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Porebarrier Tinted Sunscreen

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.

ZnO+TiO2 tinted mineral with iron oxides; silicone-rich for blur. No fragrance/alcohol. Iron oxides mitigate white cast.

△ 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
85.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #144 of 1558 in the current catalogue. ZnO+TiO2 tinted mineral with iron oxides; silicone-rich for blur. No fragrance/alcohol. Iron oxides mitigate white cast.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Mineral tint on ZnO and TiO2 with iron oxides and silicone polymers for a blurring finish. Niacinamide, caffeine, and panthenol sit in a silicone-rich base that drives texture and feel.

Pros
  • Iron oxides offset the typical mineral white cast
  • ZnO plus TiO2 for full mineral UV coverage
  • Niacinamide, panthenol, and allantoin for soothing
  • Silicone-rich base creates a pore-blurring finish
  • Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol per INCI
Cons
  • Heavy silicone matrix may not suit silicone-sensitive users
  • Mineral system can still feel dense versus chemical fluids
  • Single tint limits shade matching across skin tones

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a tinted mineral with a blurring effect over pores, not those after a barely-there texture.

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. 76
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 76
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 80
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.
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) 35 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cyclohexasiloxane· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Propylheptyl Caprylate·Caprylyl Methicone·Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Polypropylsilsesquioxane· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Dicaprylyl Ether·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Magnesium Sulfate·1‚2-Hexanediol·Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Iron Oxides·Dibutyl Adipate·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Glyceryl Caprylate·Caprylyl Glycol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Aluminum Hydroxide· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Polymethyl Methacrylate·Caffeine· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive.
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 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
06 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
07 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
08 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
09 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
10 Polypropylsilsesquioxane
11 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
12 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
13 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
14 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
15 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
16 Dicaprylyl Ether Dicaprylyl Ether
17 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
18 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
19 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
20 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
21 Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
22 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
23 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
24 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
25 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
26 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
27 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
28 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
29 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
30 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
31 Polymethyl Methacrylate Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
32 Caffeine Caffeine
33 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
34 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
35 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.