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Pine Calming Cica Primer 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.

Heavy essential oil load including bergamot leaf and moringa; homosalate and octocrylene concerns; reasonably elegant primer texture.

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).
65.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1136 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Heavy essential oil load including bergamot leaf and moringa; homosalate and octocrylene concerns; reasonably elegant primer texture.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A chemical primer-sunscreen built on homosalate, octocrylene, octisalate, and avobenzone in a silicone-rich, makeup-gripping base. Cica derivatives target calming, but the older filter set carries endocrine concerns and the bergamot leaf extract adds a sensitivity flag.

Pros
  • Primer-style silicone texture grips and extends makeup wear
  • Cica complex (madecassoside, asiaticoside, asiatic acid) for calming
  • PA++++ rating with strong UVA coverage
  • Multiple hyaluronic acid forms for surface hydration
Cons
  • Homosalate, octocrylene, octisalate flagged for endocrine concern
  • Bergamot leaf extract is a sensitivity and photosensitivity flag
  • Heavy silicone primer base may not suit oilier skin

Who it's for: Makeup wearers wanting a primer-sunscreen hybrid who prioritize cica soothing over modern filter chemistry.

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. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 28
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 52
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
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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) 49 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 8
Isododecane·Isopropyl Palmitate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Dimethicone/Bis-isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer·Isohexadecane·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Polyamide-8·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Dextrin Palmitate· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-cresol·Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene·Polyamide-3·Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate·Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract·Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract·Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Amber Powder·Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract·Curcuma Longa Root Extract· Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Corallina Officinalis Extract·Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil·Asiaticoside·Madecassic Acid·Asiatic Acid·Water·Decyl Glucoside·Butylene Glycol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract· Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract·Salix Alba Bark Extract·Coffea Arabica Seed Extract·Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract· Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Glycoproteins· Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Isododecane Isododecane
02 Isopropyl Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate
03 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
04 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
05 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
06 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
07 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
08 Dimethicone/Bis-isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
09 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
10 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
12 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
13 Dextrin Palmitate Dextrin Palmitate
14 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
15 Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-cresol Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol
16 Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene (Solastay S1)
18 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
19 Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Neem Leaf Extract
20 Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Neem Flower Extract
21 Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract
22 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
24 Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Eggplant Fruit Extract
25 Curcuma Longa Root Extract Turmeric Root Extract
26 Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
27 Corallina Officinalis Extract Coralline Algae Extract
28 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Moringa Seed Oil
29 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
30 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
31 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
32 Water Water
33 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
34 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
35 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
36 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
37 Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
38 Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract Okinawa Mozuku Extract
40 Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Coffee Seed Extract
41 Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract Red Pine Leaf Extract
42 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
43 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
44 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
45 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
46 Glycoproteins Glycoproteins
47 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
48 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
49 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.