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Pretty skin The Pure Jeju Tangerine Vita C Brightening 365 Sun Cream
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The Pure Jeju Tangerine Vita C Brightening 365 Sun Cream

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Mineral-only with niacinamide and vitamins; fragrance and retinyl palmitate present (photo-instability concerns) modestly drop safety.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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75.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #547 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral-only with niacinamide and vitamins; fragrance and retinyl palmitate present (photo-instability concerns) modestly drop safety.
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. 99
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 50
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 65
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
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 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.
Mineral
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.
Cream
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.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

Mineral SPF 51 PA++++ paired with sodium ascorbyl phosphate, a B-vitamin cascade, citrus unshiu peel and a long marine-extract complex. Retinyl palmitate and fragrance add modest sensitivity considerations.

Pros
  • Mineral broad-spectrum SPF 51 PA++++
  • Sodium ascorbyl phosphate for brightening
  • B-vitamin cascade plus panthenol
  • Ectoin, tocopheryl acetate, niacinamide
  • Citrus, calendula and marine extracts
Cons
  • Contains retinyl palmitate, debated for photo-stability
  • Contains fragrance
  • Untinted; residual mineral cast possible
  • Iodine-sensitive users may react to marine extracts

Who it's for: Brightening-focused buyers wanting a mineral SPF with vitamin antioxidants who aren't avoiding retinyl palmitate.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 57 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water·Butylene Glycol· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·1‚2-Hexanediol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Aluminum Hydroxide·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Isohexadecane·Stearic Acid· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polysorbate 80·Sorbitan Isostearate·Polysorbate 60· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Sorbitan Oleate·Disodium Edta·Tocopheryl Acetate· Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Hamamelis Virginiana Extract· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Ectoin·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract·Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate·Biosaccharide Gum-4·Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract·Ecklonia Cava Extract·Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Sargassum Fulvellum Extract·Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate·Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract·Hizikia Fusiforme Extract·Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract·Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Glyceryl Linolenate·Glyceryl Arachidonate·Retinyl Palmitate·Biotin·Thiamine Hcl·Folic Acid·Pyridoxine·Menadione·Cyanocobalamin· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
06 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
07 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
10 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
11 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
12 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
13 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
14 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
15 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
16 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
17 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
18 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
19 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
20 Polysorbate 60 Polysorbate 60
21 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
23 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
24 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
25 Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
27 Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Witch Hazel Extract
28 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
29 Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
30 Ectoin Ectoin
31 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
32 Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract Lotus Leaf Extract
33 Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
34 Biosaccharide Gum-4 Biosaccharide Gum-4
35 Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract
36 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
38 Ecklonia Cava Extract Ecklonia Cava Extract
40 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
42 Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
44 Hizikia Fusiforme Extract Hijiki Extract
45 Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Calendula Flower Extract
47 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
50 Retinyl Palmitate Retinyl Palmitate
51 Biotin Biotin
56 Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12
57 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.