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Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cushion

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

Mineral, FF, alcohol-free with butyloctyl salicylate booster and gentle botanicals; very clean profile.

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. 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).
86.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #112 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral, FF, alcohol-free with butyloctyl salicylate booster and gentle botanicals; very clean profile.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Zinc oxide + titanium dioxide cushion delivering high broad-spectrum protection on a calming botanical base of aloe, birch juice, hyaluronic acid, and licorice root. The all-mineral filter load and cushion format trade some cosmetic finish for clean, reapply-friendly convenience.

Pros
  • All-mineral ZnO + TiO2 system with PA++++ UVA labeling
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per INCI
  • Hyaluronic acid, aloe, and allantoin support a calming base
  • Cushion format eases mid-day reapplication over makeup
Cons
  • Two-mineral filter mix typically leaves a light cast on deeper tones
  • Cushion delivery makes hitting a full UV dose harder than a cream
  • No niacinamide or peptides for buyers seeking active ingredients

Who it's for: Sensitive or mineral-only buyers who want a fragrance-free, reapply-friendly cushion and can tolerate a slight cast in exchange for an all-mineral filter system.

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. 78
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 85
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.
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 40 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
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 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
04 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
05 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
07 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
08 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
09 Propanediol Propanediol
10 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
12 Diisostearyl Malate Diisostearyl Malate
13 Glyceryl Glucoside Glyceryl Glucoside
14 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
15 Laminaria Japonica Extract Kombu Extract
16 Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Korean Elm Root Extract
17 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
18 Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract Manchurian Violet Flower Extract
19 Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract Japanese Yam (Dioscorea Japonica) Root Extract
20 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
21 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
22 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
23 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
25 Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice Japanese White Birch Juice
26 Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
27 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
28 Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
29 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
30 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
31 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
32 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
33 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
34 Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
35 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
36 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
38 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
39 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
40 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.