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Pyunkang Yul
Calming Sun Cream
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.
Octinoxate + homosalate raise EDC concerns; tea tree/sage extracts add mild sensitization risk despite fragrance-free, alcohol-free base.
◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
69.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #917 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + homosalate raise EDC concerns; tea tree/sage extracts add mild sensitization risk despite fragrance-free, alcohol-free base.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A cream pairing modern BEMT with octinoxate and homosalate, on a niacinamide, centella and ceramide-NP base. Fragrance- and alcohol-free per INCI, but tea tree and sage extracts plus the legacy filters limit how calming the profile really is.
Pros
- BEMT modernizes the UVA side of the filter mix
- Niacinamide, panthenol and madecassoside for soothing
- Ceramide NP, multi-weight HA and lecithin for barrier support
- Fragrance-free and denatured-alcohol-free per INCI
- Cream texture spreads more easily than the brand's stick
Cons
- Octinoxate and homosalate are SCCS endocrine-concern filters
- Tea tree leaf oil and sage extract carry sensitization risk
- Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate may not suit very dry skin
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a Korean PA++++ cream with centella and ceramides who tolerate octinoxate, homosalate and tea-tree-family botanicals.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
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.
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 58 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 15
Water·Dipropylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate·Cetyl Alcohol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Lecithin·Hydroxyacetophenone·Pentylene Glycol·Caprylyl Glycol·Citric Acid· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Gluconolactone·Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Camellia Japonica Flower Extract· Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Arginine· Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate· Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. ·Madecassic Acid· Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Asiaticoside·Asiatic Acid·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Glyceryl Stearate·Glyceryl Caprylate·Trehalose·Sorbitan Sesquioleate·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Tromethamine·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Carbomer·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate·Butylene Glycol·Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Disodium Edta·Tocopheryl Acetate·1‚2-Hexanediol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
05 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
24 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.
25 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.