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Solone Hydro Sunscreen Primer Essence SPF 40 PA++++
Solone

Hydro Sunscreen Primer Essence SPF 40 PA++++

SPF 40 · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Taiwan global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Lightweight essence with botanical extracts; octinoxate/avobenzone/octocrylene stack drags health score. Fragrance-free.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #983 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Lightweight essence with botanical extracts; octinoxate/avobenzone/octocrylene stack drags health score. Fragrance-free.
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. 85
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 65
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. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 58
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 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
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene 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.
Chemical
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.
Essence
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.
Yes
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?

Lightweight essence-textured sunscreen using the same avobenzone, octinoxate, and octocrylene trio at SPF 40. Botanical extracts and niacinamide add skincare value, but UV protection sits below the SPF 50 alternatives in the lineup.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Niacinamide and centella included
  • Essence texture for layering under makeup
  • Multiple humectants and barrier extracts
Cons
  • SPF 40 rather than SPF 50+
  • Filter modernity scored 50
  • Octinoxate flagged for environmental concerns
  • No mineral filter backup

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a serum-like SPF 40 essence with skincare actives, comfortable with the legacy chemical filter trio.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 23 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water·Butylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Sodium Polyacrylate·Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters·Caprylyl Glycol·Silica·Chlorphenesin·Phenoxyethanol·Lecithin·Hexylene Glycol· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract·Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract· Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
04 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
05 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
06 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
07 Sodium Polyacrylate Sodium Polyacrylate
08 Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
09 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
10 Silica Silica
11 Chlorphenesin Chlorphenesin
12 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
13 Lecithin Lecithin
14 Hexylene Glycol Hexylene Glycol
15 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
16 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
17 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
18 Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
19 Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
20 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
21 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract
22 Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Chamomile Flower Extract
23 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.