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Huxley Watery Sun Cream Stay Sun Safe
Huxley

Watery Sun Cream Stay Sun Safe

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.

Elegant chemical formula with Mexoryl SX/XL and Tinosorbs, but heavy fragrance load (benzyl salicylate, hexyl cinnamal, eugenol, citronellol) hits sensitive skin.

◐ 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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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #424 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Elegant chemical formula with Mexoryl SX/XL and Tinosorbs, but heavy fragrance load (benzyl salicylate, hexyl cinnamal, eugenol, citronellol) hits sensitive skin.
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. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 74
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 67
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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 T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol 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.
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?

Elegant chemical cream pairing Mexoryl XL with DHHB, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bemotrizinol, and Tinosorb M for full-spectrum coverage, plus niacinamide, panthenol, and ceramide NP. The heavy fragrance and allergen cluster blunt an otherwise strong profile.

Pros
  • Five modern filters including Mexoryl XL and Tinosorb M
  • Niacinamide, panthenol, and ceramide NP barrier trio
  • Alcohol-free water-led cream texture
  • Prickly pear and Myrothamnus for additional support
  • Adenosine and tocopherol for finish
Cons
  • Fragrance plus benzyl salicylate, hexyl cinnamal, eugenol, citronellol
  • Five EU declared allergens stack reactivity risk
  • Decyl glucoside surfactant may sting compromised skin

Who it's for: Buyers who want a globally modern filter blend in a cream and accept a noticeable fragrance carrying several listed allergens.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 5 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 7
Water·Dibutyl Adipate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Propanediol· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·1‚2-Hexanediol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·Microcrystalline Cellulose·Diethylhexyl 2 (pending review)·6-Naphthalate (pending review)·Tromethamine·Decyl Glucoside·Carbomer·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Polyurethane-15· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Xanthan Gum· Adenosine Smoothing active. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Phytosphingosine·Opuntia Ficus-indica Flower Extract·Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf Extract·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Houttuynia Cordata Extract· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Benzyl Salicylate 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. · Hexyl Cinnamal 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. · Citronellol 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. · 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. · Amyl Cinnamal 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.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
04 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
05 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 Propanediol Propanediol
08 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
09 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
10 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
11 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
12 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
15 Microcrystalline Cellulose Microcrystalline Cellulose
16 Diethylhexyl 2 Pending review
17 6-Naphthalate Pending review
18 Tromethamine Tromethamine
19 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
20 Carbomer Carbomer
21 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
22 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
23 Polyurethane-15
24 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
25 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
26 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
27 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
28 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
29 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
30 Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil Prickly Pear Seed Oil
31 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
32 Phytosphingosine Phytosphingosine
33 Opuntia Ficus-indica Flower Extract Prickly Pear Flower Extract
34 Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf Extract
35 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
36 Houttuynia Cordata Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract
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.
38 Benzyl Salicylate 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.
39 Hexyl Cinnamal 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.
40 Citronellol 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.
41 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.
42 Amyl Cinnamal 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.