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SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Mineral tinted with fragrance lowers sensitivity score; iron oxides + silicones aid elegance; clean filter set (ZnO/TiO2) supports health-safety.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
79.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #362 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral tinted with fragrance lowers sensitivity score; iron oxides + silicones aid elegance; clean filter set (ZnO/TiO2) supports health-safety.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Tinted mineral cream pairing ZnO and TiO2 with iron oxides for tone, plus niacinamide and a camu camu and peony antioxidant pairing. Fragrance is the main caveat in an otherwise clean filter set.

Pros
  • Mineral filters (ZnO + TiO2) with iron-oxide tint
  • Niacinamide and adenosine in the formula
  • Camu camu and peony extracts for antioxidant support
  • Tone-up finish without a heavy mask
  • Tocopherol and panthenol round out the supporting cast
Cons
  • Contains Fragrance
  • Limited shade range from a single tint
  • Mineral cream feels heavier than chemical peers

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a brightening tinted mineral cream who do not mind added fragrance in the formula.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 72
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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.
Yes
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) 37 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Propylheptyl Caprylate·Methyl Trimethicone· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Propanediol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·Caprylyl Methicone·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Disiloxane·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract·Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract·Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Magnesium Sulfate·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Stearic Acid·Aluminum Hydroxide·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·1‚2-Hexanediol·Glyceryl Caprylate·Caprylyl Glycol·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Mica· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Ci 77491·Iron Oxides
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
04 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Propanediol Propanediol
07 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
08 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
09 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
10 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
11 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
12 Disiloxane Disiloxane
13 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
14 Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
15 Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract Peony Flower Extract
16 Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract White Peony Root Extract
17 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
18 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
19 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
20 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
21 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
22 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
23 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
24 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
25 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
26 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
27 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
28 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
29 Mica Mica
30 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
31 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
32 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
33 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
34 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
35 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.
36 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
37 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides