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Sun Project Glow Sun Essence
SPF 30 · 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.
Tinted hybrid with TiO2 + Ethylhexyl Triazone/Tinosorb S; fragrance presence and lower SPF reduce scores; otherwise gentle base.
◉ 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
71.1
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #790 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tinted hybrid with TiO2 + Ethylhexyl Triazone/Tinosorb S; fragrance presence and lower SPF reduce scores; otherwise gentle base.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A tinted hybrid essence pairing titanium dioxide with modern Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bemotrizinol, finished with mica for a glowy look. Filter modernity is strong, but SPF 30 and added fragrance limit reach.
Pros
- Modern Ethylhexyl Triazone and Bemotrizinol filters
- Titanium dioxide adds mineral UV coverage
- Niacinamide included for tone support
- Glowy essence texture suits dry, dull skin
- Mica and iron oxides give a soft tint
Cons
- SPF 30 only — lower headroom than SPF 50 peers
- Contains added fragrance
- Glow finish reads dewy, not matte-friendly
- Mica shimmer can read sweaty in photos
Who it's for: Drier or dull complexions wanting a tinted, glowy daily essence with modern filters, comfortable at SPF 30.
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.
Essence
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Glowy
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.
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) 51 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dibutyl Adipate·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Dimethicone· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate·Butylene Glycol·Polysorbate 60·1‚2-Hexanediol·Diethylhexyl 2 (pending review)·6-Naphthalate (pending review)· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Pentylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Mica·Glyceryl Stearate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Iron Oxides·Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Palmitic Acid·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Sucrose Stearate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·Stearic Acid·Isohexadecane·Alumina·Xanthan Gum·Triethoxycaprylylsilane· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Glyceryl Caprylate·Polysorbate 80·Disodium Edta· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Sorbitan Isostearate·Tin Oxide·Sorbitan Oleate·Myristic Acid·Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Water· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice·Alcea Rosea Flower Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
12 Diethylhexyl 2 Pending review
13 6-Naphthalate Pending review
20 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
26 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
28 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.
29 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer