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The Saem Eco Earth Waterproof Sun Cream
The Saem

Eco Earth Waterproof Sun Cream

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Modern DHHB/BEMT/triazone + ZnO/TiO2 hybrid, fragrance and ethanol present; cleaner filter profile than US-style siblings.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
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83.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #217 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern DHHB/BEMT/triazone + ZnO/TiO2 hybrid, fragrance and ethanol present; cleaner filter profile than US-style siblings.
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. 92
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 65
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. 76
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 72
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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Hybrid
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.
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' 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.
No
Verdict Is it worth it?

Tinted hybrid cream using the modern EU filter trio DHHB, Bemotrizinol, and Uvinul T 150 alongside zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Iron oxides provide the tint, but the base contains fragrance, ethanol, and a long botanical list.

Pros
  • Modern EU filter stack: DHHB, Bemotrizinol, Uvinul T 150
  • Iron-oxide tint helps neutralize white cast
  • Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide both present
  • Niacinamide and centella support actives
Cons
  • Contains fragrance and ethanol
  • Very long extract list increases cumulative allergen load
  • Single fixed shade may not match all complexions

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a tinted broad-spectrum cream on a modern filter profile who can accept fragrance and ethanol in the base.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 52 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 7
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Propylheptyl Caprylate·Dibutyl Adipate·Cyclohexasiloxane·Disiloxane·Butylene Glycol·Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Disteardimonium Hectorite· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract·Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein·Maltodextrin·Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract·Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil·Laminaria Japonica Extract·Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract·Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract·Oryza Sativa Bran Oil·Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Magnesium Sulfate·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·1‚2-Hexanediol·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Glyceryl Caprylate·Caprylyl Glycol·Mica· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Biosaccharide Gum-1· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Octyldodecanol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Iron Oxides
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
04 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
05 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
06 Disiloxane Disiloxane
07 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
08 Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate
09 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
10 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
11 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
12 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
15 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
16 Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Willowherb Extract
17 Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
18 Maltodextrin Maltodextrin
19 Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
20 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Moringa Seed Oil
21 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
22 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
23 Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil Viper's Bugloss Seed Oil
24 Laminaria Japonica Extract Kombu Extract
25 Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Korean Elm Root Extract
26 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
27 Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract Manchurian Violet Flower Extract
28 Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract Japanese Yam (Dioscorea Japonica) Root Extract
29 Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Rice Bran Oil
30 Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract Balloon Vine Extract
31 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
32 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
33 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
34 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
35 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
36 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
37 Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
38 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
39 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
40 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
41 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
42 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
43 Mica Mica
44 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
45 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
46 Biosaccharide Gum-1 Biosaccharide Gum-1
47 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
48 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
49 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
50 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
51 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.
52 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides