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Calming Cica Sun Cream

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.

Hybrid with modern filters but contains fragrance plus salicylic, capryloyl salicylic, citric, malic, tartaric acids — irritation risk for sensitive skin.

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).
80.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #318 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Hybrid with modern filters but contains fragrance plus salicylic, capryloyl salicylic, citric, malic, tartaric acids — irritation risk for sensitive skin.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A hybrid cream pairing modern DHHB, EHT and Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate with titanium dioxide, on a centella and bifida-ferment base. Strong filter set, but a multi-acid blend plus fragrance pushes irritation risk higher.

Pros
  • Modern hybrid filter system including DHHB and EHT
  • Centella, madecassic acid and bifida ferment for soothing
  • Tinosorb-style coverage across UVA range
  • PA++++ rating with broad UVA-1 protection
Cons
  • Contains fragrance, lowering tolerance on reactive skin
  • Salicylic, capryloyl salicylic and AHAs raise irritation risk
  • Long ingredient deck not ideal for reactive skin
  • Not suitable as a strictly fragrance-free option

Who it's for: For oily or non-reactive skin seeking modern filters with mild exfoliating and centella support, who tolerate fragrance and acids.

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. 86
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 52
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. 74
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Amiloxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
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) 57 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate Amiloxate ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Acrylates Copolymer·Cetyl Dimethicone·Dibutyl Adipate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Propanediol·C14-22 Alcohols·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Sorbitan Stearate·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Beeswax·Caprylyl Glycol·Glyceryl Stearate·Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate·Alumina·Aluminum Stearate·C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Tromethamine·1‚2-Hexanediol·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Disodium Edta·Butylene Glycol·Xanthan Gum·Sorbitan Isostearate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Glucose·Bifida Ferment Lysate· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Gluconolactone·Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate·Asiaticoside·Asiatic Acid·Madecassic Acid·Propylene Glycol·Capryloyl Salicylic Acid·Salicylic Acid·Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract·Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract·Viola Tricolor Extract·Ascorbic Acid·Citric Acid·Malic Acid·Tartaric Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
03 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
05 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
06 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Amiloxate
07 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
08 Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates Copolymer
09 Cetyl Dimethicone Cetyl Dimethicone
10 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
11 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
12 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
13 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
14 Propanediol Propanediol
15 C14-22 Alcohols C14-22 Alcohols
16 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
18 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
19 Beeswax Beeswax
20 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
21 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
22 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
23 Alumina Alumina
24 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
25 C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
26 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
27 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
28 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
29 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
30 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.
31 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
32 Tromethamine Tromethamine
33 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
34 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
35 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
36 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
37 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
38 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
39 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
40 Glucose Glucose
41 Bifida Ferment Lysate Bifida Ferment Lysate
42 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
43 Gluconolactone Gluconolactone
44 Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate Sea Fennel Callus Culture Filtrate
45 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
46 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
47 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
48 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
49 Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
50 Salicylic Acid Salicylic Acid (BHA)
51 Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract Hawthorn Flower Extract
52 Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract Hibiscus Flower Extract
54 Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
55 Citric Acid Citric Acid
56 Malic Acid Malic Acid