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Waterlock Tone-Up Sun Cushion Lavender
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.
Mineral cushion with peptides and centella, but fragrance plus tea tree oil add allergen risk; tinted base aids elegance and limits white cast.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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.
79.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #376 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral cushion with peptides and centella, but fragrance plus tea tree oil add allergen risk; tinted base aids elegance and limits white cast.
Verdict Should you buy it?
All-mineral tinted cushion on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with peptides, centella, and hyaluronic acid layered in. The tinted base masks white cast, but added fragrance and tea tree oil widen the allergen list.
Pros
- All-mineral filters
- Tinted base (iron oxides) minimizes white cast
- Niacinamide and centella for soothing
- Multiple peptides and hyaluronic acid
- Alcohol-free
Cons
- Contains fragrance
- Tea tree oil is a known sensitizer
- Cushion format reduces dose control
- Long extract list raises allergen surface
Who it's for: Cushion users wanting a mineral tinted base with peptide and centella actives, comfortable with fragrance and essential oil.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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.
Mineral
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.
Cushion
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) 67 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 20
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Methyl Trimethicone·Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Propanediol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Magnesium Sulfate·Xylitylglucoside·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Diisostearyl Malate·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Ultramarines·Anhydroxylitol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid·Dibutyl Adipate·Xylitol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Caprylyl Glycol·Glyceryl Caprylate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Kaolin·Iron Oxides·Polymethyl Methacrylate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Ectoin·Butylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Saccharomyces Ferment· Centella Asiatica Root Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Copper Tripeptide-1· Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Asiaticoside· Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Acetyl Hexapeptide-8· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. · Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7·Nonapeptide-1·Tripeptide-1·Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4·Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1·Hexapeptide-9·Madecassic Acid·Asiatic Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
09 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
19 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
30 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.
37 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
62 Tripeptide-1