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JUNG SAEM MOOL

Sun Sual Active Proof Sun

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.

Hybrid with homosalate + octisalate (endocrine concern) and fragrance. Niacinamide and botanicals soothe but filter system limits scores.

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).
75.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #569 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Hybrid with homosalate + octisalate (endocrine concern) and fragrance. Niacinamide and botanicals soothe but filter system limits scores.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Tone-up hybrid that pairs older homosalate and octisalate with modern DHHB, BEMT, and a touch of titanium dioxide. Niacinamide, aloe, and ascorbic acid add a brightening angle, but the filter mix and added fragrance cap the safety profile.

Pros
  • Niacinamide plus ascorbic acid and tocopherol for a brightening pairing
  • Aloe, panthenol, and seed extracts cushion the formula
  • Hyaluronic acid and glycerin support hydration
  • Tone-up effect from titanium dioxide without iron oxide tint
  • Alcohol-free base
Cons
  • Homosalate and octisalate carry endocrine-disruption concerns
  • Contains fragrance, a common irritant
  • Filter mix is less modern than JSM's filter-only SKUs

Who it's for: Tone-up seekers who want a brightening Korean hybrid and don't object to 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. 76
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 52
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 60
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.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol 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) 44 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 8
Water· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Propanediol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Silica·Cyclopentasiloxane· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Acrylates Copolymer· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Caprylyl Glycol·Polyacrylate-13·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyisobutene· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Xanthan Gum·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Polysorbate 20·Sorbitan Isostearate· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract·Laminaria Japonica Extract·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract·Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Polysorbate 60·Butylene Glycol·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Glyceryl Caprylate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Ascorbic Acid
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 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Propanediol Propanediol
06 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
07 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
08 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
09 Silica Silica
10 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
11 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
12 Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates Copolymer
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
16 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
17 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
18 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
19 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.
20 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
21 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
23 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
24 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
25 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
26 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
27 Polysorbate 20 Polysorbate 20
28 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
29 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
30 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
31 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
32 Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract Japanese Yam (Dioscorea Japonica) Root Extract
33 Laminaria Japonica Extract Kombu Extract
34 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
35 Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Korean Elm Root Extract
36 Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract Manchurian Violet Flower Extract
37 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
38 Polysorbate 60 Polysorbate 60
39 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
40 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
41 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
42 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
43 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
44 Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)