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Centella Sun Cream

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.

Same formula as the Mini — strong filter stack but denatured alcohol high in the LOI and lavender oil/linalool/geraniol allergens limit sensitive-skin suitability.

◐ 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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin.
81.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #296 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same formula as the Mini — strong filter stack but denatured alcohol high in the LOI and lavender oil/linalool/geraniol allergens limit sensitive-skin suitability.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A strong modern EU filter stack — Mexoryl SX, Uvinul T 150, Parsol SLX, Uvinul A Plus, and bemotrizinol — gives broad photostable coverage, but denatured alcohol high in the list plus lavender oil and the linalool and geraniol allergens dent its sensitive-skin appeal.

Pros
  • Five modern EU UV filters including Mexoryl SX
  • Broad photostable UVA-to-UVB coverage
  • Centella asiatica extract for soothing input
  • Modern filter set rivals top EU formulas
Cons
  • Denatured alcohol high in the ingredient list
  • Lavender oil with linalool and geraniol allergens
  • Reactive skin may find it drying or stinging

Who it's for: Buyers prioritizing modern broad-spectrum filters who tolerate an alcohol-based finish and do not react to common essential-oil allergens.

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. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 40
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. 75
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
Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Cream
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.
Yes
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) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 5 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Methylpropanediol· Alcohol Denat. Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·1‚2-Hexanediol· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Tromethamine·Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate·Caprylyl Methicone·Cetearyl Alcohol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Palmitic Acid·Stearic Acid· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Glyceryl Stearate·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Polyether-1·Carbomer·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer· Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. · 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. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Geraniol 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.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
04 Alcohol Denat. ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
05 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
06 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
07 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
10 Tromethamine Tromethamine
11 Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
12 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
13 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
14 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
15 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
16 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
17 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
18 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
19 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
20 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
21 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
22 Polyether-1
23 Carbomer Carbomer
24 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
25 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
26 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
27 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
28 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
29 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.
30 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
31 Geraniol 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.