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PDRN Glow Sun Serum

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.

Octinoxate + octocrylene + octisalate + DHHB chemical serum with fragrance; glow finish elegant but EDC filters and fragrance hurt sensitivity/health.

◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
64.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1173 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + octocrylene + octisalate + DHHB chemical serum with fragrance; glow finish elegant but EDC filters and fragrance hurt sensitivity/health.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Glow-finish chemical serum combining legacy octinoxate and octisalate with modern DHHB and Tinosorb S. A layered hyaluronic complex hydrates, but octinoxate and Fragrance temper the appeal.

Pros
  • Lightweight essence texture with dewy glow finish
  • Three forms of hyaluronic acid for hydration
  • Modern DHHB and Tinosorb S round out the filter set
  • Centella and panthenol for soothing
  • Pantolactone and portulaca extract add comfort
Cons
  • Octinoxate carries endocrine-disruption concerns
  • Contains Fragrance
  • Glow finish can emphasize sebum on oily skin
  • Mixed legacy and modern filter set, less efficient than peers

Who it's for: Glow-seekers comfortable with octinoxate and added fragrance; not for shoppers avoiding EDC-flagged filters or scent.

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. 75
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 30
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 42
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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate 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.
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.
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.
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) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Butylene Glycol·Propanediol· Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Bis-peg/Ppg-20/5 Peg/Ppg-20/5 Dimethicone·Methoxy Peg/Ppg-25/4 Dimethicone·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Silica· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Pantolactone·Portulaca Oleracea Extract·Caprylyl Glycol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Dimethicone·Tromethamine·1‚2-Hexanediol·Collagen Extract·Sodium DNA· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Acrylates Copolymer· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Disodium Edta
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
05 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Propanediol Propanediol
07 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
08 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
09 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
10 Bis-peg/Ppg-20/5 Peg/Ppg-20/5 Dimethicone Bis-PEG/PPG-20/5 PEG/PPG-20/5 Dimethicone
11 Methoxy Peg/Ppg-25/4 Dimethicone Methoxy PEG/PPG-25/4 Dimethicone
12 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
13 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
14 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
15 Silica Silica
16 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
17 Pantolactone
18 Portulaca Oleracea Extract
19 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
20 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
21 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
22 Dimethicone Dimethicone
23 Tromethamine Tromethamine
24 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
25 Collagen Extract Collagen Extract
26 Sodium DNA
27 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
28 Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates Copolymer
29 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
30 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.
31 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA