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Safe Block RX Rosy Tone Up Sun Cushion

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.

Tinted mineral cushion with niacinamide and antioxidants; retinyl palmitate in a sunscreen plus added fragrance compromise both sensitivity and health-safety axes.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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.
75.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #534 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tinted mineral cushion with niacinamide and antioxidants; retinyl palmitate in a sunscreen plus added fragrance compromise both sensitivity and health-safety axes.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A tinted mineral cushion with zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, niacinamide, and antioxidants, finished with a rosy tone-up. Retinyl palmitate inside a sunscreen and added fragrance are notable drawbacks.

Pros
  • Mineral-only zinc and titanium UV system
  • Niacinamide, ascorbic acid, and bioflavonoids
  • Cushion format suits touch-ups over makeup
  • Iron oxides add HEV-light defense
Cons
  • Retinyl palmitate is debated in sun-exposed products
  • Added fragrance raises sensitivity risk
  • Cushion delivery makes adequate dosing difficult
  • Tone-up effect can read pink on deeper skin

Who it's for: For tinted-cushion users wanting a rosy mineral finish and who don't avoid retinyl palmitate or fragrance.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 60
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
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.
Mineral
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.
Cushion
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) 41 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
05 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
06 Triheptanoin Triheptanoin
07 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
08 Phenyl Trimethicone Phenyl Trimethicone
09 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
10 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
11 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
12 Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract
13 Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract Artichoke Leaf Extract
14 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water Green Tea Leaf Water
15 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
16 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
17 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
18 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
19 Diisostearyl Malate Diisostearyl Malate
20 Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates Copolymer
21 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
22 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
23 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
24 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
25 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
26 Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
27 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
28 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
29 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
30 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
31 Polyquaternium-51 Polyquaternium-51
32 Beta-glucan Beta-Glucan
33 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
34 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
35 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
36 Retinyl Palmitate Retinyl Palmitate
37 Bioflavonoids Bioflavonoids
38 Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
40 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.
41 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides