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Purity Sun Essence

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.

Full-size twin of the mini: modern non-EDC filter blend, fragrance-free, ceramide-rich; well tolerated and elegant.

◐ 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).
83.1
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #225 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Full-size twin of the mini: modern non-EDC filter blend, fragrance-free, ceramide-rich; well tolerated and elegant.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

An essence-textured chemical sunscreen using DHHB, ethylhexyl triazone, Uvasorb HEB, and Tinosorb M for broad modern UV coverage. Fragrance- and alcohol-free, with niacinamide, ceramide NP, and phytosphingosine supporting barrier care.

Pros
  • Four modern organic filters covering UVA and UVB
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Ceramide NP and phytosphingosine support skin barrier
  • Niacinamide and adenosine included
  • No legacy filters like octinoxate or oxybenzone
Cons
  • Botanical fruit extract blend complicates allergen tracing
  • Essence texture may not anchor heavy makeup well
  • Decyl glucoside can sting around the eyes for some

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a lightweight, barrier-supportive chemical SPF with modern filters; less suited to those needing a richer occlusive cream.

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. 62
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 72
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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvasorb HEB Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) 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.
Essence
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) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Propanediol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Butylene Glycol·Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract·Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract· Rosa Canina Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract·Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract·Artemisia Capillaris Extract·Artemisia Vulgaris Oil·Prunus Armeniaca Juice·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Pentylene Glycol·Behenyl Alcohol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Decyl Glucoside·Tromethamine·Carbomer·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Xanthan Gum· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Ascorbic Acid·Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil·Phytosphingosine·1‚2-Hexanediol·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Coco-caprylate/Caprate· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·T-butyl Alcohol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Propanediol Propanediol
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
05 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
06 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
07 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
08 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
09 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone MODERN FILTER Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter.
10 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
12 Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract
13 Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Carrot Root Extract
14 Rosa Canina Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
15 Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Apple Fruit Extract
16 Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract Cape Aloe Leaf Extract
17 Artemisia Capillaris Extract Artemisia Capillaris Extract
18 Artemisia Vulgaris Oil Mugwort Oil
19 Prunus Armeniaca Juice Apricot Juice
20 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
21 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
22 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
23 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
24 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
25 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
26 Tromethamine Tromethamine
27 Carbomer Carbomer
28 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
29 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
30 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
31 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
32 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
33 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
34 Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
35 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Moringa Seed Oil
36 Phytosphingosine Phytosphingosine
37 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
38 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
39 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
40 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
41 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
42 T-butyl Alcohol t-Butyl Alcohol