Sunscreen Ranker Independent ranker
The Saem Eco Earth Cica Sun Cream
The Saem

Eco Earth Cica Sun Cream

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Mineral ZnO/TiO2 with cica complex but contains fragrance and phenoxyethanol; mineral white cast limits elegance.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· 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).
Where to buy it
YesStyle US In stock
広告 / Affiliate Disclosure · Sunscreen Ranker earns commission on the above links. Rankings are scored independently — no brand pays for placement.
76.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #527 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral ZnO/TiO2 with cica complex but contains fragrance and phenoxyethanol; mineral white cast limits elegance.
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. 99
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
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. 58
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 68
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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?

All-mineral cream on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide carrying a centella complex of asiaticoside, madecassic acid, and asiatic acid. Ethanol-free, but does contain fragrance and several essential-oil extracts.

Pros
  • Zinc oxide + titanium dioxide only
  • Full centella complex with three active triterpenes
  • Ethanol-free formula
  • PA++++ broad-spectrum rating
Cons
  • Contains fragrance
  • Thyme, peppermint, and marjoram extracts add sensitizer load
  • Mineral load produces a visible cast

Who it's for: Light-to-medium skin tones wanting a mineral SPF with a centella complex who can tolerate fragrance and herbal extracts.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 29 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 4 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Water·Cyclopentasiloxane· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Propanediol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dimethicone·PEG-10 Dimethicone·Phenyl Trimethicone·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Pentylene Glycol·Magnesium Sulfate·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Phenoxyethanol·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Sorbitan Sesquioleate·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Butylene Glycol· Rosa Canina Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Asiaticoside·Madecassic Acid·Asiatic Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
03 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Propanediol Propanediol
05 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 Dimethicone Dimethicone
07 PEG-10 Dimethicone PEG-10 Dimethicone
08 Phenyl Trimethicone Phenyl Trimethicone
09 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
10 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
11 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
12 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
13 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
14 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.
15 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
16 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
17 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer
18 Sorbitan Sesquioleate Sorbitan Sesquioleate
19 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
20 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
21 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
22 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
23 Rosa Canina Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
24 Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
25 Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
26 Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
27 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
28 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
29 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid