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Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. KR 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; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
83.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
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.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy 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.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 75
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvasorb HEB Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Chemical
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.
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' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
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) 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 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Propanediol Propanediol
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
05 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
06 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
07 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
08 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
09 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
10 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone MODERN FILTER Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter.
11 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
12 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
13 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
14 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
15 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
16 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
17 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
18 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
19 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
20 Tromethamine Tromethamine
21 Carbomer Carbomer
22 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
23 Stearyl Alcohol Stearyl Alcohol
24 Arachidyl Alcohol Arachidyl Alcohol
25 Centella Asiatica Leaf Water ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
26 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
27 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
28 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
29 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
30 Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol
31 T-butyl Alcohol t-Butyl Alcohol
32 Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil
33 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
34 Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
35 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
36 Retinol Retinol
37 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
38 Benzyl Glycol Benzyl Glycol
39 Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
40 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
41 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
42 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
43 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
44 Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract
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.
46 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
47 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
48 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
49 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
50 Beta-glucan Beta-Glucan
51 Artemisia Annua Extract Sweet Wormwood Extract
52 Oryza Sativa Extract Rice Extract
53 Nelumbo Nucifera Extract Pending review
55 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
56 Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Eggplant Fruit Extract
57 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
58 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.