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Gangnam Miin Watery Mild Sun Cream

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-only with niacinamide but contains added fragrance dropping sensitivity score; risk of white cast on deeper tones.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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).
76.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #495 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral-only with niacinamide but contains added fragrance dropping sensitivity score; risk of white cast on deeper tones.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Mineral SPF 51 PA++++ tone-up using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, paired with ectoin, marine extracts, and a long botanical and root extract list. Fragrance is present but without declared allergens, keeping the sensitivity profile better than its Pretty skin siblings.

Pros
  • Mineral-only filter system (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide)
  • Ectoin and broad botanical complex for soothing feel
  • No declared fragrance allergens listed
  • Alcohol-free
Cons
  • Fragrance still present despite no listed allergens
  • Mineral-only base can leave whitening on darker skin
  • Lower cosmetic elegance score (50) reflects heavier mineral feel
  • Very long extract list may complicate troubleshooting reactions

Who it's for: Shoppers wanting an all-mineral SPF with extensive botanicals and lower allergen load; not for those needing total fragrance avoidance.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 50
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 70
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
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) 44 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·Butylene Glycol· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·1‚2-Hexanediol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Aluminum Hydroxide·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Isohexadecane·Stearic Acid· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Polysorbate 80·Sorbitan Isostearate·Polysorbate 60· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Sorbitan Oleate·Disodium Edta· Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Hamamelis Virginiana Extract·Camellia Japonica Seed Oil·Ectoin·Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract·Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract·Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract·Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract·Ecklonia Cava Extract·Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Sargassum Fulvellum Extract·Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract·Hizikia Fusiforme Extract·Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract·Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
06 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
07 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
10 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
11 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
12 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
13 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
14 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
15 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
16 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
17 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
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 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
20 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
21 Polysorbate 60 Polysorbate 60
22 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
24 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
25 Salvia 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.
26 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
28 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
29 Hamamelis Virginiana Extract Witch Hazel Extract
30 Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Camellia Seed Oil
31 Ectoin Ectoin
32 Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract Lotus Leaf Extract
33 Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract
34 Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract Lotus Germ Extract
36 Ecklonia Cava Extract Ecklonia Cava Extract
38 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
41 Hizikia Fusiforme Extract Hijiki Extract
42 Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Calendula Flower Extract
44 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract