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FRUDIA Bare Skin Foundation Free Sun
FRUDIA

Bare Skin Foundation Free Sun

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Mineral tinted with fragrance; no problematic filters but added parfum and iron oxides reduce sensitivity score modestly.

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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
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78.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #428 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral tinted with fragrance; no problematic filters but added parfum and iron oxides reduce sensitivity score modestly.
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. 98
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
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. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 72
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.
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.
Yes
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?

Tinted mineral SPF50 PA++++ leaning into a complexion-finish brief: titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with iron oxides for coverage, plus niacinamide and a peptide blend (copper, acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4). Fragrance is declared, which limits its appeal for reactive skin.

Pros
  • SPF50/PA++++ mineral filters with iron-oxide tint
  • Iron oxides help mask zinc/titanium white cast
  • Niacinamide plus a multi-peptide complex
  • Adenosine and tocopherol included
  • Silica for a finishing-friendly feel
Cons
  • Fragrance is declared in the INCI
  • Limited to one tinted shade range
  • Silicone-heavy base may not suit very oily skin

Who it's for: Someone who wants a tinted mineral SPF that doubles as a light base layer and is not fragrance-averse.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 57 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Butylene Glycol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Dimethicone·Isododecane·Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone·Propanediol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Sodium Chloride·Ci 77492·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Stearic Acid·Aluminum Hydroxide·Silica·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate·Glyceryl Stearate·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Simethicone·Ci 77491· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Ci 77499·Hydroxyethylcellulose·Silica Dimethyl Silylate· Adenosine Smoothing active. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Disodium Edta·Caprylhydroxamic Acid·Sodium Polyacrylate·Polyether-1·Biosaccharide Gum-4· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Cynanchum Atratum Extract·Angelica Gigas Root Extract·Cnidium Officinale Root Extract·Dioscorea Opposita Root Extract·Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract·Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract·Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract·Prunus Persica Kernel Extract·Tremella Fuciformis Extract·Tricholoma Matsutake Extract·Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract·Copper Tripeptide-1·Acetyl Hexapeptide-8·Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4·Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7·Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
03 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
07 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
08 Dimethicone Dimethicone
09 Isododecane Isododecane
10 Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
11 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
12 Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl Dimethicone
13 Propanediol Propanediol
14 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
15 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
16 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
17 Ci 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
18 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
19 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
20 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
21 Silica Silica
22 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
23 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
25 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
26 Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
27 Simethicone Simethicone
28 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
29 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
30 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.
31 Ci 77499 Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499)
32 Hydroxyethylcellulose Hydroxyethylcellulose
33 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
34 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
35 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
36 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
37 Caprylhydroxamic Acid Caprylhydroxamic Acid
38 Sodium Polyacrylate Sodium Polyacrylate
40 Biosaccharide Gum-4 Biosaccharide Gum-4
41 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
42 Cynanchum Atratum Extract Cynanchum Atratum Extract
44 Cnidium Officinale Root Extract Cnidium Root Extract
46 Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract Lotus Root Extract
53 Copper Tripeptide-1 Copper Tripeptide-1
54 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Argireline
55 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4)
56 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
57 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1