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R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Sun

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Identical R.E.D formula: modern EU filters, no fragrance/alcohol, soothing centella complex; excellent sensitive-skin profile.

CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· 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).
88.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #60 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Identical R.E.D formula: modern EU filters, no fragrance/alcohol, soothing centella complex; excellent sensitive-skin profile.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Five modern UV filters (Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl SX, DHHB, Parsol SLX, Tinosorb S) anchor a centella-heavy soothing system with niacinamide, panthenol, and ectoin. Fragrance-free and free of drying alcohol; cream finish skews skincare-loaded rather than lightweight.

Pros
  • Five modern UVA filters incl. Mexoryl SX, DHHB, and Tinosorb S
  • Fragrance-free and free of drying alcohol
  • Centella complex with asiaticoside and madecassoside
  • Niacinamide, panthenol, ectoin, and Lactobacillus ferment
  • No oxybenzone, octinoxate, or octocrylene
Cons
  • Long botanical list increases allergen surface area
  • Cream finish heavier than milk or serum formats
  • Cetearyl alcohol base may not suit very oily skin

Who it's for: Sensitive or blemish-prone skin wanting modern broad-spectrum coverage without fragrance, drying alcohol, or older filters like octinoxate.

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. 100
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. 76
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 80
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
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol 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.
Chemical
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 5 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 10
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Propanediol· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Octyldodecanol·Tromethamine·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate·Cetearyl Alcohol· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Caprylyl Methicone· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract·Houttuynia Cordata Extract·Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract·Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract· Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract· Centella Asiatica Root Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Prunus Persica Flower Extract·Nasturtium Officinale Extract·Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract·Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract·Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract·Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract·Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Glyceryl Stearate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Methylpropanediol·Carbomer·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Butylene Glycol·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables·Polyether-1· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Biosaccharide Gum-1·Saccharomyces Ferment·7-Dehydrocholesterol·Ectoin·Asiaticoside· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. ·Lactobacillus Ferment·Madecassic Acid·Asiatic Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Propanediol Propanediol
04 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
05 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
06 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
07 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
08 Tromethamine Tromethamine
09 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
10 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
11 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
12 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
13 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
14 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
15 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
16 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
18 Houttuynia Cordata Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract
19 Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract Noni Fruit Extract
20 Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract Japanese Mugwort Leaf Extract
21 Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
22 Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract Artichoke Leaf Extract
23 Centella Asiatica Root Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
24 Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
25 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
27 Nasturtium Officinale Extract Watercress Extract
28 Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract Tara Fruit Extract
29 Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
30 Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
32 Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil Viper's Bugloss Seed Oil
33 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
34 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
35 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
36 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
37 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
38 Carbomer Carbomer
39 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
40 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
41 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
42 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
43 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
44 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
45 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
47 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
48 Biosaccharide Gum-1 Biosaccharide Gum-1
50 7-Dehydrocholesterol 7-Dehydrocholesterol
51 Ectoin Ectoin
52 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
53 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
54 Lactobacillus Ferment Lactobacillus Ferment
55 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
56 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid