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SEOUL 1988 Sun : Pine Tree + Ceramide
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.
Alcohol-free EU-filter chemical formula (DHHB, EHT, MBBT, iscotrizinol, butyloctyl salicylate) with ceramide/peptides; no fragrance noted in INCI.
◐ 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).
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Composite score · independent
Ranks #55 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-free EU-filter chemical formula (DHHB, EHT, MBBT, iscotrizinol, butyloctyl salicylate) with ceramide/peptides; no fragrance noted in INCI.
Verdict Should you buy it?
An alcohol- and fragrance-free chemical cream built on the EU filters DHHB, ethylhexyl triazone, Tinosorb M, and Uvasorb HEB, with butyloctyl salicylate as a booster. Niacinamide, ceramide NP, and several peptides round out a skincare-leaning base at SPF 50+ PA++++.
Pros
- Alcohol-free and fragrance-free
- Modern EU filter stack: DHHB, EHT, Tinosorb M, Uvasorb HEB
- Includes niacinamide, ceramide NP, and multiple peptides
- Pine bud and sunflower unsaponifiables add antioxidants
- Cream texture suits SPF 50+ PA++++ daily use
Cons
- Several botanical extracts may not suit highly reactive skin
- Cream texture may feel heavier than a fluid
- Untinted, so no tone-evening benefit
Who it's for: Sensitive or barrier-focused skin seeking a fragrance-free modern chemical SPF with ceramide and peptide support.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
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.
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.
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) 46 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Water·Propanediol·Dibutyl Adipate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract·Butylene Glycol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract·Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract·Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil·Behenyl Alcohol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Octyldodecanol·Decyl Glucoside·Tromethamine·Carbomer·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables·Xanthan Gum·Glyceryl Caprylate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Caprylyl Glycol·Nonapeptide-1·Acetyl Hexapeptide-8·Copper Tripeptide-1·Tripeptide-1·Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7·Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1·Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4·Hexapeptide-9
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
08 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
42 Tripeptide-1