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Hyaluron Cica Sun Screen

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.

Clean fragrance/alcohol-free base with rich soothing actives; octinoxate is the main health-safety drag, offset by EHT/DHHB/BEMT modern filters.

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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
74.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #599 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Clean fragrance/alcohol-free base with rich soothing actives; octinoxate is the main health-safety drag, offset by EHT/DHHB/BEMT modern filters.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A Korean hybrid pairing octinoxate with bemotrizinol, ethylhexyl triazone, DHHB, and titanium dioxide on a heavy hyaluronic-acid and cica base. The absence of fragrance helps tolerance; octinoxate and chlorphenesin are the main flags.

Pros
  • Modern filters bemotrizinol, DHHB, and ET broaden the coverage profile
  • Multi-weight hyaluronic acid plus madecassoside and panthenol
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per the INCI list
  • Centella, aloe, and allantoin in the soothing complement
Cons
  • Octinoxate remains the lead chemical filter
  • Chlorphenesin preservative is a known sensitizer
  • Cream texture may feel rich on oily or combination skin

Who it's for: Buyers wanting layered HA hydration and cica with modern filters, accepting octinoxate's presence in exchange for the rest of the lineup.

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. 86
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 68
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. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus 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.
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.
Yes
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) 56 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 14
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Dipropylene Glycol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dibutyl Adipate·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Cetearyl Alcohol·Polysorbate 60·Cetearyl Olivate·1‚2-Hexanediol· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Cetearyl Glucoside·Sorbitan Olivate· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·000ppb (pending review)· Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Lactobacillus Ferment·Prunus Mume Fruit Extract·Punica Granatum Fruit Extract·Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract·Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract·Morus Alba Fruit Extract·Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract·Rubus Chingii Fruit Extract· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. ·Butylene Glycol·Tocopheryl Acetate·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Sorbitan Isostearate·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid·Dimethicone·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Laureth 23·Sodium Polyacrylate·Hydrogenated Polydecene·Trideceth-6·Decylene Glycol·Caprylyl Glycol·Pentylene Glycol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Chlorphenesin· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Maltodextrin
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 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
06 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
07 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
08 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
09 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
10 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
11 Polysorbate 60 Polysorbate 60
12 Cetearyl Olivate Cetearyl Olivate
13 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
14 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
15 Cetearyl Glucoside Cetearyl Glucoside
16 Sorbitan Olivate Sorbitan Olivate
17 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
18 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
19 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
20 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
21 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
22 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
23 000ppb Pending review
24 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
25 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
26 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
27 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
28 Potassium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
29 Lactobacillus Ferment Lactobacillus Ferment
33 Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract Chinese Wolfberry Fruit Extract
34 Morus Alba Fruit Extract White Mulberry Fruit Extract
37 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
38 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
39 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
40 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
41 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
42 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
43 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
44 Dimethicone Dimethicone
45 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
46 Laureth 23 Laureth-23
47 Sodium Polyacrylate Sodium Polyacrylate
48 Hydrogenated Polydecene Hydrogenated Polydecene
49 Trideceth-6 Trideceth-6
50 Decylene Glycol Decylene Glycol
51 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
52 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
53 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
54 Chlorphenesin Chlorphenesin
55 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
56 Maltodextrin Maltodextrin