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Urban Shade Derma Panthenol 5 Moist Barrier Sun

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Mineral-only ZnO with high panthenol, ceramide and phytosterol barrier support; no fragrance/alcohol/concerning filters — cast risk is the only real weakness.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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).
84.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #176 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral-only ZnO with high panthenol, ceramide and phytosterol barrier support; no fragrance/alcohol/concerning filters — cast risk is the only real weakness.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Mineral ZnO sunscreen built around panthenol high in the LOI, ceramide NP, beta-glucan, and allantoin. Spare on essential oils, leaning into barrier support — a notable shift from the brand's botanical-heavy formulas.

Pros
  • ZnO mineral filter for broad coverage
  • Panthenol listed high in the LOI
  • Ceramide NP, beta-glucan, allantoin for barrier
  • Phytosterols and hydrogenated lecithin included
  • No added fragrance or drying alcohol
Cons
  • ZnO alone can leave a white cast
  • Sea buckthorn fruit oil may add color to the cream
  • Single-filter system has less UVA backup than hybrid peers

Who it's for: Sensitive or compromised-barrier skin wanting mineral protection alongside repair ingredients; not for buyers wanting a hybrid filter system.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 98
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 80
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 56
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 86
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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.
Dewy
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) 36 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 7
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
06 Propanediol Propanediol
07 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
08 Isododecane Isododecane
09 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
10 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
11 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
12 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
13 Laminaria Japonica Extract Kombu Extract
15 Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil
16 Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice Japanese White Birch Juice
17 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
18 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
19 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
20 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
21 Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
22 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
23 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
24 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
25 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
26 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
27 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
28 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
29 Beta-sitosterol Beta-Sitosterol
30 Phytosterols Phytosterols
31 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
32 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
33 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
34 Fructooligosaccharides Fructooligosaccharides
35 Beta-glucan Beta-Glucan
36 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.