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Look At Me Cica Sun Cream KAKAO FRIENDS Edition

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.

Octinoxate/octisalate/avobenzone cream with peppermint oil and propylene glycol; cica adds soothing, but EDC filter and mint penalize sensitivity.

◐ 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).
64.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1190 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate/octisalate/avobenzone cream with peppermint oil and propylene glycol; cica adds soothing, but EDC filter and mint penalize sensitivity.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Chemical cream pairs avobenzone with bemotrizinol and Tinosorb M for a stabilized broad-spectrum system, set in a niacinamide-centella base. No added fragrance helps tolerance, but peppermint oil and propylene glycol still risk reactivity.

Pros
  • Tinosorb M and bemotrizinol stabilize avobenzone for UVA breadth
  • No added fragrance and no ethanol in the base
  • Niacinamide plus centella complex for tone and soothing claims
  • Cetearyl/sorbitan olivate emulsion is gentle for most skin types
  • Adenosine included for skin-conditioning support
Cons
  • Peppermint oil is a known irritant on compromised skin
  • Octinoxate present despite the more modern filter upgrades
  • Propylene glycol can sting reactive or eczema-prone skin

Who it's for: Daily-wear users wanting modern filter chemistry without added fragrance, provided peppermint oil and propylene glycol do not trigger reactivity.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 95
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 70
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 38
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 58
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) 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) 35 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Propanediol·Cyclopentasiloxane·Butylene Glycol· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Cetearyl Alcohol·Cetearyl Olivate·Glyceryl Stearate Se·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Behenyl Alcohol·Tromethamine·Sorbitan Olivate· Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·Carbomer·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Cetyl Palmitate·Sorbitan Palmate·Xanthan Gum· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Decyl Glucoside·Sorbitan Oleate· Adenosine Smoothing active. · Mentha Piperita Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Propylene Glycol· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. ·Asiaticoside·Asiatic Acid·Madecassic Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
04 Propanediol Propanediol
05 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
06 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
07 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
08 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
09 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
10 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
11 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
12 Cetearyl Olivate Cetearyl Olivate
13 Glyceryl Stearate Se Glyceryl Stearate SE
14 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
15 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
16 Tromethamine Tromethamine
17 Sorbitan Olivate Sorbitan Olivate
18 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
19 Carbomer Carbomer
20 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
21 Cetyl Palmitate Cetyl Palmitate
22 Sorbitan Palmate Sorbitan Palmate
23 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
24 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
25 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
26 Sorbitan Oleate
27 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
28 Mentha Piperita Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
29 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
30 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
31 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
32 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
33 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
34 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
35 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid