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Dear, Klairs All-day Airy Mineral Sunscreen
Dear, Klairs

All-day Airy Mineral Sunscreen

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Same single-ZnO mineral profile as the Jumbo/Mini variants — clean, sensitive-safe, but mineral cast caps wearability.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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86.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #110 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same single-ZnO mineral profile as the Jumbo/Mini variants — clean, sensitive-safe, but mineral cast caps wearability.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 98
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 82
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 88
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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.
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.
Mineral
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.
Cream
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
Verdict Is it worth it?

A single-filter zinc oxide sunscreen on a botanical and ceramide base. Free of fragrance and drying alcohol per the INCI, with ectoin and niacinamide as the standout extras; the mineral cast inherent to ZnO sets the wearability ceiling.

Pros
  • Single-actor zinc oxide for broad UVA/UVB coverage
  • Ectoin, niacinamide, panthenol, and ceramide NP in support
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per the INCI list
  • Moringa seed oil and green tea extract for antioxidant input
Cons
  • Zinc-only systems often leave a visible cast on deeper skin tones
  • Cream texture can feel rich under makeup

Who it's for: Reactive or sensitive-skin shoppers who prioritize a clean mineral formula and accept a potential white cast.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 33 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
04 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
05 Propanediol Propanediol
06 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
07 Hydrogenated Coconut Oil Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
08 Isododecane Isododecane
09 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
10 Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
11 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
12 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
13 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
14 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
15 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
16 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
17 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
18 Ectoin Ectoin
19 Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
20 Polymethyl Methacrylate Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
21 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
22 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
23 Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
24 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
25 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
26 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Moringa Seed Oil
27 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
28 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
29 Phytosphingosine Phytosphingosine
30 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
31 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
32 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
33 Sodium Citrate Sodium Citrate