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MISSHA All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++
MISSHA

All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++

SPF 45 · 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.

Octinoxate plus fragrance, citronellol, linalool, limonene, butylphenyl methylpropional, BHT, and PEG-100. High allergen and endocrine-disruption concerns.

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.
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1312 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate plus fragrance, citronellol, linalool, limonene, butylphenyl methylpropional, BHT, and PEG-100. High allergen and endocrine-disruption concerns.
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. 88
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 70
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 25
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
PBSA Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol 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.
Essence
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.
No
Verdict Is it worth it?

A botanically loaded essence sunscreen with octinoxate, PBSA, avobenzone-replacement DHHB, and bemotrizinol. The fragrance complex includes flagged allergens, and BHT pushes sensitivity scores down.

Pros
  • Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate stabilizes UVA coverage
  • Lightweight essence texture suits layering
  • Niacinamide-free but rich in plant extracts
  • Includes panthenol for mild soothing
Cons
  • Fragrance plus citronellol, linalool, limonene, butylphenyl methylpropional
  • BHT antioxidant raises health-safety concerns
  • Octinoxate carries endocrine-disruption scrutiny
  • Multiple alcohol forms present in the base

Who it's for: Suits non-reactive skin wanting a fluid essence finish; avoid if you react to fragrance allergens.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 63 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 6 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA ·Butylene Glycol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Cetearyl Alcohol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Glyceryl Stearate·Cetearyl Olivate·Cyclopentasiloxane·Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer· Rosa Davurica Bud Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract·Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract· Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Morus Alba Fruit Extract·Pueraria Lobata Root Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice·Morus Alba Root Extract·Portulaca Oleracea Extract·Limonia Acidissima Extract·Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water·Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Water·Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water·Polysorbate 60·Dimethicone·Polyacrylate-13·Peg-100 Stearate·Polyisobutene·Sorbitan Sesquioleate· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Sorbitan Isostearate·Polysorbate 20· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Caprylyl Glycol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer·Sorbitan Olivate·Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract·Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Propylene Glycol·1‚2-Hexanediol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Sodium Benzoate·Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract·Hamamelis Virginiana Water· Citronellol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Linalool Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. ·Potassium Sorbate· Butylphenyl Methylpropional Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. ·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract·Phenoxyethanol·Disodium Edta·Sorbitan Olvate Sodium Hydroxide (pending review)·Sodium Hydroxide
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
04 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid LEGACY FILTER PBSA
05 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
08 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
09 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
10 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
11 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
12 Cetearyl Olivate Cetearyl Olivate
13 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
14 Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
15 Rosa Davurica Bud Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
16 Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
17 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
18 Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract Japanese Mugwort Leaf Extract
19 Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract Persimmon Leaf Extract
20 Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
21 Morus Alba Fruit Extract White Mulberry Fruit Extract
23 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Aloe Vera Leaf Juice
24 Morus Alba Root Extract White Mulberry Root Extract
26 Limonia Acidissima Extract Wood Apple Extract
27 Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water Cornflower Water
29 Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water Immortelle Flower Water
30 Polysorbate 60 Polysorbate 60
31 Dimethicone Dimethicone
33 Peg-100 Stearate PEG-100 Stearate
35 Sorbitan Sesquioleate Sorbitan Sesquioleate
36 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
37 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
38 Polysorbate 20 Polysorbate 20
39 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
40 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
41 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
42 Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
43 Sorbitan Olivate Sorbitan Olivate
44 Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract Cucumber Fruit Extract
45 Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract Lotus Flower Extract
46 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
47 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
48 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
49 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.
50 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate
51 Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract Lotus Flower Extract
52 Hamamelis Virginiana Water Witch Hazel Water
53 Citronellol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
54 Linalool NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
55 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
56 Potassium Sorbate Potassium Sorbate
57 Butylphenyl Methylpropional NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
58 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Root Extract
59 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract
60 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
61 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
62 Sorbitan Olvate Sodium Hydroxide Pending review
63 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide