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d'Alba Waterfull Fresh Sun Cushion
d'Alba

Waterfull Fresh Sun Cushion

SPF 50+ · PA++++
Our score 83.7 / 100

Citrus, litsea and ylang-ylang oils plus fragrance allergens add tolerance concerns. Silicones support cushion slip, but mineral visibility and oil richness remain uncertain.

Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. 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.
Hybrid
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.
Cushion
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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83.7
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1023 of 1759 in the current catalogue. Citrus, litsea and ylang-ylang oils plus fragrance allergens add tolerance concerns. Silicones support cushion slip, but mineral visibility and oil richness remain 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. 100
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 77
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 90
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 70 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 8 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 13
Water·Cyclopentasiloxane· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Caprylyl Methicone· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Silica·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Laminaria Japonica Extract·Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract·Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract· Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Saccharum Officinarum Extract·Houttuynia Cordata Extract·Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract·Leontopodium Alpinum Extract·Tilia Europaea Flower Extract· Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Tuber Magnatum Extract· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil·Oenothera Biennis Oil·Glycine Soja Oil·Camellia Japonica Seed Oil·Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil·Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil·Persea Gratissima Oil·Olea Europaea Fruit Oil·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Cananga Odorata Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Magnesium·Saccharide Isomerate·Disteardimonium Hectorite·1,2-Hexanediol·Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Trimethoxycaprylylsilane·Stearic Acid·Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide·Glyceryl Caprylate·Caprylyl Glycol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Sodium Citrate·Citric Acid· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · 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. · 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 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
03 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
05 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
07 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
08 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
09 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
10 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
11 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
12 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Silica Silica
15 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
16 Laminaria Japonica Extract Kombu Extract
17 Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Korean Elm Root Extract
18 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
19 Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract Manchurian Violet Flower Extract
20 Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract Japanese Yam (Dioscorea Japonica) Root Extract
21 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
22 Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract Lotus Flower Extract
23 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
24 Saccharum Officinarum Extract
25 Houttuynia Cordata Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract
26 Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract Hinoki Leaf Extract
27 Leontopodium Alpinum Extract Edelweiss Extract
28 Tilia Europaea Flower Extract
29 Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
30 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
31 Tuber Magnatum Extract White Truffle Extract
32 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.
33 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.
34 Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil May Chang Oil (Litsea Cubeba)
35 Oenothera Biennis Oil Evening Primrose Oil
36 Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil
37 Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Camellia Seed Oil
38 Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Macadamia (Ternifolia) Seed Oil
39 Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil
40 Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil
41 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Olive Fruit Oil
42 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
43 Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice Japanese White Birch Juice
44 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
45 Cananga Odorata Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
46 Magnesium
47 Saccharide Isomerate Saccharide Isomerate
48 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
49 1,2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
50 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
51 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
52 Trimethoxycaprylylsilane
53 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
54 Aluminum Hydroxide Oxide
55 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
56 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
57 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
58 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
59 Sodium Citrate Sodium Citrate
60 Citric Acid Citric Acid
61 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
62 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
63 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
64 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
65 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
66 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
67 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
68 Potassium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
69 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.
70 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.