Missha just tweaked their biggest cult hit — and the internet is yelling about it. The old formula had SPF 42 PA+++ with physical filters. The new one? SPF 50+ PA++++ with chemical filters.
That’s a sun protection upgrade on paper. But here’s the thing nobody’s saying: the finish changed. The old version left a soft, blurry haze. The new one dries down more matte — and that actually changes how your skin looks by hour 6.
About $22 for 50ml — same price as before. The claim: “7-in-1 multi function” (SPF, primer, concealer, etc). I bought it because my old tube finally ran out and I wanted to see if the hype still held.
Coverage level
Medium-buildable — still one of the best for a BB cream, but the new formula sits a bit thinner.
Shade range
4 shades. Still laughably bad. If you’re not fair-to-light-medium, skip this.
SPF shift
No more zinc oxide — now it’s all chemical filters. That means no white cast, but also no mineral protection.
They swapped the sunscreen and fiddled with the skincare. The new formula leans harder on niacinamide and hyaluronic acid — so it feels less like makeup and more like a tinted moisturizer that actually does something. But they also dropped the old adenosine (anti-aging) and some botanical extracts.
- Niacinamide: brightens and fades dark spots over time
- Hyaluronic Acid: plumps fine lines instantly — but can pill under heavy sunscreen
- Titanium Dioxide (removed): old formula had it, new one doesn’t — that’s the finish change
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate: chemical UV filter — less reef-safe than the old zinc
Squeezed out: a thickish cream that smells like… sunscreen and a hint of floral grandma. Blends in 20 seconds with fingers — no sponge needed. Dries to a satin-matte finish that feels like nothing on skin. No tackiness.
Week 3: I started noticing it separates on my T-zone by noon. That never happened with the old one. But my cheeks look smoother — the niacinamide is doing its thing. Also: it doesn’t oxidize orange on me anymore. Hallelujah.
My skin looks more even — less redness. But I have to blot by 3pm. The old formula lasted till 5. So you gain brightness, lose longevity. That’s the trade-off.
The new formula is better for your skin in the long run — but worse for a 9-hour workday. I’d call it a sidegrade, not an upgrade.