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AFTER-RAY Watery Tone Up Sun

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.

Octinoxate plus alcohol denat and fragrance/allergens stack penalties on both sensitivity and endocrine-concern axes.

◉ 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. ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
63.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1240 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate plus alcohol denat and fragrance/allergens stack penalties on both sensitivity and endocrine-concern axes.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A tinted hybrid SPF 51 PA++++ stacking octinoxate, bemotrizinol, Uvinul A Plus, PBSA, octisalate, and titanium dioxide with denatured alcohol and niacinamide. Strong UVA on paper, but octinoxate, alcohol, and fragrance compound the sensitivity load.

Pros
  • Filter mix gives PA++++ UVA coverage
  • Niacinamide supports tone and barrier
  • Iron oxides add visible-light defense via tint
  • Botanical waters and panthenol aid hydration
Cons
  • Octinoxate raises endocrine and reef concerns
  • Alcohol denat high on list can sting and dry
  • Fragrance plus citronellol and geraniol present
  • Tone-up cast limits shade compatibility

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a tinted Korean SPF with PA++++ who tolerate octinoxate, ethanol, and fragrance in exchange for a brightening finish.

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. 72
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 28
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 40
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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 51 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Alcohol Denat. Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Dimethicone·Propanediol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA ·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Tromethamine·1‚2-Hexanediol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Palmitic Acid·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Polyamide-8·Aluminum Stearate·Polyurethane-15·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Stearic Acid·Xanthan Gum· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Alumina·Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water·Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water·Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Water·Aluminum Hydroxide·Iron Oxides·Palmitoyl Proline· Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate·Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate·Glycine Soja Oil·Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Maltodextrin·Sodium Citrate·Citric Acid·Caprylyl Glycol·Cyanocobalamin·Acetyl Hexapeptide-8· 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.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Alcohol Denat. ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
04 Dimethicone Dimethicone
05 Propanediol Propanediol
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
08 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
09 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
10 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
11 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
12 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid LEGACY FILTER PBSA
13 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
14 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
15 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
16 Tromethamine Tromethamine
17 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
18 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
19 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
20 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
21 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
22 Polyamide-8
23 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
24 Polyurethane-15
25 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
26 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
27 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
28 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
29 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.
30 Alumina Alumina
31 Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water Lemon Balm Water
32 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water Rosemary Leaf Water
33 Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Water
34 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
35 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
36 Palmitoyl Proline
37 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
38 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
39 Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
40 Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
41 Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil
42 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
43 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
44 Maltodextrin Maltodextrin
45 Sodium Citrate Sodium Citrate
46 Citric Acid Citric Acid
47 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
48 Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12
49 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Argireline
50 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.
51 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.