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JUNG SAEM MOOL BeginS Blue Chamomile Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Sun Cream
JUNG SAEM MOOL

BeginS Blue Chamomile Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Sun Cream

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.

Modern filter quartet (EHT, DHHB, MBBT, iscotrizinol); fragrance lowers sensitivity rating. Otherwise a clean, well-structured Korean chemical.

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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86.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #114 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern filter quartet (EHT, DHHB, MBBT, iscotrizinol); fragrance lowers sensitivity rating. Otherwise a clean, well-structured Korean chemical.
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. 62
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. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 82
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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 A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvasorb HEB 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?

A Korean chemical SPF that pairs four modern filters (ethylhexyl triazone, DHHB, bisoctrizole, iscotrizinol) with niacinamide, ectoin, and hyaluronic acid in a lightweight cream. Fragrance is the main caveat in an otherwise low-irritation base.

Pros
  • Four modern filters (EHT, DHHB, MBBT, iscotrizinol) — no homosalate or octinoxate
  • Niacinamide, ectoin, and guaiazulene support a soothing humectant base
  • Hyaluronic acid plus glycerin and propanediol layer well under makeup
  • Alcohol-free, with tocopherol as a backup antioxidant
Cons
  • Added fragrance limits suitability for reactive or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • Chamomile extract may bother those allergic to Asteraceae plants

Who it's for: Buyers who want a modern, broad-spectrum Korean chemical formula in a hydrating cream and tolerate added fragrance.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 38 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water·Dibutyl Adipate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Propanediol·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Caprylyl Methicone· Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. · Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter. ·Butylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·000ppb (pending review)·Guaiazulene· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Ectoin·Glycine·Glutamic Acid·Arginine·Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Behenyl Alcohol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Decyl Glucoside·Tromethamine·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Carbomer·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Xanthan Gum· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
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 Propanediol Propanediol
05 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
08 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
09 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
10 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
11 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone MODERN FILTER Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter.
12 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
13 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
14 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
15 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
16 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
17 000ppb Pending review
18 Guaiazulene Guaiazulene
19 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
20 Ectoin Ectoin
21 Glycine Glycine
22 Glutamic Acid Glutamic Acid
23 Arginine Arginine
24 Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Roman Chamomile Flower Extract
25 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
26 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
27 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
28 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
29 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
30 Tromethamine Tromethamine
31 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
32 Carbomer Carbomer
33 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
34 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
35 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
36 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
37 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
38 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.