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acwell Black Rice Moisture Sunscreen
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Black Rice Moisture Sunscreen

SPF 50+ · PA+++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Alcohol denat plus octinoxate, homosalate, BHT and added fragrance make this the least sensitive-skin friendly; modern feel offset by EDC concerns.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1178 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol denat plus octinoxate, homosalate, BHT and added fragrance make this the least sensitive-skin friendly; modern feel offset by EDC concerns.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 95
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 72
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 38
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 50
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks 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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
No
Verdict Is it worth it?

Hybrid tinted cream pairing older filters octinoxate and homosalate with bemotrizinol and uvinul T 150 for broad UV coverage. Alcohol denat and added fragrance keep the finish light but raise the irritation profile.

Pros
  • Broad UV coverage with bemotrizinol and ethylhexyl triazone
  • Niacinamide and adenosine support tone goals
  • Iron oxides give a tinted finish that masks white cast
  • Rice ferment and licorice extracts for hydration
Cons
  • Contains octinoxate, a filter with endocrine concerns
  • Alcohol denat sits high in the ingredient list
  • Includes added Fragrance
  • BHT preservative present

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a tinted Korean SPF with brightening actives, who do not mind alcohol denat or fragrance in the base.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 53 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 6
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Alcohol Denat. Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Methylpropanediol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Pentylene Glycol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylyl Methicone· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Isononyl Isononanoate·1‚2-Hexanediol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Dimethicone·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Polyurethane-15·Aluminum Hydroxide·Isohexadecane·Caprylyl Glycol·Stearic Acid·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Sorbitan Isostearate·Ultramarines· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Polysorbate 80· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. · Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Xanthan Gum·Sorbitan Oleate·Oryza Sativa Extract·Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate·Biosaccharide Gum-4· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Butylene Glycol·Iron Oxides·Dipropylene Glycol·Phosphatidylcholine·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Sophora Japonica Fruit Extract·Ethylhexanediol·Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract·Kanzou Furabonoido·Glycyrrhizic Acid· 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 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Alcohol Denat. ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
04 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
05 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
06 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
07 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
08 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
09 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
10 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
11 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
12 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
13 Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate
14 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
15 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
16 Dimethicone Dimethicone
17 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
18 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
19 Polyurethane-15
20 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
21 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
22 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
23 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
24 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
25 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
26 Ultramarines Ultramarines
27 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
28 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
29 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
30 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
31 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
32 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
33 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
34 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
35 Sorbitan Oleate
36 Oryza Sativa Extract Rice Extract
37 Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
38 Biosaccharide Gum-4 Biosaccharide Gum-4
39 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
40 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
41 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
42 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
43 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
44 Phosphatidylcholine Phosphatidylcholine
45 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
46 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water Licorice Root Water
47 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
48 Sophora Japonica Fruit Extract
49 Ethylhexanediol Ethylhexanediol
50 Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract Chinese Licorice Root Extract
51 Kanzou Furabonoido Licorice Flavonoids
52 Glycyrrhizic Acid
53 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.