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Bellflower

Watermelon Fresh Sunscreen

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Fragrance-free, alcohol-free with modern filters (DHHB, BEMT). Tinted with iron oxide may aid blending; PMMA/silica give soft finish.

◐ 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
87.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #92 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free, alcohol-free with modern filters (DHHB, BEMT). Tinted with iron oxide may aid blending; PMMA/silica give soft finish.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A short-ingredient cream with DHHB and bemotrizinol as the only UV actives, plus niacinamide, centella, watermelon extract, and an iron oxide tint. Fragrance-free and free of drying alcohol, on a hydrating polymer-emollient base.

Pros
  • Modern UVA-focused filter pair (DHHB and bemotrizinol)
  • Fragrance-free and free of drying alcohol
  • Niacinamide and centella for skin support
  • Iron oxide tint reduces white cast
  • Short, focused ingredient list
Cons
  • Polymer-emollient base may feel light for very dry skin
  • Iron oxide tint may not match every skin tone
  • Two-filter UV system offers limited redundancy

Who it's for: Buyers who want a short-INCI Korean SPF with modern UVA filters, a subtle tint, and no fragrance or drying alcohol.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 78
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 80
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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.
Bemotrizinol 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.
Yes
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) 23 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·Butylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·1‚2-Hexanediol·Behenyl Alcohol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Citrullus Vulgaris Fruit Extract· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Polymethyl Methacrylate·Silica·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Polyisobutene·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside·Sorbitan Oleate· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Disodium Edta·Ci 77491· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
04 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
05 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
06 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
07 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
08 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
09 Citrullus Vulgaris Fruit Extract
10 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
11 Polymethyl Methacrylate Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
12 Silica Silica
13 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
14 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
15 Polyisobutene
16 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
17 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
18 Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
19 Sorbitan Oleate
20 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
21 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
22 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
23 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.