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Perilla Sun Serum

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.

Modern filters (Mexoryl SX, EHT, DHHB, BEMT); alcohol- and fragrance-free with niacinamide and soothing extracts.

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).
86.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #119 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern filters (Mexoryl SX, EHT, DHHB, BEMT); alcohol- and fragrance-free with niacinamide and soothing extracts.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Chemical-only essence built on five modern organic filters: Mexoryl SX, Uvinul T 150, Uvinul A Plus, Bemotrizinol, and Parsol SLX. Fragrance-free; the dense botanical list (garlic, oat, perilla, broccoli) is the main sensitization caveat.

Pros
  • Modern photostable filter system with no octinoxate
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Niacinamide, adenosine, and dipotassium glycyrrhizate
  • Lightweight serum-like texture
  • Polysilicone-15 for smooth slip
Cons
  • Dense botanical extract list raises sensitization risk
  • Allium sativum (garlic) extract is a recognized allergen
  • Multiple ferment and sprout extracts add complexity

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a fragrance-free chemical filter system with current-generation organics and tolerant of a long botanical lineup.

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. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 70
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 78
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
Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
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.
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.
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) 47 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 5 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water·Butylene Glycol·Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract· Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·Dibutyl Adipate·Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate·Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Tromethamine·Cetearyl Alcohol· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Hydroxyacetophenone·Caprylyl Glycol·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Glyceryl Stearate·Stearyl Alcohol·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate·Silica· Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Fructooligosaccharides·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Carbomer·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Disodium Edta· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Avena Sativa Meal Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract·Allium Sativum Bulb Extract·Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract·Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract·Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract·Salicornia Herbacea Extract·Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract·Juglans Regia Seed Extract·Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate·Lactococcus Ferment Extract·Bifida Ferment Extract· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Honey Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
04 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
05 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
06 Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
07 Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
08 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
09 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
10 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
11 Tromethamine Tromethamine
12 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
13 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
14 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
15 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
16 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
17 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
18 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
19 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
20 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
21 Stearyl Alcohol Stearyl Alcohol
22 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
23 Silica Silica
24 Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
25 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
26 Fructooligosaccharides Fructooligosaccharides
27 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
28 Carbomer Carbomer
29 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
30 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
31 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
32 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
33 Avena Sativa Meal Extract Oat Meal Extract
34 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
35 Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract Lowbush Blueberry Fruit Extract
37 Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract Broccoli Extract
43 Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
45 Bifida Ferment Extract Bifida Ferment Lysate
46 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.