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Benton
Cica Gel Sunscreen Serum
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.
Gel serum with modern filters, ectoin, ceramide NP, hyaluronic complex, centella; fragrance-free. Low irritation, lightweight 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).
91.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #6 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Gel serum with modern filters, ectoin, ceramide NP, hyaluronic complex, centella; fragrance-free. Low irritation, lightweight finish.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A gel-serum SPF running four modern filters—DHHB, ethylhexyl triazone, Tinosorb M, and Uvasorb HEB—alongside ectoin, ceramide NP, a multi-form hyaluronic complex, and a centella suite. Fragrance-free and free of drying alcohol.
Pros
- Four modern filters spanning UVA and UVB
- Ectoin, ceramide NP, and multi-form hyaluronic acid
- Full centella complex for soothing
- Fragrance-free and free of drying alcohol
- Lightweight gel-serum finish
Cons
- Long ingredient list may put off minimalist buyers
- Gel-serum texture may feel insufficient for very dry skin
Who it's for: Daily-SPF buyers who want modern filters in a lightweight gel-serum with a ceramide-and-ectoin skincare load.
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.
Essence
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) 64 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 11
Propanediol·Dibutyl Adipate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Silica· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Saccharide Isomerate·Pentylene Glycol· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Decyl Glucoside·Behenyl Alcohol·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Betaine·Polyisobutene· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside·Glycine Soja Seed Extract·Sorbitan Oleate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Alcea Rosea Flower Extract· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Ectoin·Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment·Asiaticoside·Madecassic Acid·Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil·Asiatic Acid· Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Fructan· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Hydroxyacetophenone·Tromethamine·Sodium Phytate·Xanthan Gum·Acetyl Glucosamine·Citric Acid·Sodium Citrate·Octanediol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Caprylyl Glycol·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Water·Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)·Biosaccharide Gum-1· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Cynanchum Atratum Extract·Aqua·Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract·Butylene Glycol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
03 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
06 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
34 Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
61 Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer
62 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer