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Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Tone Up 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.

Alcohol-free, fragrance-free, modern EU filters with TiO2; centella + niacinamide soothe. Slight white-cast risk from TiO2 tone-up.

◉ 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.
85.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #162 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-free, fragrance-free, modern EU filters with TiO2; centella + niacinamide soothe. Slight white-cast risk from TiO2 tone-up.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A tinted hybrid cream pairing titanium dioxide with three modern EU organic filters (DHHB, EHT, Uvasorb HEB) over a centella and niacinamide base. The TiO2 tone-up smooths complexion but can cast white on deeper skin tones.

Pros
  • Modern EU organic filters alongside TiO2 for hybrid coverage
  • Tinted with iron oxides to offset mineral white cast
  • Centella, madecassoside, niacinamide, tranexamic acid for tone support
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free formulation
  • Sodium hyaluronate and adenosine add hydration
Cons
  • TiO2 tone-up can leave a visible cast on medium to deep skin
  • Single shade tint limits range of complexion match
  • Heavier cream texture may not suit oily skin

Who it's for: Light to medium skin tones seeking a tinted daily SPF with centella and brightening actives in a fragrance-free base.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 85
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 95
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 80
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. 82
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvasorb HEB 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) 44 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 7
Water·Dibutyl Adipate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Propanediol·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract·Hordeum Vulgare Sprout Extract·Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Coco-caprylate/Caprate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer·Dimethiconol·Trisiloxane·Stearic Acid·Alumina·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether·Dicaprylyl Carbonate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Xanthan Gum· Triethoxycaprylylsilane Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Sodium Polyacrylate· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. ·PVM/MA Copolymer·Polyether-1·T-butyl Alcohol·Tranexamic Acid·Dipropylene Glycol·Sodium Palmitoyl Proline·Butylene Glycol·Iron Oxides
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Propanediol Propanediol
05 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
06 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
07 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
08 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
09 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
10 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
11 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
12 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone MODERN FILTER Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter.
13 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
14 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
15 Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract Molokhia Leaf Extract
16 Hordeum Vulgare Sprout Extract
17 Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
18 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
19 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
20 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
21 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
22 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
23 Vp/Eicosene Copolymer VP/Eicosene Copolymer
24 Dimethiconol Dimethiconol
25 Trisiloxane Trisiloxane
26 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
27 Alumina Alumina
28 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
29 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
30 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
31 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
32 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
33 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
34 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
35 Sodium Polyacrylate Sodium Polyacrylate
36 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
37 PVM/MA Copolymer
38 Polyether-1
39 T-butyl Alcohol t-Butyl Alcohol
40 Tranexamic Acid Tranexamic Acid
41 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
42 Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
43 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
44 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides