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Tone UP UV Protection C Vitamin C 2% SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

ZnO/TiO2 with vitamin C derivatives and ceramides; tone-up tint aids elegance. Fragrance, multiple PEG-silicones, and 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid lower sensitivity score.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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.
77.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #459 of 1558 in the current catalogue. ZnO/TiO2 with vitamin C derivatives and ceramides; tone-up tint aids elegance. Fragrance, multiple PEG-silicones, and 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid lower sensitivity score.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Mineral tinted SPF using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with three vitamin C derivatives, ceramide NP, AP and NG, niacinamide and centella. Added fragrance and multiple PEG-silicones pull the sensitivity score down despite the dense active payload.

Pros
  • Three vitamin C derivatives in a single base
  • Three ceramide forms plus hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
  • Tinted with iron oxides for tone correction
  • Mineral-only filter set with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
  • Includes panthenol and centella asiatica extract
Cons
  • Contains added fragrance
  • Multiple PEG-silicone emulsifiers
  • 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid can sting on sensitive skin
  • Cyclopentasiloxane may not suit silicone-averse users

Who it's for: A vitamin C-curious buyer wanting tinted mineral coverage with a heavy active payload and tolerance for fragrance.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 58
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 62
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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.
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) 47 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 9
Water·Dimethicone·Cyclopentasiloxane· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Butylene Glycol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Triethylhexanoin·PEG-10 Dimethicone·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate·3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Tocopheryl Acetate· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate· Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Polyquaternium-51· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ng Skin-barrier lipid. ·Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract· Thymus Vulgaris Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide·Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract·Dianthus Caryophyllus Flower Extract·Peg-3 Dimethicone·Diisostearyl Malate·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Aluminum Hydroxide·Sodium Chloride·Stearic Acid·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Sorbitan Sesquioleate·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Aluminum Dimyristate·Iron Oxides·Phenoxyethanol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dimethicone Dimethicone
03 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
04 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
07 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
08 PEG-10 Dimethicone PEG-10 Dimethicone
09 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
10 Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
11 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
12 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
13 Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
14 3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
15 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
16 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
17 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
18 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
19 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
20 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
22 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
23 Polyquaternium-51 Polyquaternium-51
24 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
25 Ceramide Ap ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
26 Ceramide Ng ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
27 Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract Yoshino Cherry Leaf Extract
28 Thymus Vulgaris Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
29 Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
30 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
32 Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract Juniper Berry Extract
33 Dianthus Caryophyllus Flower Extract Carnation Flower Extract
34 Peg-3 Dimethicone PEG-3 Dimethicone
35 Diisostearyl Malate Diisostearyl Malate
36 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
37 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
38 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
39 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
40 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
41 Sorbitan Sesquioleate Sorbitan Sesquioleate
42 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
43 Aluminum Dimyristate Aluminum Dimyristate
44 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
45 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
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 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.