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HANYUL White Chrysanthemum Radiance Suncream
HANYUL

White Chrysanthemum Radiance Suncream

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Fragrance plus linalool/eugenol/limonene and ginger oil are notable irritants; modern filters and TiO2 give decent cosmetic finish.

HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· 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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73.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #673 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance plus linalool/eugenol/limonene and ginger oil are notable irritants; modern filters and TiO2 give decent cosmetic finish.
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. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 62
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Hybrid
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.
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?

A hybrid tone-up cream layering Uvinul A Plus, bemotrizinol, homosalate, octisalate and TiO2 for radiance, but the formula stacks fragrance, linalool, limonene, eugenol and ginger oil. Cosmetic finish is decent; sensitivity tolerance is the trade-off.

Pros
  • Hybrid filter set with TiO2 contributes tone-up glow
  • Niacinamide and adenosine support brightening goals
  • Macadamia oil and ceramide-friendly base feel comfortable
  • Bemotrizinol broadens UVA coverage versus older hybrids
Cons
  • Fragrance plus linalool, limonene and eugenol are known irritants
  • Zingiber officinale (ginger) root oil adds further irritant load
  • Homosalate dose limits this for strict EU-leaning buyers
  • TiO2 plus tone-up can leave cast on deeper skin

Who it's for: Lighter-skinned buyers seeking a fragranced tone-up cream and untroubled by essential oils or homosalate.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 46 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 4 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Butylene Glycol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Cetearyl Alcohol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Isopropyl Palmitate·Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Silica·Aluminum Stearate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Alumina·Stearic Acid·Polyhydroxystearic Acid· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Glyceryl Stearate·Hydrogenated Lecithin· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Cetearyl Glucoside·Caprylyl Glycol·Zingiber Officinale Root Oil· Linalool 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. ·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Palmitic Acid· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Aluminum Hydroxide· 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. ·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Sodium Metaphosphate·Lactobacillus Ferment· Benzyl Alcohol 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. ·Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract· 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. ·Myristic Acid·Lauric Acid· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
03 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
05 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
06 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
07 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
08 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
09 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
10 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
11 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
12 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
13 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
14 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
15 Isopropyl Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate
16 Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil Macadamia (Integrifolia) Seed Oil
17 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
18 Silica Silica
19 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
20 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
21 Alumina Alumina
22 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
23 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
24 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.
25 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
26 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
27 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
28 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
29 Cetearyl Glucoside Cetearyl Glucoside
30 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
31 Zingiber Officinale Root Oil Ginger Root Oil
32 Linalool 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.
33 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
34 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
35 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
36 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
37 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.
38 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
39 Sodium Metaphosphate Sodium Metaphosphate
40 Lactobacillus Ferment Lactobacillus Ferment
41 Benzyl Alcohol 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.
42 Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
43 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.
44 Myristic Acid Myristic Acid
45 Lauric Acid Lauric Acid
46 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.