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Tea Tree Biome Calming Sun Cream

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.

Homosalate + octisalate + DHHB hybrid (no octinoxate), fragrance present but no big allergen list; tea tree and cica soothe.

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).
71.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #751 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Homosalate + octisalate + DHHB hybrid (no octinoxate), fragrance present but no big allergen list; tea tree and cica soothe.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A hybrid cream pairing homosalate and octisalate with titanium dioxide, DHHB, bemotrizinol, and the UV stabilizer benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol. Tea tree, cica, and panthenol target calming claims, but added fragrance undercuts the soothing positioning.

Pros
  • Modern DHHB and bemotrizinol filters alongside titanium dioxide
  • Centella asiatica, madecassoside, and panthenol for soothing
  • Postbiotic Bifida ferment included
  • Alcohol-free base
  • No octinoxate or oxybenzone
Cons
  • Added fragrance is present despite the calming positioning
  • Homosalate raises systemic absorption questions
  • Tea tree extract can irritate very reactive skin
  • Long polymer and emulsifier list may pill under makeup

Who it's for: Buyers drawn to cica-and-tea-tree calming claims who tolerate fragrance; not for fragrance-avoidant or homosalate-averse routines.

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. 76
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 48
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 58
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
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
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.
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) 49 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water·Propanediol· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Silica·Acrylates Copolymer·Polysorbate 60·Glyceryl Stearate·Beeswax· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Cetyl Dimethicone·Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate·Peg-100 Stearate·Caprylyl Glycol·C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate·Sorbitan Stearate·Aluminum Hydroxide·C20-22 Alcohols·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Portulaca Oleracea Extract·Stearic Acid· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Xanthan Gum·Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer·1‚2-Hexanediol·Tromethamine·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Isohexadecane·Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-cresol·Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate·Disodium Edta·Polysorbate 80·Ppg-17/Ipdi/Dmpa Copolymer·Sorbitan Oleate· Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Hexylene Glycol·Bifida Ferment Lysate·Lactose· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Phenethyl Alcohol·Milk Protein· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Propanediol Propanediol
03 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
06 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
07 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
08 Silica Silica
09 Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates Copolymer
10 Polysorbate 60 Polysorbate 60
11 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
12 Beeswax Beeswax
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Cetyl Dimethicone Cetyl Dimethicone
15 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
16 Peg-100 Stearate PEG-100 Stearate
17 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
18 C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
20 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
21 C20-22 Alcohols C20-22 Alcohols
22 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
24 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
25 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
26 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
27 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
28 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
29 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.
30 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
31 Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
32 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
33 Tromethamine Tromethamine
34 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
35 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
36 Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-cresol Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol
37 Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
38 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
39 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
42 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
43 Hexylene Glycol Hexylene Glycol
44 Bifida Ferment Lysate Bifida Ferment Lysate
45 Lactose
46 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
47 Phenethyl Alcohol Phenethyl Alcohol
49 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.