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Tone Up Watering Sunscreen

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Homosalate + octisalate + TiO2 hybrid with fragrance; tone-up finish but endocrine-leaning filters and scent reduce safety/sensitivity.

◉ 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).
70.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #824 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Homosalate + octisalate + TiO2 hybrid with fragrance; tone-up finish but endocrine-leaning filters and scent reduce safety/sensitivity.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A tone-up hybrid combining homosalate, octisalate, and titanium dioxide with DHHB, Bemotrizinol, and Parsol SLX. Fragrance is present without listed allergens, and ethyl ascorbyl ether contributes a stable vitamin C derivative.

Pros
  • Tone-up cast brightens complexion without color pigment
  • Modern filters layered with classic chemical filters
  • Ethyl ascorbyl ether adds a stable vitamin C derivative
  • Alcohol-free, with silica and polysilicone-15 for finish
Cons
  • Homosalate is restricted in the EU over endocrine activity
  • Contains fragrance, reducing fit for reactive skin
  • Aluminum stearate and stearic acids may not suit acne-prone skin

Who it's for: Suits users seeking a brightening tone-up finish who accept fragrance and legacy filters; skip if avoiding homosalate or scent.

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. 30
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. 55
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.
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' 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) 38 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
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. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Silica·1‚2-Hexanediol·Cetearyl Alcohol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Aluminum Stearate·Alumina·Stearic Acid·Polyhydroxystearic Acid· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Glyceryl Stearate·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Glyceryl Caprylate·Tromethamine·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Palmitic Acid·Disodium Edta· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Aluminum Hydroxide·Sorbitan Isostearate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether (pending review)·Myristic Acid·Lauric Acid· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant.
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 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
13 Silica Silica
14 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
15 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
16 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
17 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
18 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
19 Alumina Alumina
20 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
21 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
22 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.
23 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
24 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
25 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
26 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
27 Tromethamine Tromethamine
28 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
29 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
30 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
31 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
32 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
33 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
34 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
35 Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether Pending review
36 Myristic Acid Myristic Acid
37 Lauric Acid Lauric Acid
38 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.