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Tomato Tone Up Sun Cream

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.

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

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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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%.
Verdict Should you buy 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.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 95
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 65
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
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
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 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.
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) 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 19 Jun 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
13 Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract Lotus Flower 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.