MA
MAXCLINIC
Hyaluron Water Barrier Sun Serum
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Hyaluronic-rich serum with EHT, DHHB, BEMT, MBBT and ceramides; fragrance is main sensitivity penalty in an otherwise modern matrix.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· 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).
80.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #341 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Hyaluronic-rich serum with EHT, DHHB, BEMT, MBBT and ceramides; fragrance is main sensitivity penalty in an otherwise modern matrix.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A modern Korean chemical sunscreen pairing four filters (Bemotrizinol, Uvinul T 150, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb M) with a rich hyaluronic acid and ceramide complex. Fragrance and a long ingredient list reduce suitability for very reactive skin.
Pros
- Four modern UV filters, including strong UVA coverage
- Multiple hyaluronic acid forms plus amino-acid complex
- Ceramide NP/NS/EOP trio with cholesterol and phospholipids
- Niacinamide, panthenol, allantoin and adenosine included
Cons
- Fragrance present in the formula
- Very long INCI raises potential reaction surface
Who it's for: Korean-filter fans wanting a hydrating serum-textured SPF and who tolerate fragrance; not for fragrance-sensitive users.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
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.
Chemical
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.
Essence
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) 87 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 19
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Propanediol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·Decyl Glucoside· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Xanthan Gum·Coco-caprylate/Caprate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Behenyl Alcohol·Arachidyl Alcohol·Stearyl Alcohol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Hydroxyacetophenone· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Polyurethane-15·Tromethamine·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·T-butyl Alcohol· Adenosine Smoothing active. · Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Betaine·Xylitol· Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Pentylene Glycol· Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Butylene Glycol·Glycine·Serine·Glutamic Acid·Aspartic Acid·Leucine·Alanine·Lysine·Arginine·Tyrosine·Phenylalanine·Proline·Threonine·Valine·Isoleucine·Histidine·Cysteine·Methionine·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Brassica Campestris Sterols·Cholesterol·Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate·Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate·Hydrogenated Lecithin· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate· Ceramide NS Skin-barrier lipid. ·Disodium Edta· Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid. ·Squalene·Phospholipids·Phytosphingosine·Phytosterols·Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride·Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract·Angelica Archangelica Root Extract·Euphrasia Officinalis Extract·Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice·Bacillus Ferment·Lactobacillus Ferment·Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
06 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
08 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
15 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
23 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.