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UV Daily Sun Cream (Matt Finish)

SPF 50+ · PA+++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Octinoxate + iron-oxide tint plus added fragrance; matte finish is wearable but irritation and endocrine concerns.

◉ 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
65.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1144 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + iron-oxide tint plus added fragrance; matte finish is wearable but irritation and endocrine concerns.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Tinted hybrid combining zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, octinoxate, and octisalate on a silicone-rich matte base. Niacinamide and adenosine support the actives lineup but added fragrance and octinoxate raise sensitizer and endocrine flags.

Pros
  • Tinted matte finish suits oilier skin
  • Niacinamide and adenosine included
  • Centella asiatica, licorice, and green tea extracts
  • Hybrid filter mix targets UVA and UVB
  • Alcohol-free formulation
Cons
  • Contains octinoxate, an endocrine-disruption flagged filter
  • Added fragrance raises sensitization risk
  • Silicone-heavy base may not suit dry skin

Who it's for: Oilier skin types wanting a tinted matte daily SPF who are comfortable with fragrance and octinoxate.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 95
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 65
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 52
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Yes
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 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·Cyclopentasiloxane·Silica· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Dimethicone· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cyclohexasiloxane·Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone·Sorbitan Sesquioleate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·PEG-10 Dimethicone·Hexyl Laurate·Ozokerite·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Sodium Chloride·Stearic Acid·Phenoxyethanol·Alumina·Xanthan Gum·Ci 77492·Triethoxycaprylylsilane· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Ci 77491·Biosaccharide Gum-4·Houttuynia Cordata Extract·Salix Alba Bark Extract·Castanea Crenata Shell Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract· Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Butylene Glycol·Ci 77499
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
03 Silica Silica
04 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
05 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
07 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
08 Dimethicone Dimethicone
09 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
10 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
11 Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
12 Sorbitan Sesquioleate Sorbitan Sesquioleate
13 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
14 PEG-10 Dimethicone PEG-10 Dimethicone
15 Hexyl Laurate Hexyl Laurate
16 Ozokerite Ozokerite
17 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
18 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
19 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
20 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
21 Alumina Alumina
22 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
23 Ci 77492 Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492)
24 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
25 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.
26 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
27 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
28 Ci 77491 Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491)
29 Biosaccharide Gum-4 Biosaccharide Gum-4
30 Houttuynia Cordata Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract
31 Salix Alba Bark Extract
32 Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
33 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
34 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
35 Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Chamomile Flower Extract
36 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Root Extract
37 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
38 Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
39 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
40 Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
41 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
42 Ci 77499 Black Iron Oxide (CI 77499)