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The Saem
Eco Earth Cica Sun Cream
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. KR 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 skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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).
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.
Verdict Should you buy 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.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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.
Mineral
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.
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) 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 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
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.
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.