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FORETDERM
Antioxidant Multi-Defense UV Protector
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.
Modern triazine/DHHB filter system, fragrance-free, alcohol-free; some PEG-like emulsifier risk minimal. Solid antioxidant blend.
◉ 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. 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).
87.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #100 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern triazine/DHHB filter system, fragrance-free, alcohol-free; some PEG-like emulsifier risk minimal. Solid antioxidant blend.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Hybrid sunscreen pairing TiO2 with three modern organic filters (DHHB, EHT, iscotrizinol), kept fragrance-free and dosed with two vitamin C forms, niacinamide, and calamine. A clean choice for active-led routines.
Pros
- Four-filter system, all non-EDC
- Fragrance-free formulation
- Ascorbic acid and 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid for brightening
- Niacinamide, panthenol, and adenosine soothing trio
- Calamine and salvia water lend a calming angle
Cons
- TiO2 component can leave a subtle cast on deeper skin
- Tone-up positioning may shift undertone
- Cosmetic elegance lags chemical-only peers
Who it's for: Fragrance-free shoppers wanting modern filters plus vitamin C in one cream; not the pick for fully invisible-finish seekers.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
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.
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) 44 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Propanediol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol· Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Gardenia Florida Flower Extract·Salvia Officinalis Leaf Water·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Stearic Acid·Dimethiconol·Trisiloxane·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Alumina·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Xanthan Gum· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Calamine· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Sodium Polyacrylate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Aluminum Hydroxide·T-butyl Alcohol·Cyanocobalamin·Polyether-1· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Ascorbic Acid·3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid·Butylene Glycol·Citric Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
07 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
15 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
38 Polyether-1