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All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++
SPF 45 · 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.
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; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum.
61.0
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.
Verdict Should you buy 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.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
No
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 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
10 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
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.
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.
46 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
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.
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.
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.
62 Sorbitan Olvate Sodium Hydroxide Pending review