Dr.G
Vita Clear Sun Serum
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Contains alcohol high in list plus added fragrance and octocrylene—sensitivity penalized; serum texture elegant but irritation risk meaningful.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum.
Where to buy it
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79.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #347 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Contains alcohol high in list plus added fragrance and octocrylene—sensitivity penalized; serum texture elegant but irritation risk meaningful.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 filters resolved
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.
Chemical
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.
Essence
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.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
No
Verdict Is it worth it?
Serum-style chemical SPF with niacinamide, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, and glutathione for tone-targeted layering. Modern UVA filters (DHHB, Tinosorb S, Mexoryl SX, Uvinul T 150) sit alongside denatured alcohol high in the list, added fragrance, and octocrylene — meaningful sensitivity risk.
Pros
- Lightweight serum/essence texture
- Modern UVA filters DHHB, Tinosorb S, Mexoryl SX, Uvinul T 150
- Niacinamide plus ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate and glutathione
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane gives a soft-focus finish
Cons
- Denatured alcohol listed high in the formula
- Added fragrance
- Includes octocrylene (known allergen, degradation concerns)
- Layered irritants make it a poor fit for sensitive skin
Who it's for: Oily or combination skin tolerant of denatured alcohol and fragrance, wanting a brightening-leaning serum-style SPF.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Propanediol· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Butylene Glycol·Dipropylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Dibutyl Adipate· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·Silica· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Tromethamine·Tocopheryl Acetate·Caprylyl Methicone·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide·C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane·Carbomer·Hydroxyacetophenone· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Dehydroxanthan Gum·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Microcrystalline Cellulose· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Sphingomonas Ferment Extract·Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil·Biosaccharide Gum-1·Sodium Phytate·Cellulose Gum· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate·Glutathione·Hydrogenated Lecithin
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
08 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
12 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
15 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
24 C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
27 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.