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Plum
Green Tea & Zinc Super-Matte SPF 50 Sunscreen Gel For Oily & Acne-Prone Skin New
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
INR 381.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Oily skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Redness & rosacea
- Large pores
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
1. CLEANSE Start with a clean, moisturized face. 2. DISPENSE Take a 2-3 finger-length amount for adequate coverage. 3. APPLY Spread evenly over the face and neck at least 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every 3-4 hours or as needed.
What's inside
Ingredients List
15 trigger at least one check · 23 trigger none
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide
Benefits
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Xylitol, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C12-17 Alkane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid, Xylitol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C12-17 Alkane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Sodium Polyacrylate
Sun Protection5
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, PEG-100 Stearate, Phospholipids, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate →Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Benzophenone-3
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Benzophenone-3 is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Benzophenone-3 →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Phospholipids →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Chitosan
Film Forming, Hair Fixing
Chitin, deacylated
Learn more about Chitosan →
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