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SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Alcohol-free with ceramide/panthenol barrier support, but fragrance plus citronellol/geraniol/limonene allergens cap sensitivity scores.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· 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).
77.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #458 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-free with ceramide/panthenol barrier support, but fragrance plus citronellol/geraniol/limonene allergens cap sensitivity scores.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A hybrid SPF 51 PA++++ pairing modern filters including bemotrizinol and Mexoryl with ceramide NP, ferulic acid, and panthenol. UVA performance is excellent, but fragrance plus citronellol, geraniol, and limonene reduce tolerance for reactive skin.

Pros
  • Modern filter blend delivers PA++++ UVA coverage
  • Ceramide NP and panthenol support skin barrier
  • Ferulic acid and tocopherol add antioxidant defense
  • Alcohol-free base avoids ethanol sting
  • Hyaluronic acid and adenosine aid hydration
Cons
  • Fragrance plus three declared allergens limit sensitive use
  • Citronellol, geraniol, limonene raise reactivity risk
  • Tone-up cast may not suit deeper complexions
  • Cream texture heavier than Korean fluid SPFs

Who it's for: Buyers with tolerant skin wanting top-tier UVA defense and barrier ingredients, who accept added fragrance and common fragrance allergens.

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. 83
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 62
02 Composition · key UV filters 7 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.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
PBSA Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Hybrid
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) 45 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water·Propanediol·Cetyl Alcohol·Dipropylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Dimethicone·Tromethamine· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Cetyl Phosphate·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·Arginine·Behenyl Alcohol·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Aluminum Stearate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Xanthan Gum·Alumina· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Butylene Glycol·Pentylene Glycol· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Betaine· Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine·Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid·Glutamic Acid· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Ferulic Acid·Ascorbyl Palmitate·Caprylyl Glycol·Acetyl Hexapeptide-8· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Citronellol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Geraniol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Propanediol Propanediol
03 Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol
04 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
05 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
06 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
07 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
08 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
09 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
10 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid LEGACY FILTER PBSA
11 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
12 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
13 Dimethicone Dimethicone
14 Tromethamine Tromethamine
15 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
16 Cetyl Phosphate Cetyl Phosphate
17 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
18 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
19 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
20 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
21 Arginine Arginine
22 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
23 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
24 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
25 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
26 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
27 Alumina Alumina
28 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
29 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
30 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
31 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
32 Betaine Betaine
33 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
34 Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
35 Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
36 Glutamic Acid Glutamic Acid
37 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
38 Ferulic Acid Ferulic Acid
39 Ascorbyl Palmitate Ascorbyl Palmitate
40 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
41 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Argireline
42 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.
43 Citronellol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
44 Geraniol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
45 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.