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MISSHA

All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun Mist

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.

Alcohol denat as #1 plus added fragrance and homosalate; high irritation risk. Mist format is elegant but penalized for sensitive skin.

◐ 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.
68.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #927 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol denat as #1 plus added fragrance and homosalate; high irritation risk. Mist format is elegant but penalized 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?

An alcohol-led spray-mist format combining homosalate, octisalate, avobenzone, and bemotrizinol. The quick-drying feel comes at the cost of a heavy denatured-alcohol base and added fragrance.

Pros
  • Modern bemotrizinol and ethylhexyl triazone stabilize avobenzone
  • Fast-drying mist convenient for reapplication
  • Lightweight, non-tacky finish
  • Glycerin and xylitol derivatives add light hydration
Cons
  • Denatured alcohol is the first ingredient
  • Added fragrance compounds sensitivity risk
  • Spray format raises inhalation concerns
  • Homosalate carries endocrine-disruption scrutiny

Who it's for: For oily or non-sensitive users wanting a featherlight reapplication mist over makeup.

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. 70
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 22
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 58
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
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 24 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Alcohol Denat. Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Dibutyl Adipate·Disiloxane· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Water·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Olea Europaea Fruit Extract·Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer·Glyceryl Glucoside·Xylitylglucoside·Maltodextrin·Anhydroxylitol·Xylitol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Butylene Glycol·Hexanediol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Alcohol Denat. ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
02 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
03 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
04 Disiloxane Disiloxane
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
07 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
08 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
09 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
10 Water Water
11 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
12 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.
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Olea Europaea Fruit Extract Olive Fruit Extract
15 Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
16 Vp/Eicosene Copolymer VP/Eicosene Copolymer
17 Glyceryl Glucoside Glyceryl Glucoside
18 Xylitylglucoside Xylitylglucoside
19 Maltodextrin Maltodextrin
20 Anhydroxylitol Anhydroxylitol
21 Xylitol Xylitol
22 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
23 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
24 Hexanediol Hexanediol