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Water Barrier Sunscreen

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.

Contains added fragrance, homosalate, propylene glycol — penalizes sensitivity and health. Filter blend is otherwise modern.

◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
76.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #512 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Contains added fragrance, homosalate, propylene glycol — penalizes sensitivity and health. Filter blend is otherwise modern.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A modern hybrid blend of homosalate, octisalate, Tinosorb M, Parsol SLX, BEMT, and DHHB layered with ceramide NP and multiple hyaluronic acid forms. Fragrance in the INCI is the main sensitivity drawback.

Pros
  • Modern hybrid filter blend with Tinosorb M and BEMT
  • Ceramide NP and layered hyaluronic acid for barrier
  • Madecassoside, asiaticoside, and ferment extracts
  • Octinoxate-free organic filter set
  • Lightweight cosmetic finish per profile
Cons
  • Fragrance is present in the INCI
  • Homosalate flagged in some regulatory reviews
  • Ferment and botanical mix may not suit reactive users
  • Long INCI raises potential trigger surface

Who it's for: For users wanting a Korean hybrid SPF with modern filters and barrier actives who are not avoiding fragrance.

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. 83
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 60
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus 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.
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) 58 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 14
Water·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Propanediol· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Cyclopentasiloxane· Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Polysorbate 60· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Decyl Glucoside·Hydroxyacetophenone· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Tromethamine·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Caprylyl Glycol·Isohexadecane·Disodium Edta· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Polysorbate 80·Propylene Glycol·Xanthan Gum·Sorbitan Oleate·Butylene Glycol· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Sucrose·Beta-glucan·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Castanea Crenata Shell Extract·Oryza Sativa Bran Extract·Coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract·Laminaria Digitata Extract·1‚2-Hexanediol·Chlorella Vulgaris Extract·Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Lactococcus Ferment Extract·Bifida Ferment Extract·Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract· Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. ·Asiaticoside· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Pentylene Glycol·Madecassic Acid· Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Asiatic Acid· Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
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 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
04 Propanediol Propanediol
05 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
06 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
07 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
08 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
09 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
10 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
11 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
12 Polysorbate 60 Polysorbate 60
13 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
14 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
15 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
16 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
17 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
18 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.
19 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
20 Tromethamine Tromethamine
21 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
22 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
23 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
24 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
25 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
26 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
27 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
28 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
29 Sorbitan Oleate
30 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
31 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
32 Sucrose Sucrose
33 Beta-glucan Beta-Glucan
34 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
35 Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
36 Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Rice Bran Extract
37 Coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract Job's Tears Seed Extract
38 Laminaria Digitata Extract Oarweed Extract
39 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
40 Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Chlorella Extract
41 Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
42 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
43 Lactococcus Ferment Extract
44 Bifida Ferment Extract Bifida Ferment Lysate
45 Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
46 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
47 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
48 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
49 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
50 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
51 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
52 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
53 Potassium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
54 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
55 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
56 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
57 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
58 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.