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Prime Protect Violet Sun Base

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.

Octinoxate raises endocrine concerns; fragrance with multiple allergens (benzyl salicylate, hexyl cinnamal, alpha-isomethyl ionone, linalool) penalizes sensitivity.

◉ 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).
64.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1200 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate raises endocrine concerns; fragrance with multiple allergens (benzyl salicylate, hexyl cinnamal, alpha-isomethyl ionone, linalool) penalizes sensitivity.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Hybrid SPF 51 PA+++ violet-cast tone-up using octinoxate alongside zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, with octisalate. Lightweight silicone-rich finish and ceramide NP, but carries octinoxate and a fragrance with four declared allergens.

Pros
  • Ceramide NP plus echium and centella oils for barrier-supportive feel
  • Niacinamide for tone evening
  • Alcohol-free
  • Silicone-mineral blend delivers smooth tone-up application
Cons
  • Octinoxate raises endocrine concerns
  • Fragrance with benzyl salicylate, hexyl cinnamal, alpha-isomethyl ionone, linalool
  • PA+++ rather than PA++++ — lower UVA tier than siblings
  • Limited modern filter use compared with the tinted version

Who it's for: Shoppers wanting a violet color-correcting tone-up cream, not advised for those avoiding octinoxate or fragrance allergens.

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. 30
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. 50
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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
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.
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) 48 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 4 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·Cyclopentasiloxane· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Butylene Glycol· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Hydrogenated Polydecene·Isoamyl Laurate·Isododecane· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Mica·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·1‚2-Hexanediol·PEG-10 Dimethicone·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables·Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract·Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract·Magnesium Sulfate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Tribehenin·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Glyceryl Caprylate·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Dimethicone·Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Triethoxycaprylylsilane· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Octyldodecanol· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Benzyl Salicylate Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Hexyl Cinnamal Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Alpha-isomethyl Ionone Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Linalool Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. ·Ultramarines
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
03 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
04 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
05 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
07 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
08 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
09 Lauryl Peg-8 Dimethicone Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
10 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
11 Hydrogenated Polydecene Hydrogenated Polydecene
12 Isoamyl Laurate Isoamyl Laurate
13 Isododecane Isododecane
14 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
15 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
16 Mica Mica
17 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
18 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
19 PEG-10 Dimethicone PEG-10 Dimethicone
20 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
21 Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil Viper's Bugloss Seed Oil
22 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
23 Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract Balloon Vine Extract
24 Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract Manchurian Violet Flower Extract
25 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
26 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
27 Tribehenin Tribehenin
28 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
29 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
30 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
31 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
32 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
33 Dimethicone Dimethicone
34 Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate
35 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
36 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
37 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
38 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
39 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
40 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
41 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
42 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
43 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.
44 Benzyl Salicylate NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
45 Hexyl Cinnamal NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
46 Alpha-isomethyl Ionone NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
47 Linalool NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
48 Ultramarines Ultramarines