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Masters Tone Up Sun Serum
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.
ZnO/TiO2 tinted with iron oxides offsets cast; ascorbic acid + niacinamide. Penalized for fragrance which limits sensitive-skin use.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #240 of 1558 in the current catalogue. ZnO/TiO2 tinted with iron oxides offsets cast; ascorbic acid + niacinamide. Penalized for fragrance which limits sensitive-skin use.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
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.
Mineral
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.
Essence
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.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?
Pure-mineral essence pairing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with niacinamide, ceramide NP, hyaluronic acid, and peptides under a tone-up tint. Added fragrance and multiple vitamin C derivatives raise the sensitivity load.
Pros
- Pure mineral ZnO and TiO2 filter system
- Tinted essence for tone-up coverage
- Niacinamide and ceramide NP
- Hyaluronic acid in multiple molecular weights
- Alcohol-free formula
Cons
- Added fragrance
- Multiple ascorbic acid derivatives raise reactivity risk
- Very long ingredient list
Who it's for: Mineral-preferring buyers wanting tone-up coverage plus skincare actives; not for fragrance- or vitamin-C-reactive complexions.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 76 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 15
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Trisiloxane· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Caprylyl Methicone· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Propylheptyl Caprylate·C9-12 Alkane· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Propanediol·Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Pentylene Glycol·Methyl Trimethicone·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·1‚2-Hexanediol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene·Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Magnesium Sulfate·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Aluminum Hydroxide·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Stearic Acid·Dimethiconol· 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. ·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate·Isododecane·Octyldodecanol·Ci 77491·Arginine·Ci 77492·Hydrogenated Lecithin· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Glutamine·Glycine·Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Cystine·Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate·3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid·Erythritol·Calcium Carbonate·Butylene Glycol·Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract·Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Dipropylene Glycol· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Sorbitol·Methylpropanediol·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate·Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate·Bamboo Vinegar·Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract·Carbomer·Cholesterol· Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Albatrellus Confluens Extract· Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate· Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Chitosan·Ascorbic Acid· Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Dna
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
11 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
20 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.
41 Glutamine
45 Cystine