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Glow Screen Sun Gel

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Modern filter set (EHT, Mexoryl SX, DHHB, BEMT) in a glowy gel; citrus oil and limonene are minor irritants but no EDC sunscreens or fragrance.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· 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).
80.9
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #298 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern filter set (EHT, Mexoryl SX, DHHB, BEMT) in a glowy gel; citrus oil and limonene are minor irritants but no EDC sunscreens or fragrance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A glowy chemical gel built on a fully modern filter set: ethylhexyl triazone, ecamsule, Parsol SLX, DHHB, and bemotrizinol. Fragrance-free with niacinamide, though sweet orange peel oil and limonene introduce some irritant load in an otherwise contemporary formula.

Pros
  • Five modern organic UV filters with strong UVA coverage
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Niacinamide present at a usable level
  • Lightweight gel texture suits oilier skin
  • No octinoxate, oxybenzone, or octocrylene
Cons
  • Sweet orange peel oil and limonene can irritate reactive skin
  • Glowy finish may emphasize oiliness on combination skin
  • Gel format can pill under heavy occlusive makeup

Who it's for: Buyers chasing a dewy, lightweight chemical SPF with a modern filter stack; not ideal for those sensitive to citrus oils or who prefer a matte finish.

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. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 52
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 74
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 68
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
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Chemical
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.
Gel
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Glowy
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) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 5 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Propanediol· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Tromethamine·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil·Octyldodecanol·Cetearyl Alcohol·Glyceryl Stearate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Carbomer·Ammonium (pending review)·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · 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 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Propanediol Propanediol
04 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
05 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
06 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
07 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
08 Tromethamine Tromethamine
09 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
10 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
11 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
12 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
13 Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract Balloon Vine Extract
14 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
15 Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil Viper's Bugloss Seed Oil
16 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
17 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
18 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
19 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
20 Carbomer Carbomer
21 Ammonium Pending review
22 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
23 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
24 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
25 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
26 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
27 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
28 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
29 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
30 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.