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Luminosi-Tea Niacinamide Capsule Sun Gel

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.

Lightweight gel with EU filters and niacinamide; alcohol is fairly high in the LOI (position 6) which knocks sensitivity scoring down despite a clean preservative system.

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.
80.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #309 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Lightweight gel with EU filters and niacinamide; alcohol is fairly high in the LOI (position 6) which knocks sensitivity scoring down despite a clean preservative system.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A lightweight gel pairing DHHB, bemotrizinol and ethylhexyl triazone with niacinamide and tea-leaf extracts. Ethanol sits high on the LOI, which trims the comfort margin for sensitive skin despite the otherwise clean structure.

Pros
  • Modern EU filter trio with amiloxate adds UVB depth
  • Niacinamide included at a meaningful position
  • Fragrance-free with a simple preservative system
  • Gel texture aimed at lightweight, low-residue wear
  • Tea, mugwort and aloe extracts support a soothing pitch
Cons
  • Ethanol at position six can sting compromised skin
  • Multiple botanical extracts add cumulative sensitization risk
  • Gel format may not anchor heavy makeup well
  • Lower oil content limits cushion on drier skin

Who it's for: Suits oily or combination buyers chasing a fast-absorbing gel with niacinamide; not for those who avoid noticeable alcohol in skincare.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 84
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 90
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 60
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 80
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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Amiloxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Parsol SLX 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.
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.
Gel
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 45 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
03 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
04 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
05 Propanediol Propanediol
06 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
07 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
08 Phenethyl Benzoate Phenethyl Benzoate
09 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
10 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
11 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
12 Silica Silica
13 Lauryl Lactate Lauryl Lactate
14 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Amiloxate
15 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
16 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
17 Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract Japanese Mugwort Leaf Extract
19 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
20 Sphingomonas Ferment Extract Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
21 Cynanchum Atratum Extract Cynanchum Atratum Extract
22 Alcea Rosea Flower Extract Hollyhock Flower Extract
23 Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract Lotus Flower Extract
24 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
25 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
26 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
27 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
28 Lactic Acid Lactic Acid
29 Citric Acid Citric Acid
30 Cellulose Gum Cellulose Gum
31 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
32 Microcrystalline Cellulose Microcrystalline Cellulose
33 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
34 Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
35 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
36 Dimethyl Capramide Dimethyl Capramide
37 Carbomer Carbomer
38 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
39 Tromethamine Tromethamine
40 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
41 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
42 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
43 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
44 Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
45 C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane