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BANILA CO
Prime Primer Sun Base
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.
Excellent modern filter stack (DHHB, EHT, MBBT, iscotrizinol, BEMT) tuned as primer for makeup compatibility. Fragrance is main demerit.
◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
86.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #108 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Excellent modern filter stack (DHHB, EHT, MBBT, iscotrizinol, BEMT) tuned as primer for makeup compatibility. Fragrance is main demerit.
Verdict Should you buy it?
All-modern chemical stack with DHHB, ethylhexyl triazone, tinosorb M, and iscotrizinol. Primer-style silicones blur and grip the skin; added Fragrance and grapefruit peel oil are the main caveats.
Pros
- Filter set is entirely modern, no octinoxate or homosalate
- DHHB and tinosorb M deliver strong UVA coverage
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane provides a primer-grade finish
- Niacinamide, adenosine, and saccharomyces ferment filtrate
Cons
- Contains added Fragrance
- Includes grapefruit peel oil, a phototoxic citrus oil
- Bergamot leaf extract may sensitize
- Citrus and herbal blend limits sensitive-skin fit
Who it's for: Buyers who want a modern-filter primer SPF with grip and are not reactive to citrus peel oils or fragrance.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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.
No
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 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Propanediol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Coco-caprylate/Caprate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Butylene Glycol· Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Prunus Serrulata Fruit Juice· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water·Pentylene Glycol·Behenyl Alcohol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Decyl Glucoside·Tromethamine·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Carbomer·Dimethiconol·Trisiloxane·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Sodium Polyacrylate·Xanthan Gum·Polyether-1·PVM/MA Copolymer· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
05 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
08 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
16 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
17 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
20 Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
39 Polyether-1
43 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.