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Cherry Blossom Glow Tone-Up Cream Skin-Fit

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.

Tone-up with homosalate (endocrine concern), octisalate, TiO2 plus fragrance and multiple allergens (linalool, limonene, geraniol) — sensitive-skin unfriendly.

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.
72.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #700 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tone-up with homosalate (endocrine concern), octisalate, TiO2 plus fragrance and multiple allergens (linalool, limonene, geraniol) — sensitive-skin unfriendly.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Glowy tinted hybrid pairing DHHB and Bemotrizinol with homosalate, octisalate, and titanium dioxide. The dewy mica finish comes alongside fragrance with linalool, limonene, and geraniol, plus homosalate's open EU questions.

Pros
  • Hybrid filter blend with DHHB and Bemotrizinol
  • Niacinamide and betaine for tone and moisture
  • Tone-up tint with iron oxides and pearl finish
  • Glycerin and hydrogenated lecithin for daily comfort
  • Tocopherol and Camellia sinensis extract antioxidants
Cons
  • Homosalate carries open EU endocrine-review questions
  • Fragrance plus linalool, limonene, and geraniol allergens
  • Multiple fatty acids and waxes may congest oily skin
  • Single tone-up shade rather than a true range

Who it's for: Fair to light skin wanting a glowy tinted SPF in a hybrid format; not for sensitive, fragrance-averse, or homosalate-cautious buyers.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
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 6 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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Homosalate 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.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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) 46 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water·Butylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Methyl Trimethicone· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Silica·Betaine·Cetearyl Alcohol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Aluminum Stearate·Alumina·Stearic Acid·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Glyceryl Stearate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Propanediol·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Glyceryl Caprylate·Tromethamine·Aluminum Hydroxide·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Palmitic Acid·Disodium Edta· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Iron Oxides·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Sorbitan Isostearate· Linalool 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. · Limonene 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. ·Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract· Geraniol 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. ·Myristic Acid·Lauric Acid· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
05 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
06 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
07 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
08 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
09 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
10 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
11 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
12 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
13 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
14 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
15 Silica Silica
16 Betaine Betaine
17 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
18 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
19 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
20 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
21 Alumina Alumina
22 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
23 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
24 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
25 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
26 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.
27 Propanediol Propanediol
28 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
29 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
30 Tromethamine Tromethamine
31 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
32 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
33 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
34 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
35 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
36 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
37 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
38 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
39 Linalool 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 Limonene 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 Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract Yoshino Cherry Leaf Extract
42 Geraniol 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.
43 Myristic Acid Myristic Acid
44 Lauric Acid Lauric Acid
45 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
46 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract