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Dr.Hsieh

Oil-Control UV Protection SPF 50 PA+++ White

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

Octinoxate primary filter plus added fragrance; oil-control silicone base is wearable but allergen/endocrine profile is poor.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
57.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1412 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate primary filter plus added fragrance; oil-control silicone base is wearable but allergen/endocrine profile is poor.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Octinoxate-led tone-up white with TiO2 in a silicone-heavy oil-control base. Added fragrance and minimal modern filter coverage drive low sensitivity and health profiles; UVA caps at PA+++.

Pros
  • Silicone matte base aimed at oil control
  • Tone-up white shade for cast neutralization
  • Niacinamide included
  • Free of drying alcohol
Cons
  • Octinoxate as the primary filter (endocrine concern)
  • Added fragrance
  • UVA only PA+++ — below most peers in this set
  • No modern triazine filters declared

Who it's for: Oily skin wanting a budget tone-up matte SPF and tolerant of octinoxate and added fragrance.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 80
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 65
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 55
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 42
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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) — not 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.
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.
No
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.
No
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) 25 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Water·Cyclopentasiloxane·Isohexadecane· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dimethicone·Peg-9 Dimethicone· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Sorbitan Oleate·Silica·Dimethiconol·Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Magnesium Sulfate·Caprylyl Glycol· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract·Laminaria Saccharina Extract·Olea (pending review)·Olea Europaea Leaf Extract·Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Phenoxyethanol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
02 Water Water
03 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
04 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
05 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 Dimethicone Dimethicone
07 Peg-9 Dimethicone
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Sorbitan Oleate
10 Silica Silica
11 Dimethiconol Dimethiconol
12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer
13 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
14 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
15 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
16 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
17 Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract Golden Seaweed (Laminaria Ochroleuca) Extract
18 Laminaria Saccharina Extract Sugar Kelp Extract
19 Olea Pending review
20 Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Olive Leaf Extract
21 Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
22 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
23 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.
24 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
25 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.