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eyeNlip Cica Calming Sun Cream
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Cica Calming Sun Cream

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

Octinoxate + avobenzone with fragrance and harsh allergens cinnamal, eugenol, citronellol, butylphenyl methylpropional—high contact-allergy risk despite cica.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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57.9
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1405 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + avobenzone with fragrance and harsh allergens cinnamal, eugenol, citronellol, butylphenyl methylpropional—high contact-allergy risk despite cica.
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. 95
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 70
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 22
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 52
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 38
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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
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.
Titanium Dioxide 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.
Hybrid
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.
Cream
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.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

Hybrid cream layers octinoxate, octisalate, bemotrizinol, and titanium dioxide with niacinamide and a centella base. Despite the calming branding, the fragrance system includes cinnamal, eugenol, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, and butylphenyl methylpropional — a heavy allergen load.

Pros
  • Four-filter hybrid with bemotrizinol stabilizing the chemical actives
  • Niacinamide and centella extract for tone and soothing claims
  • Adenosine added for skin-conditioning support
  • Behenyl alcohol and stearic acid build a moisturizing cream base
  • Aluminum hydroxide-coated titanium dioxide for smoother feel
Cons
  • Cinnamal, eugenol, hexyl cinnamal, butylphenyl methylpropional present
  • Citronellol and added fragrance compound the allergen profile
  • Octinoxate flagged for endocrine-disruption concerns
  • Calming branding is at odds with the fragrance allergen load

Who it's for: Shoppers drawn to cica branding who have no history of fragrance allergy; not appropriate for reactive or eczema-prone skin.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 37 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Butylene Glycol· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Glyceryl Stearate·Polysorbate 60·Arachidyl Alcohol·Peg-100 Stearate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Stearic Acid·Palmitic Acid·Behenyl Alcohol·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Polyacrylamide Arachidi 1 Glucoside (pending review)·Aluminum Hydroxide·Oleth-10·C13-14 Isoparaffin· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Laureth 7·Tocopheryl Acetate·Myristic Acid·Arachidic Acid·Carbomer·Triethanolamine·1‚2-Hexanediol·Disodium Edta·Phenoxyethanol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Cinnamal Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Citronellol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Eugenol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Hexyl Cinnamal Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Butylphenyl Methylpropional Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 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 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
05 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
06 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
07 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
08 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
09 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
10 Polysorbate 60 Polysorbate 60
11 Arachidyl Alcohol Arachidyl Alcohol
12 Peg-100 Stearate PEG-100 Stearate
13 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
14 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
15 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
16 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
17 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
18 Polyacrylamide Arachidi 1 Glucoside Pending review
19 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
20 Oleth-10 Oleth-10
21 C13-14 Isoparaffin C13-14 Isoparaffin
22 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
23 Laureth 7 Laureth-7
24 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
25 Myristic Acid Myristic Acid
26 Arachidic Acid
27 Carbomer Carbomer
28 Triethanolamine Triethanolamine
29 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
30 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
31 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
32 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.
33 Cinnamal NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
34 Citronellol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
35 Eugenol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
36 Hexyl Cinnamal NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
37 Butylphenyl Methylpropional NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.