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Active Marine Astaxanthin Tone up Sun Cream
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 filter stack with astaxanthin and tranexamic acid; tinted base hides TiO2 cast.
◉ 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.
87.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #96 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-free, fragrance-free modern EU filter stack with astaxanthin and tranexamic acid; tinted base hides TiO2 cast.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A tinted hybrid SPF 51 PA++++ built on modern EU filters (ethylhexyl triazone, Uvinul A Plus, bemotrizinol) plus titanium dioxide, with astaxanthin, tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and layered hyaluronic acids. The tint masks TiO2 cast and the formula is alcohol- and fragrance-free.
Pros
- Modern EU UVA filters plus TiO2 deliver SPF 51 PA++++ coverage
- Alcohol-free and fragrance-free for lower irritation potential
- Tint covers the white cast typical of mineral filters
- Astaxanthin, tranexamic acid, and niacinamide for tone support
- Layered hyaluronic acids and bisabolol add hydration and soothing
Cons
- Tinted base limits shade flexibility across skin tones
- Long botanical and amino-acid list raises sensitization odds
- Cooling agent methyl diisopropyl propionamide may tingle on reactive skin
- Ascorbyl palmitate offers limited stable vitamin C activity
Who it's for: Suits buyers wanting high broad-spectrum protection with tone-evening actives in a single tinted step; less ideal if you need a shade-matched finish.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
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) 51 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 12
Water· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Dibutyl Adipate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Propanediol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Methylpropanediol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Cetearyl Alcohol·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Butylene Glycol·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate·Aluminum Hydroxide·Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate· Polyglycerin-6 Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract·Ci 77491·Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract·Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract·Ci 77492·Astaxanthin·Tranexamic Acid·Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide·Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract·Bisabolol·Ascorbyl Palmitate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Mentha Arvensis Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Mentha Viridis Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
08 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
43 Mentha Arvensis Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
46 Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
49 Mentha Viridis Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.