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Propolis Moisture Sun

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.

Octinoxate, denatured alcohol, propolis/royal jelly (bee allergens), fragrance and five allergen markers make this a high-risk pick for sensitive skin.

◐ 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.
64.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1184 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate, denatured alcohol, propolis/royal jelly (bee allergens), fragrance and five allergen markers make this a high-risk pick for sensitive skin.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Six-filter blend (Mexoryl XL, SX, PBSA, bemotrizinol, EHT) paired with octinoxate in a base built on denatured alcohol, fragrance, and five declared allergens. Propolis, honey, and royal jelly read as soothing but the irritant load is heavy.

Pros
  • Six-filter blend with strong UVA-I coverage
  • Niacinamide, panthenol, and adenosine in the supporting cast
  • Propolis, honey, and royal jelly for the moisture theme
  • Centella-adjacent botanicals in the base
Cons
  • Denatured alcohol and ethanol both listed in the INCI
  • Octinoxate raises endocrine-disruption concerns
  • Fragrance plus limonene, citronellol, geraniol, linalool, citral
  • Bee-derived ingredients exclude vegan buyers

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a propolis-themed quick-dry SPF who tolerate alcohol and fragrance; avoid if reactive or alcohol-averse.

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. 25
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 42
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.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
PBSA Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 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.
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 54 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 2 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. ·Propanediol·Phenethyl Benzoate·Tromethamine· Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL · Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA ·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate·Dimethicone·1‚2-Hexanediol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Lauroyl Lysine· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Butylene Glycol·Cetearyl Alcohol·Glyceryl Stearate Se·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Polysilicone-11·Polyamide-8·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Carbomer·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Succinoglycan·Myristica Fragrans Extract· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Xanthan Gum·Propolis Extract·Trisodium Edta·Trehalose· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Caprylyl Glycol·Decyl Glucoside·Honey Extract·Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate·Royal Jelly Extract·Beta-glucan·Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract·Ficus Carica Fruit Extract·Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract·Punica Granatum Fruit Extract· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · 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. · 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. · Linalool 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. · Citral 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 Propanediol Propanediol
05 Phenethyl Benzoate Phenethyl Benzoate
06 Tromethamine Tromethamine
07 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
08 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
09 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
10 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
12 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid LEGACY FILTER PBSA
13 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
14 Dimethicone Dimethicone
15 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
16 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
17 Lauroyl Lysine Lauroyl Lysine
18 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
19 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
20 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
21 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
22 Glyceryl Stearate Se Glyceryl Stearate SE
23 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
24 Polysilicone-11 Polysilicone-11
25 Polyamide-8
26 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
27 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
28 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
29 Carbomer Carbomer
30 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
31 Succinoglycan
32 Myristica Fragrans Extract Nutmeg Extract
33 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
34 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
35 Propolis Extract
36 Trisodium Edta Trisodium EDTA
37 Trehalose Trehalose
38 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
39 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
40 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
41 Honey Extract
42 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
43 Royal Jelly Extract
44 Beta-glucan Beta-Glucan
45 Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract
46 Ficus Carica Fruit Extract Fig Fruit Extract
47 Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract Lemon Balm Leaf Extract
48 Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
49 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.
50 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.
51 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.
52 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.
53 Linalool 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.
54 Citral 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.