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Surmedic Azulene Mild UV Tone-Up Sun Primer

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Mineral TiO2 primer with ceramides and azulene soothing actives; fragrance plus several botanical extracts (lemon, tea tree) and not broad-spectrum per label.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
76.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #499 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral TiO2 primer with ceramides and azulene soothing actives; fragrance plus several botanical extracts (lemon, tea tree) and not broad-spectrum per label.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A Korean mineral tone-up primer SPF 51 / PA++++ built on titanium dioxide with guaiazulene, a six-ceramide blend, hyaluronic acid forms, and glutathione. The cushion is well-rounded for sensitive skin, but added Fragrance and several botanical oils dilute that positioning.

Pros
  • Six ceramides plus phytosphingosine and cholesterol support the barrier
  • Guaiazulene and centella add soothing actives
  • Single mineral filter is straightforward to evaluate
  • Niacinamide, panthenol, and adenosine round out the base
Cons
  • Fragrance is listed in the INCI
  • Tea tree leaf extract may irritate reactive skin
  • Single mineral filter limits broad-spectrum strength
  • Long ingredient list complicates patch-testing

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a ceramide-rich mineral tone-up primer and willing to accept added fragrance and botanical extracts.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 86
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 75
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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) — not covered
Titanium Dioxide 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.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
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) 62 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 14
Water·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Propanediol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Aluminum Stearate·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Guaiazulene·Alumina·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose·Cellulose Gum·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Butylene Glycol·Stearic Acid· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·T-butyl Alcohol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Arbutin·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Cetearyl Alcohol·Bifida Ferment Lysate·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract·Morus Alba Bark Extract· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract·Primula Veris Extract·Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract·Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract· Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Portulaca Oleracea Extract·Oryza Sativa Extract· Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Potassium Sorbate·Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin· Ceramide NS Skin-barrier lipid. ·Phytosphingosine·Cholesterol· Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Ceramide AS Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. ·Glutathione·Disodium Edta· Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid. ·Ultramarines· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
03 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Propanediol Propanediol
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
07 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
08 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
09 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
10 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
11 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
12 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
13 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
14 Guaiazulene Guaiazulene
15 Alumina Alumina
16 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
17 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
18 Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
19 Cellulose Gum Cellulose Gum
20 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (Hypromellose)
21 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
22 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
23 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
24 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
25 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
26 T-butyl Alcohol t-Butyl Alcohol
27 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
28 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
29 Arbutin Arbutin
30 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
31 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
32 Bifida Ferment Lysate Bifida Ferment Lysate
33 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Root Extract
34 Morus Alba Bark Extract White Mulberry Bark Extract
35 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
36 Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
37 Primula Veris Extract
38 Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
39 Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract Moringa Seed Extract
40 Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
41 Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Calendula Flower Extract
42 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
43 Portulaca Oleracea Extract
44 Oryza Sativa Extract Rice Extract
45 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
46 Citrus Limon Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
47 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
48 Potassium Sorbate Potassium Sorbate
49 Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
50 Ceramide NS ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
51 Phytosphingosine Phytosphingosine
52 Cholesterol Cholesterol
53 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
54 Ceramide AS ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
55 Ceramide Ap ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
56 Glutathione Glutathione
57 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
58 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
59 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
60 Ceramide Eop ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
61 Ultramarines Ultramarines
62 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.