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d'Alba Waterfull Essence Sun Screen
d'Alba

Waterfull Essence Sun Screen

SPF 50 · PA++++
Our score 81.3 / 100

Citrus/litsea oils, limonene and citral add sensitization concerns. Silica, elastomers and film formers support a refined essence finish; concentrations and wear are uncertain.

Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Sensitive & baby fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. South Korea
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Essence
Finish How it looks 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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Where to buy it
YesStyle US In stock
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81.3
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1283 of 1759 in the current catalogue. Citrus/litsea oils, limonene and citral add sensitization concerns. Silica, elastomers and film formers support a refined essence finish; concentrations and wear are uncertain.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 70
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 62
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 50
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 85
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 90
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 61 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 11
Water·Propanediol·1,2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Silica· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Butylene Glycol·Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Houttuynia Cordata Extract·Curcuma Longa Root Extract· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Anhydroxylitol· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Glucose·Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-cresol·Tuber Magnatum Extract·Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil·Xylitylglucoside·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract·Polyurethane-15·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· 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. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables· BHT Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil·Saccharide Hydrolysate· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Octyldodecanol·Caprylyl Methicone· Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·VP/Eicosene Copolymer· Adenosine Smoothing active. · Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Portulaca Oleracea Extract·Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract·Xylitol·Sodium PCA· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water·Inulin Lauryl Carbamate· 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. ·Tromethamine
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Propanediol Propanediol
03 1,2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
04 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
05 Silica Silica
06 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
07 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
08 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
10 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
11 Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil May Chang Oil (Litsea Cubeba)
12 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
13 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
14 Houttuynia Cordata Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract
15 Curcuma Longa Root Extract Turmeric Root Extract
16 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
17 Anhydroxylitol Anhydroxylitol
18 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
19 Glucose Glucose
20 Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-cresol Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol
21 Tuber Magnatum Extract White Truffle Extract
22 Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil
23 Xylitylglucoside Xylitylglucoside
24 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
25 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
26 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
27 Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
28 Polyurethane-15
29 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
30 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
31 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
32 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
33 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
34 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.
35 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
36 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
37 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
38 Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
39 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
40 BHT WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
41 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
42 Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil Viper's Bugloss Seed Oil
43 Saccharide Hydrolysate
44 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
45 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
46 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
47 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
48 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
49 VP/Eicosene Copolymer VP/Eicosene Copolymer
50 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
51 Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
52 Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
53 Portulaca Oleracea Extract
54 Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract Balloon Vine Extract
55 Xylitol Xylitol
56 Sodium PCA
57 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
58 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water Tea Tree Leaf Water
59 Inulin Lauryl Carbamate Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
60 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.
61 Tromethamine Tromethamine