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Mary&May
Cica Soothing Sun Cream
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.
Clean filter trio (Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Iscotrizinol, Tinosorb M) with centella complex but added fragrance lowers sensitivity score.
◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
75.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #576 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Clean filter trio (Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Iscotrizinol, Tinosorb M) with centella complex but added fragrance lowers sensitivity score.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Korean chemical SPF 50 PA++++ built on a modern filter quartet — DHHB, ethylhexyl triazone, MBBT (Tinosorb M), and iscotrizinol — without legacy absorbers like octinoxate or oxybenzone. Centella complex and niacinamide support the cream, but added fragrance lowers sensitivity tolerance.
Pros
- Four modern UV filters; no octinoxate, oxybenzone, or octocrylene
- Multiple centella forms plus asiaticoside and madecassoside
- Niacinamide and adenosine included
- No drying alcohol
Cons
- Added fragrance
- Decyl glucoside is a potential sensitizer for some users
- Cream texture; may feel heavier than fluid formats
Who it's for: Buyers prioritizing modern photoprotection chemistry with centella support, who tolerate added fragrance.
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.
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) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 10
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Propanediol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·etramethylbutylphenol (pending review)·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Butylene Glycol·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Behenyl Alcohol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Decyl Glucoside·Tromethamine· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Carbomer·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Xanthan Gum· Centella Asiatica Root Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Saccharomyces Ferment·T-butyl Alcohol· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Asiaticoside· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. ·Betaine·Inositol·Madecassic Acid· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Asiatic Acid
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.
09 etramethylbutylphenol Pending review
22 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.