ZYMOGEN
Houttuynia Cordata Ferment Sun Cream SPF27 PA++ 40ml
SPF 27 · 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.
All-mineral, fragrance-free, alcohol-free, gentle ferment extracts. Lower SPF/PA limits utility; phenoxyethanol+caprylyl glycol preservatives mild.
△ 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. 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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71.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #787 of 1558 in the current catalogue. All-mineral, fragrance-free, alcohol-free, gentle ferment extracts. Lower SPF/PA limits utility; phenoxyethanol+caprylyl glycol preservatives mild.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
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.
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?
All-mineral formula using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide at SPF27 PA++. Adds houttuynia, anemarrhena, sophora japonica, and rice ferment extracts with bisabolol. Fragrance and alcohol free.
Pros
- Pure mineral filter system
- Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
- Bisabolol for soothing
- Multiple ferment-based extracts
- Ethyl ferulate as antioxidant
Cons
- SPF27 PA++ limits midday sun protection
- Phenoxyethanol and caprylhydroxamic acid preservatives
- Silicone content may not suit silicone-averse skin
Who it's for: Mineral-preferring buyers wanting a gentle, lower-protection option for indoor or shaded daily wear.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Butylene Glycol·Isoamyl Laurate·Silica·Glyceryl Stearate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cyclopentasiloxane·Bacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Ferment Extract Filtrate·Glyceryl Isostearate·Peg-100 Stearate·Cyclohexasiloxane·1‚2-Hexanediol·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Sorbitan Stearate·Phenoxyethanol·Bisabolol·Citric Acid·Tocopheryl Acetate·Caprylyl Glycol·Xanthan Gum·Magnesium Aluminum Silicate·Ethyl Ferulate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Caprylhydroxamic Acid·Sophora Japonica Flower Extract·Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate·Propanediol·Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract·Liquiritigenin
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
10 Bacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Ferment Extract Filtrate Bacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Ferment Extract Filtrate