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UV Protector Multi-Defense
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.
Fragrance + limonene/linalool + BHT + PEG-100 stearate, plus octinoxate. Long ingredient list with multiple irritation/endocrine flags.
◉ 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).
68.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #973 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance + limonene/linalool + BHT + PEG-100 stearate, plus octinoxate. Long ingredient list with multiple irritation/endocrine flags.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A hybrid tone-up cream pairing octinoxate with bemotrizinol, Uvinul A Plus and titanium dioxide for broad coverage. Fragrance, BHT, limonene and linalool stack multiple sensitizers, making this a poor pick for reactive or fragrance-averse users.
Pros
- Four-filter hybrid system covers UVA and UVB
- Adds niacinamide, peptides and ceramide-precursor lipids
- Tone-up effect blurs unevenness on application
- Includes adenosine and tocopheryl acetate
- Fatty-alcohol-thickened cream gives a richer slip
Cons
- Contains octinoxate, a coral-reef and endocrine concern
- Added fragrance plus limonene and linalool allergens
- BHT and methoxy PEG raise additional irritation flags
- Heavily silicone-loaded, may pill under makeup
Who it's for: Made for a buyer prioritizing a tone-up finish and broad filter blend who is not fragrance- or octinoxate-sensitive.
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.
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) 85 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 5
Water·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Propanediol·Butylene Glycol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dimethicone· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Peg-100 Stearate·Trisiloxane·1‚2-Hexanediol·Silica·Cetearyl Alcohol·C14-22 Alcohols·Glyceryl Stearate·Polyacrylate-13·Aluminum Stearate·Alumina·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Methoxy Peg-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone·Stearic Acid·C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside·Polyisobutene·C12-15 Alcohols· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Glyceryl Caprylate·Disodium Edta· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Polysorbate 20·Sorbitan Isostearate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid·Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment·Mannitol·Ethylhexyl Palmitate· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. · Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Linalool Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. ·Pentylene Glycol·Glucose·Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract·Phenoxyethanol·Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract·Sodium Dehydroacetate·Carbomer·Sodium Citrate·Potassium Sorbate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Caprylyl Glycol·Prunus Persica Leaf Extract·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Lysine·Arginine·Histidine·Citric Acid·Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract·Beta-carotene·Xylose·Dna·Biotin·Mannose·Sodium Chloride·Lecithin·Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine·Copper Tripeptide-1·Sodium Phosphate·Dextrin·Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract·Cholesterol·Fucose·Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline·Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer·Potassium Chloride·Potassium Phosphate·Magnesium Chloride·Hydrolyzed Millet·Calcium Chloride
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
06 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
07 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
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.
44 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
45 Linalool NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
56 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
66 Xylose