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KARADIUM

Snail Repair Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ 70ml

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.

Hybrid with octinoxate, octisalate, fragrance, and PEG-10 dimethicone; tinted helps cast but fragrance + octinoxate weigh on sensitivity and endocrine-safety scores.

◉ 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.
61.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1290 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Hybrid with octinoxate, octisalate, fragrance, and PEG-10 dimethicone; tinted helps cast but fragrance + octinoxate weigh on sensitivity and endocrine-safety scores.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Hybrid SPF with zinc, titanium dioxide, octinoxate, and octisalate in a tinted cream base. Snail secretion filtrate, niacinamide, and adenosine add hydration and barrier support, but added fragrance and octinoxate limit its appeal for sensitive users.

Pros
  • Tint with iron oxides helps neutralize any mineral cast
  • Niacinamide and adenosine for barrier and tone
  • Snail secretion filtrate adds humectant hydration
  • Hybrid filter mix keeps texture lighter than full mineral
  • Alcohol-free base
Cons
  • Contains fragrance, a common sensitizer
  • Octinoxate raises endocrine concerns for some buyers
  • PEG-10 dimethicone may not suit very reactive skin

Who it's for: Buyers who want a tinted daily SPF with K-beauty skincare actives and do not avoid fragrance or octinoxate.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 95
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 65
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 40
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
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) 36 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water·Cyclopentasiloxane· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dipropylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·PEG-10 Dimethicone· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Mica·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Snail Secretion Filtrate·Cereus Grandiflorus Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice·Magnesium Sulfate·Dimethicone·Silica·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Aluminum Hydroxide·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Aluminum Stearate·Methicone·Glyceryl Caprylate·Butylene Glycol·Caprylyl Glycol·Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans·Glyceryl Polymethacrylate·Propylene Glycol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Phenoxyethanol·Iron Oxides
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
03 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
04 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
05 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
07 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
08 PEG-10 Dimethicone PEG-10 Dimethicone
09 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
10 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
11 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
12 Mica Mica
13 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
14 Snail Secretion Filtrate
15 Cereus Grandiflorus Extract Night-Blooming Cereus Extract
16 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
17 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
18 Dimethicone Dimethicone
19 Silica Silica
20 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
21 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
22 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
23 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
24 Methicone Methicone
25 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
26 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
27 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
28 Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
29 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
30 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
31 Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
32 Glyceryl Polymethacrylate Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
33 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
34 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.
35 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
36 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides