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Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Modern filters but retinol + ascorbic acid + tea tree + soybean oil materially increase irritation risk for sensitive skin.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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Ranks #197 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern filters but retinol + ascorbic acid + tea tree + soybean oil materially increase irritation risk for sensitive skin.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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.
Chemical
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.
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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
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?
Modern EU filter complex (Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb M, Uvasorb HEB) paired with retinol, ascorbic acid, tocopheryl acetate, and squalane. Fragrance- and alcohol-free, but the active stack plus tea tree extract makes irritation likely.
Pros
- Modern non-EDC filter quartet
- Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
- Retinol, ascorbic acid, and tocopheryl acetate in one base
- SPF 51, PA++++ at full UVA/UVB coverage
- Centella, hyaluronic acid, and squalane for cushion
Cons
- Retinol plus ascorbic acid raises irritation risk
- Tea tree leaf extract is a known allergen
- Soybean oil may not suit acne-prone skin
- Daytime retinol is debated for tolerance
Who it's for: Experienced active users who want anti-aging ingredients baked into sunscreen and tolerate retinol with ascorbic acid; not for sensitive or reactive skin.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 58 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 10
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Propanediol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Butylene Glycol·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Pentylene Glycol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Behenyl Alcohol·Decyl Glucoside·Tromethamine·Carbomer·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Stearyl Alcohol·Arachidyl Alcohol· Centella Asiatica Leaf Water Centella — calming, repair. ·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Xanthan Gum·Cetyl Alcohol·T-butyl Alcohol·Glycine Soja Oil·Tocopheryl Acetate·Ascorbic Acid·Dipropylene Glycol·Retinol· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Benzyl Glycol·Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Asiaticoside·Madecassic Acid·Asiatic Acid·Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract· Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. · Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Hydrolyzed Collagen·Beta-glucan·Artemisia Annua Extract·Oryza Sativa Extract·Nelumbo Nucifera Extract (pending review)·Saccharomyces Ferment· Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract· Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
06 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
14 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
45 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
53 Nelumbo Nucifera Extract Pending review