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Pure Block Tone-Up Sun Base SPF50+ PA+++ 50ml
SPF 50+ · PA+++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Tone-up base with octinoxate, fragrance, orange oil, propylene glycol; cosmetic finish decent but sensitizer-heavy.
◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
65.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1120 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tone-up base with octinoxate, fragrance, orange oil, propylene glycol; cosmetic finish decent but sensitizer-heavy.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Tinted hybrid base with octinoxate and octisalate alongside zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, colored with iron oxides. Adds niacinamide and adenosine, but layers fragrance, orange peel oil, and propylene glycol on top.
Pros
- Iron oxides add some visible-light coverage
- Mineral filters assist UVA scatter
- Niacinamide and adenosine for support
- Tinted finish minimizes white cast
- Alcohol-free
Cons
- Contains octinoxate (EDC flag)
- Fragrance plus orange peel oil
- Propylene glycol can sting reactive skin
- Contains talc
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a tone-up base in a tinted cream who are not screening out octinoxate or added fragrance.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
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.
Hybrid
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.
Yes
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) 43 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 4 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water·Cyclopentasiloxane· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Butylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Cyclohexasiloxane·Caprylyl Methicone· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·PEG-10 Dimethicone·Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Magnesium Sulfate·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Sorbitan Isostearate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid·Dimethicone·Phenoxyethanol·Glyceryl Caprylate·Caprylyl Glycol·Ci 77491·Ci 77492· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Talc· Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Carica Papaya Fruit Water·Propylene Glycol· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Punica Granatum Extract·Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract· Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Citrulline·Potassium Sorbate·Sodium Benzoate· Citrus Aurantiifolia Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Pyrus Malus Flower Extract·Prunus Domestica Seed Extract·Prunus Persica Flower Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
18 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.
30 Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
33 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
36 Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
40 Citrus Aurantiifolia Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.