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Pure Block Daily Sun Cream EX Light

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

All-new-gen filters (Triazone, Tinosorb M, DHHB, Mexoryl XL) with light esters give an elegant chemical finish; only downside is added fragrance.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
86.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #120 of 1558 in the current catalogue. All-new-gen filters (Triazone, Tinosorb M, DHHB, Mexoryl XL) with light esters give an elegant chemical finish; only downside is added fragrance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

All-new-generation chemical filter stack of Uvinul T 150, Uvinul A Plus, Mexoryl XL, and Tinosorb M in a light ester base. Alcohol-free with broad SPF 50+ PA++++ cover; added fragrance is the main caveat.

Pros
  • Fully modern non-EDC filter stack
  • Mexoryl XL for UVA stability
  • Alcohol-free
  • Light ester base, no silicone-heavy feel
  • Tocopherol and aloe included
Cons
  • Contains fragrance
  • No mineral filters for visible-light scatter
  • Decyl glucoside emulsifier can sensitize a few users

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a current-generation chemical filter mix in a light cream and who tolerate light added fragrance.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 60
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 82
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 37 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water·Propanediol·Dibutyl Adipate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Diisobutyl Adipate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Caprylyl Methicone·Jojoba Esters· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Butylene Glycol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract·Rosa Damascena Flower Water·Pentylene Glycol·Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera·Decyl Glucoside·Tromethamine·Carbomer·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate· Polyglycerin-3 Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Xanthan Gum· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Xylitylglucoside·Anhydroxylitol·Xylitol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Propanediol Propanediol
03 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
06 Diisobutyl Adipate Diisobutyl Adipate
07 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
08 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
09 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
10 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
11 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
12 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
13 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
14 Jojoba Esters Jojoba Esters
15 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
16 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
17 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
18 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
19 Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract Watermelon Fruit Extract
20 Rosa Damascena Flower Water Damask Rose Flower Water
21 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
22 Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera Sunflower Seed Wax
23 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
24 Tromethamine Tromethamine
25 Carbomer Carbomer
26 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
27 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
28 Polyglycerin-3 ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
29 Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax Mimosa Flower Wax
30 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
31 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
32 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
33 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
34 Xylitylglucoside Xylitylglucoside
35 Anhydroxylitol Anhydroxylitol
36 Xylitol Xylitol
37 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.