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Artless Glow Tinted Sunscreen

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

Tinted glow with iron oxides is elegant, but peppermint/thyme/mentha + fragrance + PBSA + octinoxate + PEG-100 weigh down sensitivity and health-safety.

◉ 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
65.1
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1149 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tinted glow with iron oxides is elegant, but peppermint/thyme/mentha + fragrance + PBSA + octinoxate + PEG-100 weigh down sensitivity and health-safety.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A tinted hybrid combining octinoxate, octisalate, TiO2, PBSA, Uvinul A Plus, octocrylene and avobenzone with iron oxides for glow. The aesthetic is the draw; the filter set and fragrance plus essential oils carry sensitivity and regulatory trade-offs.

Pros
  • Iron oxides add visible-light coverage and tone
  • Glowy tinted finish suits no-makeup looks
  • Niacinamide and adenosine support skin tone
  • Wide filter blend covers UVA and UVB ranges
Cons
  • Octinoxate and octocrylene are restricted in some markets
  • Avobenzone here without strong stabilizer raises photostability concerns
  • Fragrance plus oregano, thyme and peppermint oils irritate sensitive skin
  • PEG-100 stearate and polysorbates may bother strict avoiders

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a glowy tinted finish and tone-correcting iron oxides who do not need a clean-filter or low-irritant profile.

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. 61
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 38
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 45
02 Composition · key UV filters 7 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.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
PBSA Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Avobenzone 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.
Glowy
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' 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) 37 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 6 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 4 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Water·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Stearyl Alcohol· Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Tromethamine· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Glyceryl Stearate·Beeswax·Peg-100 Stearate·Mica·Caprylyl Glycol·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Iron Oxides·Aluminum Hydroxide·Isohexadecane·Sorbitan Isostearate·Polysorbate 60· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Carbomer·Polysorbate 80·Sodium Phytate·Sorbitan Oleate·Pearl Extract· Rosa Canina Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
06 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
07 Stearyl Alcohol Stearyl Alcohol
08 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid LEGACY FILTER PBSA
09 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
10 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
11 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
12 Tromethamine Tromethamine
13 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
14 Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
15 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
16 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
17 Beeswax Beeswax
18 Peg-100 Stearate PEG-100 Stearate
19 Mica Mica
20 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
21 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
22 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
23 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
24 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
25 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
26 Polysorbate 60 Polysorbate 60
27 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
28 Carbomer Carbomer
29 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
30 Sodium Phytate
31 Sorbitan Oleate
32 Pearl Extract Pearl Extract
33 Rosa Canina Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
34 Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
35 Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
36 Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
37 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.