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Sunmuse Mineral Sunscreen

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.

Pure ZnO mineral, fragrance/alcohol-free, minimal preservatives. Likely some white cast; silicone-rich texture is modern but mineral finish 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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
86.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #109 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Pure ZnO mineral, fragrance/alcohol-free, minimal preservatives. Likely some white cast; silicone-rich texture is modern but mineral finish limits elegance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A zinc-oxide-only mineral SPF 51 PA++++ with niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, beta-glucan, avocado oil and laminaria extract. Fragrance-free and free of drying alcohol; mica drives the tone-up effect.

Pros
  • Single-filter ZnO mineral for sensitive skin
  • Fragrance-free with no drying alcohol
  • Sodium hyaluronate, beta-glucan and avocado oil for moisture
  • Niacinamide and adenosine for tone support
  • Mica-driven soft-focus tone-up finish
Cons
  • White or ashy cast expected on medium-to-deep skin
  • ZnO base feels heavier than chemical-filter formulas
  • Mica and boron nitride may emphasize dry texture

Who it's for: Fair to light-medium skin wanting a pure mineral tone-up SPF; deeper tones should swatch for cast first.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 98
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 85
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 88
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Yes
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) 41 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Isononyl Isononanoate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Propanediol·Propylheptyl Caprylate·Disiloxane·Methyl Trimethicone·Caprylyl Methicone· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Silica·Mica·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Magnesium Sulfate·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·1‚2-Hexanediol·Boron Nitride·Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate·Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate·Glyceryl Caprylate·Caprylyl Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Laminaria Japonica Extract·Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Octyldodecanol·Persea Gratissima Oil· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Butylene Glycol· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Fructooligosaccharides·Beta-glucan·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil·Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract·Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf ExtractIngredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients (pending review)
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Propanediol Propanediol
06 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
07 Disiloxane Disiloxane
08 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
09 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
10 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
11 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
12 Silica Silica
13 Mica Mica
14 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
15 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
16 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
17 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
18 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
19 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
20 Boron Nitride Boron Nitride
21 Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
22 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
23 Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
24 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
25 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
26 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
27 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
28 Laminaria Japonica Extract Kombu Extract
29 Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
30 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
31 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
32 Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil
33 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
34 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
35 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
36 Fructooligosaccharides Fructooligosaccharides
37 Beta-glucan Beta-Glucan
38 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
39 Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil Viper's Bugloss Seed Oil
40 Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
41 Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf ExtractIngredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients Pending review