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Cica-Tree Soothing Daily Sun Fluid

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 EU filter set but a dense essential-oil blend (lavender, rosemary, juniper, eucalyptus, thuja) with limonene flags sensitivity heavily.

◐ 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).
78.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #409 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern EU filter set but a dense essential-oil blend (lavender, rosemary, juniper, eucalyptus, thuja) with limonene flags sensitivity heavily.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A modern EU-style fluid built on Mexoryl SX and XL, Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, and Uvasorb HEB, with niacinamide and panthenol. The soothing positioning is undercut by a dense essential-oil cocktail and limonene.

Pros
  • Modern five-filter blend with strong UVA1 coverage
  • Niacinamide, allantoin, and panthenol support comfort
  • Batyl alcohol and lecithin add light barrier support
  • Fragrance-free in the formal sense, with no denatured alcohol
  • Fluid texture suitable for daily layering
Cons
  • Lavender, rosemary, juniper, eucalyptus, and thuja oils raise irritation risk
  • Contains limonene, a known fragrance allergen
  • Essential-oil load contradicts the soothing positioning
  • Cetearyl and behenyl alcohol may feel heavy on oily skin

Who it's for: Buyers who tolerate aromatic botanicals and want a modern-filter daily fluid; avoid if skin is reactive or essential-oil sensitive.

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. 38
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 74
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
Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvasorb HEB 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) 46 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 5 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 4 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water·Butylene Glycol·1‚2-Hexanediol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dibutyl Adipate·Water· Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·Tripropylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL ·Arachidyl Alcohol·Behenyl Alcohol·Arachidyl Glucoside·Tromethamine· Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Vinyl Dimethicone·Caprylyl Methicone·C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Batyl Alcohol·Stearic Acid·Lecithin·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Cetearyl Alcohol·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Juniperus Mexicana Oil·Abies Sibirica Oil· Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil·Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil· 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. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Sodium DNA· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water Tea Tree Leaf Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
04 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
05 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
06 Water Water
07 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
08 Tripropylene Glycol
09 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
10 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
11 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
12 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
13 Arachidyl Alcohol Arachidyl Alcohol
14 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
15 Arachidyl Glucoside Arachidyl Glucoside
16 Tromethamine Tromethamine
17 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone MODERN FILTER Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter.
18 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
19 Vinyl Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone
20 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
21 C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
22 Batyl Alcohol Batyl Alcohol
23 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
24 Lecithin Lecithin
25 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
26 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
27 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
28 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
29 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
30 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
31 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
32 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
33 Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil Scotch Pine Leaf Oil
34 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
35 Juniperus Mexicana Oil Texas Cedarwood Oil
36 Abies Sibirica Oil Siberian Fir Oil
37 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
38 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.
39 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
40 Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil Cypress Oil
41 Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
42 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.
43 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
44 Sodium DNA
45 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
46 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer