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Bamboo 365 Super Aqua 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 (Tinosorb S/M, DHHB, Polysilicone-15) with hydrating bamboo extracts; homosalate and octisalate moderately lower health score.

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).
81.9
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #263 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern filters (Tinosorb S/M, DHHB, Polysilicone-15) with hydrating bamboo extracts; homosalate and octisalate moderately lower health score.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Modern filter blend pairing Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, DHHB, and Polysilicone-15 with a hydrating base of sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and panthenol. Octisalate and homosalate keep the health-safety score mid-tier, but the formula is fragrance- and denatured-alcohol-free.

Pros
  • Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, DHHB, and Polysilicone-15 cover broad UVA/UVB
  • Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
  • Sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and panthenol for humectant support
  • Soothing extras include bamboo water, aloe, and tocopherol
Cons
  • Contains homosalate and octisalate, both flagged for endocrine concerns
  • Cream texture can feel heavier than a fluid under makeup
  • Long botanical extract list raises patch-test odds for reactive skin

Who it's for: Buyers who want a hydrating Korean chemical sunscreen with modern UV filters and a clean sensory profile, and who do not avoid the salicylate-class filters.

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. 83
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 72
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 82
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 68
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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
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.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus 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) 43 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·Propanediol·Cyclopentasiloxane· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract·Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract·Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract·Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract· Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Curcuma Longa Root Extract·Corallina Officinalis Extract·Bambusa Vulgaris Water· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer·Silica·Behenyl Alcohol·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Decyl Glucoside·Tromethamine·Carbomer· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Sodium Polyacrylate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Polyether-1·Propylene Glycol·Xanthan Gum·Butylene Glycol· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Propanediol Propanediol
03 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
04 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
05 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
06 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
07 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
08 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
09 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
10 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
11 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
12 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
13 Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Neem Leaf Extract
14 Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Neem Flower Extract
15 Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract
16 Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Eggplant Fruit Extract
17 Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Aloe Vera Flower Extract
18 Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
19 Curcuma Longa Root Extract Turmeric Root Extract
20 Corallina Officinalis Extract Coralline Algae Extract
21 Bambusa Vulgaris Water Bamboo Water
22 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
23 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
24 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
25 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
26 Vp/Eicosene Copolymer VP/Eicosene Copolymer
27 Silica Silica
28 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
29 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
30 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
31 Tromethamine Tromethamine
32 Carbomer Carbomer
33 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
34 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
35 Sodium Polyacrylate Sodium Polyacrylate
36 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
37 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
38 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
40 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
41 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
42 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
43 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.