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Brown Rice Ceramide 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.

Octinoxate + isoamyl cinnamate + 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (EU-banned) stack, plus bergamot oil with limonene/linalool — poor on EDC and sensitivity.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· 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).
59.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1371 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + isoamyl cinnamate + 4-methylbenzylidene camphor (EU-banned) stack, plus bergamot oil with limonene/linalool — poor on EDC and sensitivity.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Hybrid with TiO2 and ZnO alongside octinoxate, amiloxate, and 4-methylbenzylidene camphor — an EU-banned filter. Ceramide NP, camellia oil, and rice bran extract aim at barrier care, but bergamot oil with limonene and linalool plus aging filters limit appeal.

Pros
  • Ceramide NP, camellia oil, and rice bran for barrier care
  • TiO2 and ZnO add a mineral broad-spectrum backbone
  • Hydrolyzed collagen and sodium hyaluronate aid hydration
Cons
  • Contains 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, which is banned in the EU
  • Bergamot peel oil with limonene and linalool can sensitize
  • Octinoxate and amiloxate are older cinnamate filters
  • Lowest health-safety score in this set

Who it's for: Best for buyers focused on ceramide-driven hydration over filter compliance; not for EU-bound shoppers or anyone reactive to citrus essential oils.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 94
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 65
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 38
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 55
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 35
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Amiloxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
Hybrid
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) 37 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid·Cyclomethicone·PEG-10 Dimethicone·Isohexadecane· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Methicone· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Isononyl Isononanoate· Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate Amiloxate ·Cyclopentasiloxane· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Oryza Sativa Bran Extract·Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Beeswax·Ozokerite·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Linoleic Acid· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Camellia Japonica Seed Oil·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Hydrolyzed Collagen·Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract·Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract·Magnesium Sulfate·Phenoxyethanol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Linalool Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
04 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
05 Cyclomethicone Cyclomethicone
06 PEG-10 Dimethicone PEG-10 Dimethicone
07 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
08 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
09 Methicone Methicone
10 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
11 Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate
12 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Amiloxate
13 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
14 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
15 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
16 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
17 Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Rice Bran Extract
18 Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
19 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
20 Beeswax Beeswax
21 Ozokerite Ozokerite
22 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
23 Linoleic Acid Linoleic Acid
24 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
25 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
26 Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Camellia Seed Oil
27 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
28 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
29 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
30 Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
31 Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract Açaí (Euterpe Oleracea) Fruit Extract
32 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
33 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
34 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
35 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
36 Linalool NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
37 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.