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UV Shield Tone-Up Sun

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.

Modern hybrid filters and tinted tone-up finish, but fragrance plus limonene/linalool/citronellol allergens and soy oil reduce sensitive-skin tolerance.

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). TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
80.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #308 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern hybrid filters and tinted tone-up finish, but fragrance plus limonene/linalool/citronellol allergens and soy oil reduce sensitive-skin tolerance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A tinted mineral-led hybrid pairing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with DHHB and Bemotrizinol, supported by decapeptide-4, tranexamic acid, and niacinamide. Fragrance with limonene, linalool, and citronellol caps sensitivity tolerance.

Pros
  • Mineral filters lead, with DHHB and Bemotrizinol support
  • Niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and decapeptide-4 target tone
  • Iron oxides aid visible-light and HEV defense in the tint
  • Glycine soja oil and tocopherol add lipid antioxidants
Cons
  • Limonene, linalool, citronellol present as fragrance allergens
  • Dense ingredient list may overwhelm reactive skin
  • Tinted format may not match all skin tones

Who it's for: Buyers who want a tinted mineral-led sunscreen with brightening actives and accept fragrance; less suited to highly reactive skin.

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. 90
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 52
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 76
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 70
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
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.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus 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.
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) 59 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·Dicaprylyl Carbonate· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Propanediol·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·C9-12 Alkane· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Cetearyl Alcohol·Silica·Lauryl Glucoside· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Dimethicone·Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate·Stearic Acid·Aluminum Hydroxide·1‚2-Hexanediol·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate·Polyacrylate-13·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Polymethyl Methacrylate·Caprylyl Glycol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·Glyceryl Stearate·Disodium Edta·Hydrogenated Coco-glycerides·Sodium Citrate·Citric Acid·Sodium Metaphosphate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate·Sorbitan Isostearate·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Palmitic Acid·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate·Iron Oxides·Ethylhexyl Palmitate· 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. · Citronellol 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. ·Tranexamic Acid·Myristic Acid·Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate·Lauric Acid·Glycine Soja Oil· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine·Decapeptide-4·Sodium Oleate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
03 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 Propanediol Propanediol
08 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
09 C9-12 Alkane C9-12 Alkane
10 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
11 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
12 Silica Silica
13 Lauryl Glucoside Lauryl Glucoside
14 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
15 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
16 Dimethicone Dimethicone
17 Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
18 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
19 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
20 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
21 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
22 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
23 Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
25 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
26 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
27 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
28 Polymethyl Methacrylate Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
29 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
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.
31 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
32 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
33 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
34 Hydrogenated Coco-glycerides Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
35 Sodium Citrate Sodium Citrate
36 Citric Acid Citric Acid
37 Sodium Metaphosphate Sodium Metaphosphate
38 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
39 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
40 Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
41 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
42 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
43 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
44 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
45 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
46 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
47 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
48 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.
49 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.
50 Citronellol 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.
51 Tranexamic Acid Tranexamic Acid
52 Myristic Acid Myristic Acid
53 Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate
54 Lauric Acid Lauric Acid
55 Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil
56 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
57 Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine