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UV Face Specialist 2 In 1 Primer Daily UV Serum SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. EU Europe global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Fragrance-free, modern triazine filters with avobenzone/ensulizole, but high alcohol denat content reduces sensitivity tolerance.

◐ 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.
76.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #526 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free, modern triazine filters with avobenzone/ensulizole, but high alcohol denat content reduces sensitivity tolerance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

An EU-formulated serum-primer with avobenzone, bemotrizinol, ethylhexyl triazone, DHHB, and PBSA — a fully modern stack with no octinoxate. Fragrance-free, but alcohol denat. early in the list remains the standout drawback.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free formulation
  • Five modern UV filters cover UVB and full UVA
  • Licochalcone A and licorice root add soothing actives
  • Tapioca starch and silica give a primer-like blur
  • Sodium hyaluronate and glycerin support hydration
Cons
  • Alcohol denat. fourth on the list, drying for some skin
  • CI 15985 and CI 16035 colorants may concern dye-sensitive users
  • Wax and starch base may pill under heavy makeup

Who it's for: Makeup-first users wanting a fragrance-free modern-filter primer who tolerate moderate alcohol content.

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. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 42
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. 62
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
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
PBSA Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 38 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Licochalcone A·Aqua· Alcohol Denat. Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Isopropyl Palmitate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Dibutyl Adipate·Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Distarch Phosphate·Glyceryl Stearate Se· Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA ·Silica Dimethyl Silylate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract·Tocopheryl Acetate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Tapioca Starch·Microcrystalline Cellulose·Copernicia Cerifera Cera·Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate·Xanthan Gum·Cetyl Palmitate·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate·Cellulose Gum·Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate·Sodium Hydroxide·Sodium Chloride·Sodium Sulfate·Phenoxyethanol·Hydroxyacetophenone·Ci 15985·Ci 16035
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
02 Licochalcone A Licochalcone A
03 Aqua Water
04 Alcohol Denat. ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
05 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
06 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
07 Isopropyl Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate
08 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
09 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
10 Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
11 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
12 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
13 Distarch Phosphate Distarch Phosphate
14 Glyceryl Stearate Se Glyceryl Stearate SE
15 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid LEGACY FILTER PBSA
16 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
17 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
18 Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract Chinese Licorice Root Extract
19 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
20 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
21 Tapioca Starch Tapioca Starch
22 Microcrystalline Cellulose Microcrystalline Cellulose
23 Copernicia Cerifera Cera Carnauba Wax
24 Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
25 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
26 Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
27 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
28 Cetyl Palmitate Cetyl Palmitate
29 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
30 Cellulose Gum Cellulose Gum
31 Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
32 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
33 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
34 Sodium Sulfate Sodium Sulfate
35 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
36 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
37 Ci 15985 Sunset Yellow FCF (CI 15985)
38 Ci 16035 CI 16035 (Allura Red AC)