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Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen
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 filter blend, fragrance-free hydrating base; homosalate + octisalate keep health-safety mid-tier.
◐ 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).
81.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #288 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern filter blend, fragrance-free hydrating base; homosalate + octisalate keep health-safety mid-tier.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A hydrating chemical sunscreen that pairs modern filters (Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, DHHB, Polysilicone-15) with niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and matcha and mint extracts. Homosalate and octisalate keep the health-safety score mid-tier; the rest of the base is clean and fragrance-free.
Pros
- Modern UV filter set: Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, DHHB, Polysilicone-15
- Niacinamide alongside sodium hyaluronate and glycerin for moisture
- Fragrance-free formulation
- Silica and behenyl alcohol contribute a soft-focus finish
Cons
- Homosalate and octisalate carry endocrine-disruption concerns
- Mint-family extracts may sting compromised or freshly exfoliated skin
- Cream format may feel heavier than fluid sunscreens under makeup
Who it's for: People who want a niacinamide-paired chemical sunscreen with broad UVA filters and do not avoid salicylate-class filters or mint-derived ingredients.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 filters resolved
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) 40 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·Propanediol· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Dibutyl Adipate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Cyclopentasiloxane· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract (pending review)·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Mentha Viridis Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Mentha Aquatica Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Behenyl Alcohol·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer·Silica·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Tromethamine·Butylene Glycol·Decyl Glucoside·Carbomer·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Sodium Polyacrylate·Propylene Glycol·Polyether-1·Xanthan Gum·T-butyl Alcohol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
12 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
14 Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract Pending review
16 Mentha Viridis Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
17 Mentha Aquatica Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
18 Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
38 Polyether-1