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Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Sun Serum
Goodal

Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care 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.

Alcohol #2 plus bergamot, lemon, lavender, ylang-ylang oils — heavy allergen/photo-sensitizer load. Filters are modern non-EDC.

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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive.
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #515 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol #2 plus bergamot, lemon, lavender, ylang-ylang oils — heavy allergen/photo-sensitizer load. Filters are modern non-EDC.
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. 90
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 30
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 A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Amiloxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Parsol SLX 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.
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.
No
Verdict Is it worth it?

A chemical SPF 51 serum pairing five next-gen filters with niacinamide, arbutin, and ascorbyl glucoside for dark-spot positioning. Drying alcohol sits second on the list, and bergamot, lemon, lavender, and ylang-ylang oils stack sensitizer risk.

Pros
  • Five modern, non-EDC UV filters covering UVA and UVB
  • Includes niacinamide, arbutin, and ascorbyl glucoside
  • Lightweight essence texture suits layering under makeup
  • PA++++ broad UVA coverage
  • No EU-restricted filters in the lineup
Cons
  • Denatured alcohol sits second on the INCI; can dry skin
  • Bergamot, lemon, lavender, and ylang-ylang oils sensitize
  • Citrus oils raise phototoxicity risk on exposed skin

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a featherweight tone-correcting serum who tolerate drying alcohol and citrus oils — not for reactive or compromised skin.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 46 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 7 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Phenethyl Benzoate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Citrus Tangerina Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Dibutyl Adipate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Silica·Propylheptyl Caprylate·Methylpropanediol·Arbutin·Caprylyl Methicone·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Hexyl Laurate· Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate Amiloxate · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Xylitol·Pentylene Glycol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide·C18-21 Alkane·Hydroxyethyl Urea·Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Butylene Glycol·C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane·Hydroxyacetophenone· Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Tromethamine· Citrus Limon Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Ascorbyl Glucoside·Disodium Edta·Cynanchum Atratum Extract· Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Cananga Odorata Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Alcea Rosea Flower Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
03 Phenethyl Benzoate Phenethyl Benzoate
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
05 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
06 Citrus Tangerina Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
07 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
08 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
09 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
10 Silica Silica
11 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
12 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
13 Arbutin Arbutin
14 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
15 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
16 Hexyl Laurate Hexyl Laurate
17 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Amiloxate
18 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
19 Xylitol Xylitol
20 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
21 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
22 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
23 C18-21 Alkane C18-21 Alkane
24 Hydroxyethyl Urea Hydroxyethyl Urea
25 Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
26 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
27 Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
28 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
29 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
30 C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
31 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
32 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
33 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
34 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
35 Tromethamine Tromethamine
36 Citrus Limon Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
37 Ascorbyl Glucoside Ascorbyl Glucoside
38 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
39 Cynanchum Atratum Extract Cynanchum Atratum Extract
40 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
41 Cananga Odorata Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
42 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
43 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
44 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
45 Alcea Rosea Flower Extract Hollyhock Flower Extract
46 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.