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Cell Fusion C

Aquatica Sun Spray

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.

Spray with fragrance, ensulizole, homosalate, Mexoryl SX, DHHB. Homosalate adds endocrine concern; otherwise modern. Spray format mid-elegance.

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).
75.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #572 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Spray with fragrance, ensulizole, homosalate, Mexoryl SX, DHHB. Homosalate adds endocrine concern; otherwise modern. Spray format mid-elegance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A spray that combines modern DHHB and Bemotrizinol with older homosalate, octisalate, and PBSA, on a base of ceramide NP, layered hyaluronic acids, and niacinamide. Fragrance and a mixed-generation filter stack lower the sensitivity margin.

Pros
  • Uvinul A Plus and Bemotrizinol cover UVA
  • Ceramide NP plus several hyaluronic acid forms
  • Niacinamide and adenosine in the formula
  • No denatured alcohol
  • PA++++ broad-spectrum rating
Cons
  • Fragrance is present
  • Homosalate raises endocrine-activity concerns
  • PBSA is an older-generation UV filter
  • Spray format risks uneven coverage and inhalation

Who it's for: Buyers who want a quick-reapply spray with some modern UVA filters and accept a mixed legacy/modern stack plus 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. 75
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 60
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
PBSA Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) 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.
Spray
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) 41 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 13
Water·Ethylhexyl Palmitate· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA ·Propanediol·1‚2-Hexanediol· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Triazine (pending review)· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Tromethamine·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer· Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer·Microcrystalline Cellulose·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·C14-22 Alcohols· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Cellulose Gum·Polyester-5·C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside·Butylene Glycol· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Disodium Edta· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. · Mentha Aquatica Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Oenothera Biennis Oil· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Phytosphingosine·Hydrogenated Lecithin· 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.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
03 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
04 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid LEGACY FILTER PBSA
05 Propanediol Propanediol
06 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
07 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
08 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
09 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
10 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
11 Triazine Pending review
12 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
13 Tromethamine Tromethamine
14 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
15 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
16 Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
17 Microcrystalline Cellulose Microcrystalline Cellulose
18 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
19 C14-22 Alcohols C14-22 Alcohols
20 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.
21 Cellulose Gum Cellulose Gum
23 C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
24 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
25 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
26 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
27 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
28 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.
29 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
30 Oenothera Biennis Oil Evening Primrose Oil
31 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
32 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
33 Phytosphingosine Phytosphingosine
34 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
35 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
36 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
37 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
38 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
39 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
40 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
41 Potassium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.