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Truecica Aqua Calming Sun Cream

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Modern triazine/DHHB filter blend, niacinamide, centella; lavender oil + linalool/geraniol/limonene drop sensitivity score despite fragrance-free claim.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· 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).
85.8
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Composite score · independent
Ranks #136 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern triazine/DHHB filter blend, niacinamide, centella; lavender oil + linalool/geraniol/limonene drop sensitivity score despite fragrance-free claim.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Five-filter modern EU-style chemical sunscreen using Uvinul T 150, bemotrizinol, Uvasorb HEB, ecamsule, and Uvinul A Plus. Alcohol-free with a centella asiatica complex, but lavender oil and declared allergens limit reactive-skin use.

Pros
  • Five modern EU UV filters, no octinoxate
  • Alcohol-free formula
  • Centella complex with asiaticoside and madecassoside
  • Niacinamide and panthenol included
  • Filter modernity scored 100
Cons
  • Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil included
  • Declared allergens: linalool, geraniol, limonene
  • UV protection 85, below the EU-filter peers in the brand
  • Sensitivity score 50 on the rubric

Who it's for: Buyers wanting modern EU filters with a centella base who don't react to essential-oil-derived fragrance allergens.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 62
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 80
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 78
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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
Uvasorb HEB Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 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.
Chemical
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.
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) 55 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 5 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 9
Water·Dibutyl Adipate· Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Propanediol·Butylene Glycol·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·1‚2-Hexanediol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Silica· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Tromethamine· Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Artemisia Capillaris Extract·Asiaticoside·Madecassic Acid·Asiatic Acid· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. ·Trehalose· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Sodium Palmitoyl Proline·Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract·Copernicia Cerifera Wax·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Cetearyl Alcohol·Behenyl Alcohol·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Glyceryl Stearate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Carbomer· Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Synthetic Wax·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide·Dextrin Palmitate·Polyurethane-1·Sodium Stearoxy Pg-hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate·Trihydroxystearin·Oryza Sativa Bran Wax· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Dipropylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Portulaca Oleracea Extract· Linalool Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Geraniol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone MODERN FILTER Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter.
04 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
05 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
06 Propanediol Propanediol
07 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
08 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
09 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
10 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
11 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
12 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
13 Silica Silica
14 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
15 Rhus Succedanea Fruit Wax
16 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
17 Tromethamine Tromethamine
18 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
19 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
20 Artemisia Capillaris Extract Artemisia Capillaris Extract
21 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
22 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
23 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
24 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
25 Trehalose Trehalose
26 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
27 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
28 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
29 Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
30 Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
31 Copernicia Cerifera Wax Carnauba Wax
32 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
33 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
34 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
35 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
36 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
37 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
38 Carbomer Carbomer
39 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
40 Synthetic Wax
41 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
42 Dextrin Palmitate Dextrin Palmitate
43 Polyurethane-1
44 Sodium Stearoxy Pg-hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate Sodium Stearoxy PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate
45 Trihydroxystearin Trihydroxystearin
46 Oryza Sativa Bran Wax Rice Bran Wax
47 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
48 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
49 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
50 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
51 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
52 Portulaca Oleracea Extract
53 Linalool NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
54 Geraniol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
55 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.