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ETVOS Mineral UV Aqua Serum SPF 35 PA+++
ETVOS

Mineral UV Aqua Serum SPF 35 PA+++

SPF 35 · PA+++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. China global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Fragrance-free mineral serum with ceramides and niacinamide; lower SPF but elegant essence texture; minor white-cast concern.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #379 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free mineral serum with ceramides and niacinamide; lower SPF but elegant essence texture; minor white-cast concern.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 75
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 82
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 80
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

Fragrance-free mineral serum combines titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with a five-ceramide blend, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and squalane. The essence texture is lighter than most mineral creams, though SPF 35 sits below daily-driver targets and some white cast is expected.

Pros
  • Pure mineral filters: titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for broad UVA-UVB
  • Five-ceramide blend (EOP, NG, NP, AG, AP) for skin-barrier support
  • Niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate add tone and hydration
  • No added fragrance, ethanol, or essential oils
  • Squalane and proteoglycan keep the essence base nourishing
Cons
  • SPF 35 is below the SPF 50 daily-driver standard
  • Mineral filter load brings some white-cast risk on deeper skin
  • Pure mineral feel may read tacky to those used to chemical formulas

Who it's for: Sensitive or barrier-impaired skin seeking a fragrance-free mineral with ceramide support and a lighter serum-like feel.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 45 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 10
Water·Propanediol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Pentylene Glycol·Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate·Xanthophyll·Ethyl 2 (pending review)·4-Dicarboethoxypantothenate (pending review)· Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ng Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ag Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide·Proteoglycan·Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Cellulose·Hydroxyapatite·Butylene Glycol·Propylene Glycol·Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil·Phytosterols·Behenyl Alcohol·Glyceryl Behenate·Acrylates Copolymer·Xanthan Gum·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether·Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Sorbitan Stearate·Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate·Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate·Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·ethylThis list of ingredients represents all options or variants of this product. Actual ingredients in a given product option may vary from this list.Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients (pending review)
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Propanediol Propanediol
03 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
06 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
07 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
08 Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
10 Ethyl 2 Pending review
11 4-Dicarboethoxypantothenate Pending review
12 Ceramide Eop ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
13 Ceramide Ng ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
14 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
15 Ceramide Ag ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
16 Ceramide Ap ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
17 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
18 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
21 Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract Cornflower Extract
22 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
23 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
25 Cellulose Cellulose
26 Hydroxyapatite Hydroxyapatite
27 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
28 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
29 Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Safflower Seed Oil
30 Phytosterols Phytosterols
31 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
32 Glyceryl Behenate Glyceryl Behenate
33 Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates Copolymer
34 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
35 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
37 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
39 Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
40 Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
42 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
43 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
44 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
45 ethylThis list of ingredients represents all options or variants of this product. Actual ingredients in a given product option may vary from this list.Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients Pending review