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UV Expert Protection White & Matte SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. TH Thailand global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Heavy ZnO/TiO2 + octinoxate hybrid; matte mineral risks chalkiness/white-cast. BHT, EDTA, PEGs penalize health; no fragrance helps 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).
70.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #852 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Heavy ZnO/TiO2 + octinoxate hybrid; matte mineral risks chalkiness/white-cast. BHT, EDTA, PEGs penalize health; no fragrance helps sensitivity.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Hybrid matte SPF 51 with TiO2 and octinoxate as the workhorses, supported by DHHB and BEMT. Tinted oxides and a heavy silicone matrix create the matte tone-up but BHT, EDTA, and multiple PEGs pull health-safety down.

Pros
  • Modern DHHB and BEMT add UVA depth alongside TiO2
  • Matte mineral-leaning finish targets oily skin
  • Bisabolol and panthenol provide soothing support
  • Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
Cons
  • Contains octinoxate, an older cinnamate filter
  • BHT, EDTA, and several PEGs add irritation risk
  • Mineral tone-up risks a chalky cast on deeper skin
  • Layered iron-oxide pigments suit a narrow shade range

Who it's for: Suits oily, fair-to-medium skin wanting a matte tone-up with hybrid filters; less ideal for deeper tones or octinoxate-averse buyers.

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. 82
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 58
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
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.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol 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.
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.
Matte
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) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 3
Water·Cyclopentasiloxane· ZINC OXIDE / POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE / Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·SILICA / METHICONE (pending review)· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Phenoxyethyl Caprylate·Butylene Glycol· ZINC PCA / GLYCERIN / Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·POLYGLYCERYL-10 DIISOSTEARATE / POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE (pending review)·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract (pending review)·MEMBRANACEA EXTRACT (pending review)·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·UNDECANE / TRIDECANE (pending review)· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Lens Esculenta Seed Extract· PEG-8 / TOCOPHEROL / ASCORBYL PALMITATE / ASCORBIC ACID / CITRIC ACID Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Bisabolol·Plankton Extract·Dimethicone Crosspolymer·CI 77492 / TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE / STEARIC (pending review)·ACID / CI 77491 / CI 77499 (pending review)·Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone·CI 77891 / DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE (pending review)·Ci 77007·Hydrogen Dimethicone·ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE / ISOSTEARIC ACID (pending review)·Dimethicone·Pvp·Sodium Chloride· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Disodium Edta·CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID / METHYLPROPANEDIOL (pending review)·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
03 ZINC OXIDE / POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE / MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
05 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 SILICA / METHICONE Pending review
07 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
08 Phenoxyethyl Caprylate
09 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
10 ZINC PCA / GLYCERIN / ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 POLYGLYCERYL-10 DIISOSTEARATE / POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE Pending review
12 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
13 Dictyopteris Membranacea Extract Pending review
14 MEMBRANACEA EXTRACT Pending review
15 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
16 Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
17 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
18 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
19 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
20 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
21 UNDECANE / TRIDECANE Pending review
22 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
23 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
24 Lens Esculenta Seed Extract Lentil Seed Extract
25 PEG-8 / TOCOPHEROL / ASCORBYL PALMITATE / ASCORBIC ACID / CITRIC ACID ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
26 Bisabolol Bisabolol
27 Plankton Extract
28 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer
29 CI 77492 / TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE / STEARIC Pending review
30 ACID / CI 77491 / CI 77499 Pending review
31 Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
32 CI 77891 / DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE Pending review
33 Ci 77007 Ultramarines
34 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
35 ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE / ISOSTEARIC ACID Pending review
36 Dimethicone Dimethicone
37 Pvp PVP
38 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
39 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
40 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
41 CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID / METHYLPROPANEDIOL Pending review
42 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol