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Look At Me Soothing Sun Cushion KAKAO FRIENDS Edition - 2 Colors

SPF 50+ · PA+++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Identical formula to the 3HA cushion: octinoxate-led filter system, fragrance, and essential-oil extracts drive the same penalties.

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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
66.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1083 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Identical formula to the 3HA cushion: octinoxate-led filter system, fragrance, and essential-oil extracts drive the same penalties.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Identical formula to the 3HA Clear cushion, repackaged as the Kakao Friends edition with iron oxides for tint and a centella complex for soothing claims. Fragrance, peppermint, rosemary, and lavender drive the same notable irritation risk.

Pros
  • Five-filter hybrid covers UVB through long-UVA
  • Iron oxides and titanium dioxide give tint and visible-light cover
  • Centella quartet supports soothing and conditioning claims
  • Niacinamide added for tone support
  • Cushion applicator suits midday touch-ups
Cons
  • Fragrance with limonene, linalool, and citronellol allergens
  • Peppermint, rosemary, and lavender oils raise sensitization risk
  • Octinoxate flagged for endocrine-disruption concerns
  • Only two shade options limit color matching

Who it's for: Shoppers drawn to the character packaging and tinted finish who tolerate fragrance and herbal oils; not for reactive skin.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 95
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 66
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Cushion
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.
Yes
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.
No
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) 57 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 7 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water·Cyclopentasiloxane· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Polymethyl Methacrylate·Dipropylene Glycol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate Amiloxate ·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Cyclohexasiloxane·1‚2-Hexanediol·Undecane·Sodium Chloride· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. ·Asiaticoside·Asiatic Acid·Madecassic Acid· Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract· Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Freesia Refracta Extract·Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract· Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water· Salvia Sclarea Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract·Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract·Borago Officinalis Extract·Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract·Synthetic Beeswax·Cetearyl Alcohol·Tridecane·Aluminum Stearate·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Alumina·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Dimethicone·Ci 77491·Ci 77492·Ci 77499·Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer·Aluminum Hydroxide·Triethoxycaprylylsilane· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Butylene Glycol· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Sodium Citrate· 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. · 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. · Citronellol 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. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
03 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
06 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
07 Polymethyl Methacrylate Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
08 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
11 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
12 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Amiloxate
13 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
14 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
15 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
16 Undecane Undecane
17 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
18 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
19 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
20 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
21 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
22 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
23 Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
25 Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
27 Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Chamomile Flower Extract
28 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.
29 Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water Lavender Flower Water
30 Salvia Sclarea Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
31 Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract Hyacinth Extract
34 Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract Cornflower Extract
35 Synthetic Beeswax Synthetic Beeswax
36 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
37 Tridecane Tridecane
38 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
39 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
40 Alumina Alumina
41 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
42 Dimethicone Dimethicone
43 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
44 Ci 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
45 Ci 77499 Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499)
46 Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
47 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
48 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
49 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
50 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
51 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
52 Sodium Citrate Sodium Citrate
53 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.
54 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.
55 Citronellol 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.
56 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
57 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.