Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+ — Reddit Reviews
by Dr. G
Updated August 18, 2026
Mineral formula with SPF50+ offering reliable sun protection
What the community says
A mineral-based SPF50+ sunscreen offering a matte finish with a slight tone-up effect. Popular for sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin that tolerates mineral filters. The texture can feel thick and leaves a subtle white cast, not ideal for darker skin tones.
What this means for you
Backed by 5 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Mineral formula with SPF50+ offering reliable sun protection
- Mattifying finish that works as a good base under makeup
- Lightweight texture compared to other mineral sunscreens in the same line
Watch out for
- Still has noticeable white cast, especially on medium to dark skin tones
- Tacky and thick feel can be uncomfortable for some, resembling a heavy layer
- Can aggravate acne-prone and oily skin due to initial oiliness and heaviness
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 17 mentions across 5 threads
Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+ on Reddit, in one place — 5 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more, summarized.
“For sunscreen mineral types are the most reliable”
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“I've only found ‘least bad’ options, like Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+.”
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“they're not very pretty or comfortable since they feel like a thick layer”
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“Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+”
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“When I first tried the Cosrx mist and Dr. G sunscreen I found them a bit oily”
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“this slight oiliness of the Dr. G sunscreen provides the prefect base for applying foundation and doesn't make it dry.”
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“Sunscreen: Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ (only AM)”
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“The COSRX mist and Dr. G sunscreen felt a bit oily at first, which I usually hate, but they absorb after a few minutes.”
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“The sunscreen actually works really well under makeup”
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“Dr. G Green Mild Up”
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“they all cause this reaction”
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“I have tried so many sunscreens”
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“Dr. G Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50 PA++++”
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“Very soothing and moisturising but not too greasy.”
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“Anyone with skin darker than light-medium will probably experience whitening.”
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Other variants in this line
Same formula family — here’s what changes between them.
- Sun+You’re here
Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+
17 mentions
DEFENSE MINERAL SUNSCREENGREEN MILD UP DEFENSE MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF50
34 mentions
8 of 8 traits shared
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