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SKINFOOD Tomato Tone Up Sun Cream
SKINFOOD

Tomato Tone Up 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.

Octinoxate (endocrine concern), added fragrance, and TiO2 tone-up; lactic acid present. Lower scores across safety axes.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· 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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63.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1224 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate (endocrine concern), added fragrance, and TiO2 tone-up; lactic acid present. Lower scores across safety axes.
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. 95
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 65
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 65
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. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
Hybrid
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?

A hybrid tone-up cream stacking octinoxate with titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and octisalate, plus added fragrance and lactic acid. Older filter choices and irritant load limit the safety profile.

Pros
  • Four-filter hybrid system with mineral and organic coverage
  • Zinc oxide contributes UVA breadth
  • Tomato, lotus, and ume extracts add antioxidants
  • Alcohol-free base
  • Glycerin and lactic acid for surface hydration
Cons
  • Octinoxate carries endocrine-disruption concerns
  • Added fragrance raises irritation potential
  • Lactic acid plus fragrance increases stinging risk on compromised skin
  • Tone-up can leave white cast on deeper skin

Who it's for: Light skin tones wanting an affordable tone-up SPF and accepting octinoxate, added fragrance, and a low-acid exfoliant.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 27 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Water·Cyclopentasiloxane· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dipropylene Glycol· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Butylene Glycol·Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone·Sorbitan Isostearate·Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract·Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract·Prunus Mume Fruit Extract·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Magnesium Sulfate·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid·Caprylyl Glycol·Hydroxyacetophenone·Dimethicone·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·1‚2-Hexanediol·Citric Acid· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Lactic Acid· 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 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
03 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
06 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
07 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
08 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
09 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
10 Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
11 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
12 Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
13 Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract Lotus Flower Extract
14 Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
15 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
16 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
17 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
18 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
19 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
20 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
21 Dimethicone Dimethicone
22 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
23 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
24 Citric Acid Citric Acid
25 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
26 Lactic Acid Lactic Acid
27 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.