HERA
UV Protector Active Sun Balm
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.
Modern filters (DHHB/EHT/BEMT/DEHN) and elegant balm texture; fragrance and geranium/witch hazel limit sensitivity.
◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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83.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #214 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern filters (DHHB/EHT/BEMT/DEHN) and elegant balm texture; fragrance and geranium/witch hazel limit sensitivity.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
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.
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 balm-format chemical sunscreen built on four modern UVA-capable filters (Uvinul A Plus, T 150, Parsol SLX, Bemotrizinol) with niacinamide and adenosine. The waxy base delivers tenacious wear but adds heft, and added fragrance limits use on reactive skin.
Pros
- Four modern UV filters cover UVA1 through UVB efficiently
- Includes niacinamide, adenosine and tocopherol antioxidants
- Alcohol-free formulation per INCI
- Balm format resists slip and rub-off across active days
Cons
- Contains added fragrance, a known sensitizer
- Waxy ozokerite-rich base feels heavier than fluid formats
- Long ingredient list raises aggregate sensitization odds
Who it's for: Suits buyers seeking modern UVA coverage in a sturdy balm format who can tolerate added fragrance and a waxy feel.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 48 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Synthetic Wax·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Coco-caprylate/Caprate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Diethylhexyl 2 (pending review)·6-Naphthalate (pending review)· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Ozokerite· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Vinyl Dimethicone· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Glyceryl Caprylate·Butylene Glycol·Sodium Chloride·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Propanediol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Ethylhexyl Palmitate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract·Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract·Carbomer·Disodium Edta·Tocopheryl Acetate·Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract·Beta-carotene·Oryza Sativa Bran Oil·Dna·Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract· Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Gardenia Florida Flower Extract·Salvia Officinalis Leaf Water· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
07 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
08 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
09 Diethylhexyl 2 Pending review
10 6-Naphthalate Pending review
16 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
17 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
23 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.
24 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
44 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.