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GRAYMELIN

Sun Block UV Shield

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 (EDC), octocrylene, homosalate, plus fragrance with limonene and butylphenyl methylpropional (Lilial — banned in EU). Multiple red flags.

◉ 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).
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1398 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate (EDC), octocrylene, homosalate, plus fragrance with limonene and butylphenyl methylpropional (Lilial — banned in EU). Multiple red flags.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A hybrid SPF 51 mixing octinoxate, octocrylene, homosalate, zinc oxide, and bemotrizinol. Fragrance, limonene, and butylphenyl methylpropional (Lilial, banned in EU cosmetics) layer multiple red flags onto an otherwise broad filter spread.

Pros
  • Includes bemotrizinol for modern UVA coverage
  • Zinc oxide added alongside the organic filters
  • Botanical and aloe extract blend pad the base
  • PA+++ broad spectrum
Cons
  • Octinoxate and homosalate flagged for endocrine-disruption concerns
  • Contains Lilial, banned as a cosmetic ingredient in the EU
  • Fragrance and limonene further raise sensitivity risk
  • Older filter chemistry overall

Who it's for: Budget-driven non-EU shoppers tolerant of fragrance and older filters; bypassed by cleaner hybrids in this lineup.

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. 63
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 28
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 50
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 55
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 42
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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) 48 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Butylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Silica·Polysorbate 60·Cetearyl Alcohol·Cetearyl Olivate·Dimethicone·Beeswax· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Magnesium Aluminum Silicate·Sorbitan Olivate·Sorbitan Sesquioleate·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter·Olea Europaea Fruit Oil·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·1‚2-Hexanediol·Caprylyl Glycol·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Morus Alba Bark Extract·Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract·Rhus Semialata Gall Extract·Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract·Salicornia Herbacea Extract·Pentylene Glycol·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Xanthan Gum· Adenosine Smoothing active. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Aspalathus Linearis Extract·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract·Yucca Schidigera Root Extract·Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract·Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Limonene 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 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
06 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
07 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
08 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
09 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
10 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
11 Silica Silica
12 Polysorbate 60 Polysorbate 60
13 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
14 Cetearyl Olivate Cetearyl Olivate
15 Dimethicone Dimethicone
16 Beeswax Beeswax
17 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
18 Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
19 Sorbitan Olivate Sorbitan Olivate
20 Sorbitan Sesquioleate Sorbitan Sesquioleate
21 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
22 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Olive Fruit Oil
23 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
24 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
25 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
26 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
27 Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
28 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
29 Morus Alba Bark Extract White Mulberry Bark Extract
30 Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract Red Pine Leaf Extract
31 Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
32 Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract Honeysuckle Flower Extract
33 Salicornia Herbacea Extract
34 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
35 Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
36 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
37 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
38 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
39 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
40 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
41 Aspalathus Linearis Extract Rooibos Extract
42 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Root Extract
43 Yucca Schidigera Root Extract
44 Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
45 Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
46 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.
47 Limonene 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.
48 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.