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Cica Calming Sun Serum

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

Modern EU filters with cica/hyaluronic complex, alcohol-free, no essential oils; fragrance is the only sensitizer concern.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· 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).
83.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #223 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern EU filters with cica/hyaluronic complex, alcohol-free, no essential oils; fragrance is the only sensitizer concern.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A serum-textured chemical SPF 51 with the five-filter modern EU stack (EHT, Mexoryl SX, BEMT, DHHB, Parsol SLX), layered with niacinamide, a centella complex, and an extensive hyaluronic acid system. Added Fragrance is the only notable sensitizer.

Pros
  • Five modern EU UV filters spanning UVB to long UVA
  • Centella complex with asiaticoside and madecassoside
  • Multiple hyaluronic acid forms plus HA crosspolymer
  • Essence finish lighter than typical cream-format SPFs
  • No ethanol or denatured alcohol
Cons
  • Added Fragrance at the end of the INCI
  • No tint — mineral-curious users won't find color correction
  • Cetearyl alcohol still present in the emulsion

Who it's for: Sensitive-leaning buyers wanting modern UVA depth on a cica and HA base; skip if you avoid all fragranced sunscreen.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 60
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 72
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Chemical
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.
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) 50 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 5 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 18
Water·Dibutyl Adipate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Tromethamine·1‚2-Hexanediol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Cetearyl Alcohol·Pentylene Glycol· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract·Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract· Centella Asiatica Root Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Glyceryl Stearate·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate·Inulin Lauryl Carbamate·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Dextrin· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Saccharomyces Ferment· Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Asiaticoside· Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. · Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Madecassic Acid·Asiatic Acid· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
04 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
05 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
06 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
07 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
08 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
09 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
10 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
11 Tromethamine Tromethamine
12 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
13 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
14 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
15 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
16 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
17 Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract Safflower Flower Extract
18 Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Gardenia Fruit Extract
19 Centella Asiatica Root Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
20 Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
21 Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract Cape Aloe Leaf Extract
22 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
23 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
24 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
25 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
26 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
27 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
28 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
29 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
30 Inulin Lauryl Carbamate Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
31 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
32 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
33 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
34 Dextrin Dextrin
35 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
36 Saccharomyces Ferment
37 Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
38 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
39 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
40 Potassium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
41 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
42 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
43 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
44 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
45 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
46 Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
47 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
48 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
49 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
50 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.