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Cica Calming Sun Cream

SPF 50+ · PA+++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. KR 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 — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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%.
Verdict Should you buy 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.

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. 22
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 52
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 38
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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.
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.
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.
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) 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 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 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.