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Firming Glow Sun Serum
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.
Fragrance-free with modern filters, but contains retinol, bakuchiol, octocrylene — actives raise sensitization potential despite barrier support.
◐ 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).
80.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #332 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free with modern filters, but contains retinol, bakuchiol, octocrylene — actives raise sensitization potential despite barrier support.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A glowy essence on a modern EU-filter blend (ethylhexyl triazone, BEMT, Mexoryl SX) with octocrylene support, plus retinol, bakuchiol, glutathione and niacinamide. Fragrance- and alcohol-free per INCI, but the active stack makes for a busy INCI.
Pros
- Ethylhexyl triazone, BEMT and Mexoryl SX cover UVB and long-UVA
- Retinol plus bakuchiol target firming and tone
- Niacinamide, glutathione and Kakadu plum for brightening
- Ceramides, cholesterol and phytosterols for barrier support
- Fragrance-free and denatured-alcohol-free per INCI
Cons
- Retinol and bakuchiol increase daytime irritation potential
- Octocrylene generates benzophenone-3 over the product's shelf life
- Long active stack may not suit very reactive skin
Who it's for: Experienced users wanting a glowy SPF essence that doubles as a retinol and brightening step, with modern filters and ceramide support.
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.
Essence
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Glowy
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) 48 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dibutyl Adipate·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·Propanediol·Glyceryl Stearate·Phenyl Trimethicone·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Tromethamine·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Behenyl Alcohol·Caprylyl Methicone·Hydroxyacetophenone·Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Polyacrylate-13·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·Bakuchiol· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Butylene Glycol·Retinol·Sorbitan Isostearate·Brassica Campestris Sterols·Cholesterol·Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate·Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract·Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate·Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate·Chitosan·Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate·Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea·Glutathione·Aspergillus Ferment· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Swiftlet Nest Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
04 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
41 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate