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THE PURE LOTUS Jeju Botanical Hydro Boost Sunscreen
THE PURE LOTUS

Jeju Botanical Hydro Boost Sunscreen

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

Same modern filter system, hydrating cream texture, fragrance-free claim contradicted by Fragrance in INCI; alcohol-free is a plus.

◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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80.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #315 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same modern filter system, hydrating cream texture, fragrance-free claim contradicted by Fragrance in INCI; alcohol-free is a plus.
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. 100
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 50
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 74
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 68
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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
Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX 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.
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.
Cream
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.
No
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?

Hydrating chemical cream built on the same modern filter stack (Mexoryl SX, Uvinul T 150 and A Plus, Parsol SLX, Bemotrizinol). UV protection and filter modernity both score at the top. Alcohol-free, but Fragrance in the INCI limits sensitive-skin appeal.

Pros
  • Five modern filters including Mexoryl SX and Bemotrizinol
  • Alcohol-free (no denatured alcohol or ethanol)
  • Niacinamide, lotus extracts, and sea water in the base
  • SPF 51 / PA++++ with maximum UV protection score
  • Hydrating cream texture without a mineral cast
Cons
  • Contains Fragrance
  • Sensitivity safety score sits in the mid-range

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a hydrating, modern-filter chemical sunscreen who tolerate fragrance and don't need a mineral finish.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 5 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Propanediol·Methylpropanediol· Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·1‚2-Hexanediol· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Tromethamine·Caprylyl Methicone·Cetearyl Alcohol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate·Methyl Trimethicone· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Glyceryl Stearate·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Vp/Va Copolymer·Polyether-1·Carbomer·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Disodium Edta·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water·Sea Water·Butylene Glycol·Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract·Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract·Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract·Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract·Pentylene Glycol·Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract·Caprylyl Glycol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Propanediol Propanediol
04 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
05 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
06 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
07 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
08 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
09 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
10 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
11 Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
12 Tromethamine Tromethamine
13 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
14 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
15 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
16 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
17 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
18 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
19 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
20 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
21 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
22 Vp/Va Copolymer
23 Polyether-1
24 Carbomer Carbomer
25 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
26 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.
27 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
28 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
29 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer
30 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
31 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
32 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water Green Tea Leaf Water
33 Sea Water Sea Water
34 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
35 Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Carrot Root Extract
36 Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract Lotus Leaf Extract
37 Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract Lotus Root Extract
38 Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract Broccoli Extract
39 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
40 Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract Lotus Flower Extract
41 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
42 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.