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HEVEBLUE Black Yuja Bean Water Sun Essence
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Black Yuja Bean Water Sun Essence

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.

Fragrance-free essence with modern filters; homosalate present (mild endocrine concern), wheat peptide may sensitize. Elegant lightweight finish.

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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #344 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free essence with modern filters; homosalate present (mild endocrine concern), wheat peptide may sensitize. Elegant lightweight 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. 83
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 65
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. 76
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 68
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
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus 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.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

Fragrance-free essence-texture chemical sunscreen using octisalate, homosalate, bemotrizinol, bisoctrizole, Parsol SLX and DHHB. The filter blend is broad and the base is fragrance- and alcohol-free, but the sprawling botanical list adds aggregate sensitization risk.

Pros
  • Six-filter chemical blend with strong UVA depth
  • Fragrance- and alcohol-free per INCI
  • Adds niacinamide and ferment-based hydrators
  • Hydrolyzed soy peptides and oat peptides included
  • Essence texture suits combination skin
Cons
  • Very long botanical list raises cumulative irritation risk
  • Homosalate is under EU concentration scrutiny
  • Includes citrus junos fruit water and propylene glycol

Who it's for: A buyer wanting a lightweight, fragrance-free essence layer with broad modern filter coverage on resilient skin.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 62 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Citrus Junos Fruit Water·Vigna Radiata Seed Extract·Water·Glycine Soja Seed Extract· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Propanediol· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Butylene Glycol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Silica·Caprylyl Methicone·Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract·Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water·Glycine Soja Peptide·Avena Sativa Peptide·Glycine Soja Polypeptide·Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein (pending review)·Lactobacillus Ferment·Lactococcus Ferment Lysate· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract·Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract·Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract·Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract·Curcuma Longa Root Extract·Alisma Orientale Tuber Extract· Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract·Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract·Smilax Glabra Root Extract·Corallina Officinalis Extract·Artemisia Annua Extract·Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract·Oryza Sativa Extract·Stellaria Media Extract·Avena Sativa Meal Extract·Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein·Glycoproteins·Maltodextrin·Tromethamine·Decyl Glucoside·Carbomer·1‚2-Hexanediol·Xanthan Gum·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Dibutyl Adipate·Pentylene Glycol·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Behenyl Alcohol·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Propylene Glycol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
03 Water Water
04 Glycine Soja Seed Extract Soybean Seed Extract
05 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
06 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
07 Propanediol Propanediol
08 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
09 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
10 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
11 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
12 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
13 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
14 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
15 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
16 Silica Silica
17 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
20 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water Green Tea Leaf Water
24 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pending review
25 Lactobacillus Ferment Lactobacillus Ferment
26 Lactococcus Ferment Lysate Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
27 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
28 Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Neem Flower Extract
30 Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Neem Leaf Extract
32 Curcuma Longa Root Extract Turmeric Root Extract
34 Ocimum Sanctum 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 Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract Japanese Yam (Dioscorea Japonica) Root Extract
36 Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract Tree Peony Root Extract
38 Corallina Officinalis Extract Coralline Algae Extract
39 Artemisia Annua Extract Sweet Wormwood Extract
41 Oryza Sativa Extract Rice Extract
43 Avena Sativa Meal Extract Oat Meal Extract
44 Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
45 Glycoproteins Glycoproteins
46 Maltodextrin Maltodextrin
47 Tromethamine Tromethamine
48 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
49 Carbomer Carbomer
50 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
51 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
52 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
53 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
54 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
55 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
56 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
57 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
58 Vp/Eicosene Copolymer VP/Eicosene Copolymer
59 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
60 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
61 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
62 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol