JUNG SAEM MOOL
Sun Sual Active Proof Sun
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Hybrid with homosalate + octisalate (endocrine concern) and fragrance. Niacinamide and botanicals soothe but filter system limits scores.
◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· 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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75.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #569 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Hybrid with homosalate + octisalate (endocrine concern) and fragrance. Niacinamide and botanicals soothe but filter system limits scores.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
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.
Hybrid
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?
Tone-up hybrid that pairs older homosalate and octisalate with modern DHHB, BEMT, and a touch of titanium dioxide. Niacinamide, aloe, and ascorbic acid add a brightening angle, but the filter mix and added fragrance cap the safety profile.
Pros
- Niacinamide plus ascorbic acid and tocopherol for a brightening pairing
- Aloe, panthenol, and seed extracts cushion the formula
- Hyaluronic acid and glycerin support hydration
- Tone-up effect from titanium dioxide without iron oxide tint
- Alcohol-free base
Cons
- Homosalate and octisalate carry endocrine-disruption concerns
- Contains fragrance, a common irritant
- Filter mix is less modern than JSM's filter-only SKUs
Who it's for: Tone-up seekers who want a brightening Korean hybrid and don't object to homosalate or fragrance.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 44 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 8
Water· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Propanediol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Silica·Cyclopentasiloxane· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Acrylates Copolymer· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Caprylyl Glycol·Polyacrylate-13·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyisobutene· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Xanthan Gum·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Polysorbate 20·Sorbitan Isostearate· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract·Laminaria Japonica Extract·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract·Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Polysorbate 60·Butylene Glycol·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Glyceryl Caprylate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Ascorbic Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
08 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
19 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.
26 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer