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Heartleaf Soothing Moisture Sunscreen OTC Version

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.

US-OTC stack: octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate, avobenzone — endocrine-disruption concerns drop health-safety; fragrance-free helps sensitivity.

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).
69.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #889 of 1558 in the current catalogue. US-OTC stack: octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate, avobenzone — endocrine-disruption concerns drop health-safety; fragrance-free helps sensitivity.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A US-OTC reformulation built on octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate, and avobenzone, with ethylhexyl methoxycrylene supporting avobenzone stability. Ceramide NP and houttuynia add comfort, but the older filter stack drags the safety profile.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per the INCI
  • Ceramide NP and panthenol support the skin barrier
  • Avobenzone paired with a photostabilizer
  • Cream texture suits drier complexions
Cons
  • Homosalate and octocrylene carry EDC concerns
  • Avobenzone-based UVA defense lags modern filters
  • Higher filter load can sting compromised skin

Who it's for: US-market buyers needing a fragrance-free chemical cream who accept the homosalate and avobenzone trade-off.

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. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
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
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
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) 60 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 14
Water· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Butylene Glycol·Tripropylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Silica· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene·Diethylhexyl 2 (pending review)·6-Naphthalate (pending review)·1‚2-Hexanediol·Dimethicone·Methyl Trimethicone·Pentylene Glycol·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Hydroxyethyl Urea·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Cetearyl Olivate·Sorbitan Olivate·Cetyl Alcohol·Tromethamine·Polyacrylic Acid·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Carbomer·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Xanthan Gum· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Houttuynia Cordata Extract· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract·Propanediol·Dipotassium Phosphate·Acetyl Glutamine·Soluble Collagen·Sodium Chloride·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract· Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Bacillus Ferment· Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Magnesium Chloride· Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate· Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Cellulose Gum·Hydrolyzed Collagen· Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Sodium Bicarbonate·Calcium Chloride·Potassium Chloride·Collagen Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
03 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
04 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
07 Silica Silica
08 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
09 Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene (Solastay S1)
10 Diethylhexyl 2 Pending review
11 6-Naphthalate Pending review
12 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
13 Dimethicone Dimethicone
14 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
15 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
16 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
17 Hydroxyethyl Urea Hydroxyethyl Urea
18 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
19 Cetearyl Olivate Cetearyl Olivate
20 Sorbitan Olivate Sorbitan Olivate
21 Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol
22 Tromethamine Tromethamine
24 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
25 Carbomer Carbomer
26 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
27 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
28 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
29 Houttuynia Cordata Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract
30 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
31 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
32 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
33 Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Apple Fruit Extract
34 Propanediol Propanediol
38 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
39 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
40 Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
41 Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
42 Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
43 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
44 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
45 Bacillus Ferment Bacillus Ferment
46 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
47 Magnesium Chloride Magnesium Chloride
48 Potassium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
49 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
51 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
52 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
53 Cellulose Gum Cellulose Gum
54 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
55 Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
56 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
57 Sodium Bicarbonate Sodium Bicarbonate
58 Calcium Chloride Calcium Chloride
60 Collagen Extract Collagen Extract