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Unlabel Lab Vitamin Tone Up UV Derma Serum SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Retinyl palmitate, azelaic acid, citrus juices and US-style homosalate/octocrylene stack — high irritation potential and EDC concern despite elegant serum texture.

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. 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). TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
66.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1073 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Retinyl palmitate, azelaic acid, citrus juices and US-style homosalate/octocrylene stack — high irritation potential and EDC concern despite elegant serum texture.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A tinted essence-textured hybrid using homosalate, octocrylene, octisalate and avobenzone — a US-style organic stack — alongside titanium dioxide. Retinyl palmitate, azelaic acid and citrus juices weigh against sensitive-skin use.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free with an essence-light texture
  • Includes niacinamide, glutathione and stable vitamin C
  • Iron-oxide tint for visible-light shielding
  • Azelaic acid and centella extracts for pigment support
Cons
  • Homosalate and octocrylene carry endocrine concerns
  • Retinyl palmitate is debated under sun exposure
  • Citrus juices add phototoxic potential
  • Multiple active acids and retinoid in one stack

Who it's for: For pigmentation-focused users comfortable with a US-style organic filter stack and active acids, not for reactive or retinoid-sensitive 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. 56
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 30
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 5 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
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene 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.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
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.
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.
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) 52 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Pentylene Glycol· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Butylene Glycol·Isostearic Acid·Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate·Glyceryl Ascorbate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate·Glutathione·Retinyl Palmitate·Azelaic Acid· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. ·Asiaticoside·Madecassic Acid·Asiatic Acid·Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract·Oleanolic Acid·Polyquaternium-61·Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract·Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide·Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein·Silica·Polysorbate 80·Calcium Gluconate·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Citric Acid·Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract·Xanthan Gum·Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Juice·Sodium Benzoate·Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Phenoxyethanol·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Isohexadecane·Citrus Limon Fruit Juice·Gluconolactone·Mica·Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice·Potassium Hydroxide· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Gray Prussian Red Fruit Extract (pending review)·Vaccinium Vitis-idaea Fruit Extract· Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Iron Oxides· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
03 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
04 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
05 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
06 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
07 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
08 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
09 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
10 Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
11 Glyceryl Ascorbate Glyceryl Ascorbate
12 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
13 Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
14 Glutathione Glutathione
15 Retinyl Palmitate Retinyl Palmitate
16 Azelaic Acid Azelaic Acid
17 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
18 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
19 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
20 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
21 Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract African Yellow Wood Bark Extract
22 Oleanolic Acid Oleanolic Acid
23 Polyquaternium-61 Polyquaternium-61
26 Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
27 Silica Silica
28 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
29 Calcium Gluconate Calcium Gluconate
31 Citric Acid Citric Acid
33 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
35 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate
36 Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Apple Fruit Extract
37 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
38 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
39 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
40 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
41 Citrus Limon Fruit Juice Lemon Juice
42 Gluconolactone Gluconolactone
43 Mica Mica
45 Potassium Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide
46 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
47 Gray Prussian Red Fruit Extract Pending review
48 Vaccinium Vitis-idaea Fruit Extract Lingonberry Fruit Extract
49 Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
50 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
51 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
52 Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract Jujube Fruit Extract