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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.

Homosalate + octisalate + DHHB + Tinosorb S hybrid; fragranced without listed allergens — endocrine concern from homosalate dominates.

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).
72.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #741 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Homosalate + octisalate + DHHB + Tinosorb S hybrid; fragranced without listed allergens — endocrine concern from homosalate dominates.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A hybrid tone-up cream combining homosalate and octisalate with DHHB, Bemotrizinol, and titanium dioxide. Niacinamide and ferulic acid add brightening and antioxidant support, but homosalate plus fragrance cap the safety profile.

Pros
  • Modern filters DHHB and Bemotrizinol complement classics
  • Niacinamide aids tone evenness and oil regulation
  • Ferulic acid and tocopherol layer antioxidant defense
  • Tone-up finish without color tint
Cons
  • Homosalate is restricted in the EU over endocrine activity
  • Fragrance present, reducing fit for reactive skin
  • Long fatty-acid and emulsifier list may feel rich

Who it's for: Suits buyers wanting a brightening tone-up cream with niacinamide and modern filters who are not avoiding homosalate or fragrance.

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. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 58
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX 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.
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) 38 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water·Butylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Dibutyl Adipate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Methyl Trimethicone·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Silica·1‚2-Hexanediol·Cetearyl Alcohol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Aluminum Stearate·Alumina·Stearic Acid·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Glyceryl Stearate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Glyceryl Caprylate·Tromethamine·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Palmitic Acid·Disodium Edta· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Sorbitan Isostearate·Ferulic Acid·Myristic Acid·Lauric Acid·Acrylates/Vp Copolymer· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
05 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
06 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
07 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
08 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
09 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
10 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
11 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
12 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
13 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
14 Silica Silica
15 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
16 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
17 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
18 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
19 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
20 Alumina Alumina
21 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
22 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
23 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
24 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
25 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.
26 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
27 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
28 Tromethamine Tromethamine
29 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
30 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
31 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
32 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
33 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
34 Ferulic Acid Ferulic Acid
35 Myristic Acid Myristic Acid
36 Lauric Acid Lauric Acid
38 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.