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UV Expert Repair Sun Essence

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.

Modern organic filters, niacinamide and ectoin in elegant essence; fragrance present but no alcohol or octinoxate.

◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
82.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #255 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern organic filters, niacinamide and ectoin in elegant essence; fragrance present but no alcohol or octinoxate.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A chemical essence built on ethylhexyl triazone, DHHB, and bemotrizinol alongside both Mexoryl XL and Mexoryl SX, layered with niacinamide, ectoin, and ascorbic acid polypeptide. Added Fragrance limits sensitive-skin appeal.

Pros
  • Five modern filters including both Mexoryl XL and SX
  • Niacinamide, ectoin, and tocopherol in supporting roles
  • Alcohol-free formula with no denatured alcohol
  • Ascorbic acid polypeptide adds an antioxidant note
  • Lightweight essence texture for layering
Cons
  • Contains unspecified Fragrance
  • Untinted, so no immediate cosmetic correction
  • Inulin lauryl carbamate may pill under certain bases

Who it's for: Users wanting a feature-rich chemical essence with antioxidants and untroubled by added Fragrance.

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. 50
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 72
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
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) 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.
Essence
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.
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) 36 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 5 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Propanediol·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL ·Caprylyl Methicone· Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·Butylene Glycol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Tromethamine·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Microcrystalline Cellulose·Sphingomonas Ferment Extract·Inulin Lauryl Carbamate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Cellulose Gum·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate·Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide·Ectoin· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract·Sodium DNA
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Propanediol Propanediol
04 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
05 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
06 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
07 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
08 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
09 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
10 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
11 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
12 Tromethamine Tromethamine
13 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
14 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
15 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
16 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
17 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
18 Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
19 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
20 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
21 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
22 Microcrystalline Cellulose Microcrystalline Cellulose
23 Sphingomonas Ferment Extract Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
24 Inulin Lauryl Carbamate Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
25 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
26 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.
27 Cellulose Gum Cellulose Gum
28 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
29 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
30 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
31 Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide
32 Ectoin Ectoin
33 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
34 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
35 Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
36 Sodium DNA