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zipiderm EGF Skin Barrier Sun Cream
zipiderm

EGF Skin Barrier Sun Cream

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.

FF/AF chemical with all-modern EU filters (DHHB, ETZ, MBBT, iscotrizinol); ceramide/peptide barrier complex, no legacy EDC filters.

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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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89.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #31 of 1558 in the current catalogue. FF/AF chemical with all-modern EU filters (DHHB, ETZ, MBBT, iscotrizinol); ceramide/peptide barrier complex, no legacy EDC filters.
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. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 82
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. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 84
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvasorb HEB 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.
Yes
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?

Chemical filter system using four modern non-EDC filters — DHHB, EHT, MBBT, and iscotrizinol — paired with a five-ceramide complex, ectoin, panthenol, squalane, and cholesterol for barrier support. Fragrance and alcohol free.

Pros
  • Four modern non-EDC UV filters
  • Five-ceramide complex with cholesterol
  • Ectoin, panthenol, and squalane for hydration
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • SPF50 PA++++ protection level
Cons
  • Very long ingredient list increases reaction surface
  • Includes peptides and plant oils — possible sensitizers
  • Olive and seed oils may not suit oilier skin

Who it's for: Buyers seeking modern non-EDC filters combined with heavy barrier-repair ingredients in a single product.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 75 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 14
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Propanediol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·Butylene Glycol· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Behenyl Alcohol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Decyl Glucoside·Tromethamine·Carbomer·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Methylpropanediol·Polyether-1·Xanthan Gum· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Carnosine·Ectoin· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Hydrogenated Lecithin· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Cyclohexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Sucrose Stearate·Dipotassium Phosphate·Acetyl Glutamine·Dipropylene Glycol·Stearic Acid·Hydroxyacetophenone·Palmitic Acid·Sorbitan Laurate·Dioleoyl Pg-trimonium Chloride·Sh-Oligopeptide-1·Octyldodecanol·Cholesterol·Brassica Campestris Sterols·Hydroxyethylcellulose·Sodium PCA·Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester·Cetearyl Alcohol·Olea Europaea Fruit Oil·Bentonite·Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil·Glycosphingolipids·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables·Olive Oil Decyl Esters·Cellulose Gum·Phytosphingosine·Citric Acid·Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Polylactic Acid· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. · Ceramide NS Skin-barrier lipid. ·Chlorella Vulgaris Extract· Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide AS Skin-barrier lipid. · Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Sea Salt· Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Propanediol Propanediol
04 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
05 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
06 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
07 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
08 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
09 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
10 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
11 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
12 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
13 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone MODERN FILTER Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter.
14 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
15 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
16 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
17 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
18 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
19 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
20 Tromethamine Tromethamine
21 Carbomer Carbomer
22 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
23 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
24 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
25 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
26 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
27 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
29 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
30 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
31 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
32 Carnosine Carnosine
33 Ectoin Ectoin
34 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
35 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
36 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
37 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
38 Cyclohexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
42 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
43 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
44 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
45 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
46 Sorbitan Laurate Sorbitan Laurate
49 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
50 Cholesterol Cholesterol
52 Hydroxyethylcellulose Hydroxyethylcellulose
54 Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
55 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
56 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Olive Fruit Oil
57 Bentonite Bentonite
59 Glycosphingolipids Glycosphingolipids
60 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
61 Olive Oil Decyl Esters Olive Oil Decyl Esters
62 Cellulose Gum Cellulose Gum
63 Phytosphingosine Phytosphingosine
64 Citric Acid Citric Acid
66 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
68 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
69 Ceramide NS ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
70 Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Chlorella Extract
71 Ceramide Ap ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
72 Ceramide AS ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
73 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
74 Sea Salt Sea Salt
75 Ceramide Eop ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.