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Green Tea Hyaluronic 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.

Same formula as the mini; well-formulated fragrance-free chemical serum with modern broad-spectrum filters and barrier actives.

◐ 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).
87.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #101 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same formula as the mini; well-formulated fragrance-free chemical serum with modern broad-spectrum filters and barrier actives.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A fragrance-free chemical serum built on four modern UV filters (Mexoryl XL, Uvinul T 150, Uvinul A Plus, Ecamsule) and paired with niacinamide, ceramide NP, and multiple hyaluronic acid grades. The lightweight essence finish suits layering under makeup.

Pros
  • Modern broad-spectrum filter quartet covering UVA1 and UVB
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free formulation
  • Ceramide NP and multiple hyaluronic acid forms support the barrier
  • Niacinamide, panthenol, and madecassoside add soothing actives
  • Lightweight essence texture layers under skincare and makeup
Cons
  • Long active list raises reaction risk for highly reactive skin
  • Essence texture may not give enough slip for very dry skin

Who it's for: Buyers who want a fragrance-free chemical sunscreen with modern filters and a hydrating, low-residue essence finish for daily use under makeup.

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. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 72
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 78
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
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) 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.
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) 43 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 14
Water·Diethylhexyl Succinate·Propanediol· Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Behenyl Alcohol·Tromethamine·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Phenyl Trimethicone·Caprylyl Methicone·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Arachidyl Alcohol· Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Butylene Glycol·Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Caprylyl Glycol· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Arachidyl Glucoside· Adenosine Smoothing active. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Sodium Metaphosphate· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Glyceryl Oleate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Lecithin·Lauryl Glucoside·Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate·Myristyl Glucoside· Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Xanthan Gum· Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Diethylhexyl Succinate Diethylhexyl Succinate
03 Propanediol Propanediol
04 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
05 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
06 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
07 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
08 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
09 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
10 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
11 Tromethamine Tromethamine
12 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
13 Phenyl Trimethicone Phenyl Trimethicone
14 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
15 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
16 Arachidyl Alcohol Arachidyl Alcohol
17 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
18 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
19 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
20 Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
21 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
22 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
23 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
24 Arachidyl Glucoside Arachidyl Glucoside
25 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
26 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
27 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
28 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
29 Sodium Metaphosphate Sodium Metaphosphate
30 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
31 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
32 Glyceryl Oleate Glyceryl Oleate
33 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
34 Lecithin Lecithin
35 Lauryl Glucoside Lauryl Glucoside
36 Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
37 Myristyl Glucoside Myristyl Glucoside
38 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
39 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
40 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
41 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
42 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
43 Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2