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FATION Nosca9 UV Aging Skin Barrier Sun Serum
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Nosca9 UV Aging Skin Barrier Sun Serum

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Similar modern filter stack (EHT, Mexoryl SX, DHHB, BEMT) in serum form with ceramides and peptides; fragrance is the main downside.

CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· 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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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #294 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Similar modern filter stack (EHT, Mexoryl SX, DHHB, BEMT) in serum form with ceramides and peptides; fragrance is the main downside.
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. 100
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 55
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. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 68
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Chemical
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.
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?

Modern multi-filter chemical serum with EHT, Mexoryl SX, DHHB, and Tinosorb S delivering broad-spectrum coverage, fortified with ceramide NP, niacinamide, and peptides for barrier and hydration support. Parfum is the main caveat.

Pros
  • Five modern non-EDC UV filters (EHT, DHHB, BEMT, Mexoryl SX, SLX)
  • Ceramide NP and phytosterols support skin barrier
  • Niacinamide, panthenol, and adenosine in the formula
  • Essence texture suits layering under makeup
  • Hydrolyzed collagen and multi-form hyaluronic acid for hydration
Cons
  • Contains Parfum, not suited for fragrance-sensitive skin
  • Long ingredient list increases reaction-risk surface area
  • Fatty alcohol and stearic acid blend may feel slightly rich

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a modern chemical sunscreen with barrier and hydration support; not the pick for fragrance-sensitive or minimalist routines.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 57 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 5 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 8
Water·Dibutyl Adipate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·Butylene Glycol·Dipropylene Glycol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Tromethamine·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Vinyl Dimethicone·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2·Caprylyl Methicone·Glyceryl Stearate·Phytosterols·Hydroxyacetophenone·Dehydroxanthan Gum·Arachidyl Alcohol· Parfum Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Methylpropanediol·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate·Polyether-1·Microcrystalline Cellulose·Stearic Acid·Behenyl Alcohol·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Arachidyl Glucoside·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Sphingomonas Ferment Extract·Cellulose Gum·Cetearyl Alcohol·Sodium Phytate· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Caprylyl Glycol·Hydrolyzed Collagen· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate·Sodium Heparin·Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract·Gluconolactone·Sodium Benzoate·Calcium Gluconate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
04 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
05 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
07 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
08 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
09 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
10 Tromethamine Tromethamine
11 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
12 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
13 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
14 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
15 Vinyl Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone
16 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
17 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
18 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
19 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
20 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
21 Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
22 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
23 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
24 Phytosterols Phytosterols
25 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
26 Dehydroxanthan Gum Dehydroxanthan Gum
27 Arachidyl Alcohol Arachidyl Alcohol
28 Parfum ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
29 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
30 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
32 Microcrystalline Cellulose Microcrystalline Cellulose
33 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
34 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
35 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
36 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
37 Arachidyl Glucoside Arachidyl Glucoside
38 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
39 Sphingomonas Ferment Extract Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
40 Cellulose Gum Cellulose Gum
41 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
43 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
44 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
45 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
46 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
47 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
48 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
49 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
51 Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract Japanese Mugwort Leaf Extract
52 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
53 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
54 Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract Cottonseed Extract
55 Gluconolactone Gluconolactone
56 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate
57 Calcium Gluconate Calcium Gluconate