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Saferecipe Niamin C Tone-Up Sun

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.

Heavy essential-oil blend (pine, lavender, eucalyptus, lemon, ylang-ylang, geranium, orange) plus citral/geraniol/citronellol — very high sensitization risk.

HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· 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. 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.
74.1
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #625 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Heavy essential-oil blend (pine, lavender, eucalyptus, lemon, ylang-ylang, geranium, orange) plus citral/geraniol/citronellol — very high sensitization risk.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Tinted tone-up with a modern filter quartet (bemotrizinol, DHHB, ethylhexyl triazone, Parsol SLX) over TiO2, layered with three vitamin C forms and cyanocobalamin. The sensitivity ceiling is low: pine, lemon, ylang ylang, geranium, lavender, and eucalyptus oils plus five labeled allergens.

Pros
  • Modern broad-spectrum filter set delivers strong UVA1 protection
  • Three ascorbic acid derivatives offer multiple vitamin C pathways
  • Iron-oxide tint supports visible-light coverage
  • Niacinamide and adenosine included
Cons
  • Lemon, ylang ylang, geranium, lavender, and pine oils stack sensitizers
  • Five labeled allergens: limonene, linalool, citronellol, geraniol, citral
  • Ascorbic acid plus citrus oils compounds reactivity risk

Who it's for: Tolerant, pigmentation-focused buyers wanting modern UV filters with vitamin C; not appropriate for sensitive or barrier-compromised skin.

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. 96
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 30
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
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
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus 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.
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.
Hybrid
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.
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.
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 74 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 11 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 7
Water·Phenethyl Benzoate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Propanediol·Dibutyl Adipate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Dipropylene Glycol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Isononyl Isononanoate·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Silica·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil· Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Limon Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Cananga Odorata Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Houttuynia Cordata Extract· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Juglans Nigra Leaf Extract·Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract·Sophora Japonica Leaf Extract·Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract·Chitosan· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Stearic Acid·Palmitic Acid·Aluminum Hydroxide·Glyceryl Stearate·Hydroxyacetophenone·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Isododecane·Octyldodecanol·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Tromethamine·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate·Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate·Sodium Polyacrylate·Sorbitan Isostearate· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Butylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Cyanocobalamin· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Cholesterol·Ascorbic Acid·3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid·Ascorbyl Glucoside·Cetearyl Alcohol·C12-16 Alcohols·Disodium Edta· 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. · 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. · 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. · 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. · Citral 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. ·Ci 77492·Iron Oxides
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Phenethyl Benzoate Phenethyl Benzoate
03 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
05 Propanediol Propanediol
06 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
07 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
08 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
09 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
10 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
11 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
12 Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate
13 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
14 Silica Silica
15 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
16 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
17 Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil Scotch Pine Leaf Oil
18 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.
19 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
20 Citrus Limon Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
21 Cananga Odorata Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
22 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
23 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
24 Houttuynia Cordata Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract
25 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
27 Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract Red Pine Leaf Extract
30 Chitosan Chitosan
31 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
32 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
33 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
34 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
35 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
36 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
37 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
38 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
39 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
40 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
41 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
42 Isododecane Isododecane
43 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
44 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
45 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
46 Tromethamine Tromethamine
47 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
48 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
49 Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
50 Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
51 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
52 Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
53 Sodium Polyacrylate Sodium Polyacrylate
54 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
55 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
56 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
57 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
58 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
59 Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12
60 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
61 Cholesterol Cholesterol
62 Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
63 3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
64 Ascorbyl Glucoside Ascorbyl Glucoside
65 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
67 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
68 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.
69 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.
70 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.
71 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.
72 Citral 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.
73 Ci 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
74 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides