Sunscreen Ranker Independent ranker
CA
CARE:NEL

Hyaluvita B5 Sun Repair Essence

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 (EHT, DHHB, BEMT, DTS, MBBT) in lightweight essence; fragrance present lowers sensitivity 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
85.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #158 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern filter blend (EHT, DHHB, BEMT, DTS, MBBT) in lightweight essence; fragrance present lowers sensitivity score.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Lightweight essence using five modern photostable filters—ethylhexyl triazone, DHHB, MBBT, Mexoryl XL, and bemotrizinol—alongside a multi-weight hyaluronic acid complex and niacinamide. Fragrance presence is the main drawback for reactive skin.

Pros
  • Five modern photostable UV filters in one formula
  • Essence texture layers well under makeup
  • Niacinamide and panthenol included
  • Multiple molecular weights of hyaluronic acid
  • Alcohol-free
Cons
  • Contains fragrance
  • High filter load may pill under heavy makeup

Who it's for: Buyers wanting an essence-textured K-beauty sunscreen with a modern filter stack and hydration support, willing to tolerate fragrance.

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. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 62
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 80
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 75
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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 T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) 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.
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.
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) 45 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 5 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 14
Water·Butylene Glycol·Dibutyl Adipate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Silica· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·1‚2-Hexanediol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Propanediol·Caprylyl Methicone·Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-cresol·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Diethylhexyl 2 (pending review)·6-Naphthalate (pending review)·Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Decyl Glucoside·Tromethamine·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Xanthan Gum· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Xylitylglucoside·Anhydroxylitol·Xylitol· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Houttuynia Cordata Extract· Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · 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
01 Water Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 Silica Silica
08 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
09 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
10 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
11 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
12 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Propanediol Propanediol
15 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
16 Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-cresol Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol
17 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
18 Diethylhexyl 2 Pending review
19 6-Naphthalate Pending review
20 Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
21 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
22 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
23 Tromethamine Tromethamine
24 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
25 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
26 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
27 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
28 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
29 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
30 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
31 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
32 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
33 Xylitylglucoside Xylitylglucoside
34 Anhydroxylitol Anhydroxylitol
35 Xylitol Xylitol
36 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
37 Houttuynia Cordata Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract
38 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
39 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
40 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
41 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
42 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
43 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
44 Potassium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
45 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.