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Sulwhasoo

UV Daily Tone Up Sunscreen

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Same as mini — homosalate plus fragrance allergens; TiO2 + iron oxide tint hides cast but allergen load is high.

◉ 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
71.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #775 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same as mini — homosalate plus fragrance allergens; TiO2 + iron oxide tint hides cast but allergen load is high.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A tinted hybrid using Bemotrizinol, Uvinul A Plus, homosalate, octisalate, TiO2, and Parsol SLX with iron oxides to neutralize the mineral cast. Alcohol-free but fragrance contributes limonene, citronellol, citral, geraniol, and benzyl benzoate.

Pros
  • Iron oxides offset mineral whitening
  • Bemotrizinol and Uvinul A Plus for UVA
  • Alcohol-free with niacinamide and adenosine
  • TiO2 contributes mineral defense
  • Tinted finish evens skin tone
Cons
  • Homosalate carries endocrine concerns
  • Five-plus declared fragrance allergens
  • Tint may not match deeper skin tones
  • Hybrid silicone base can pill under makeup

Who it's for: Light-to-medium skin tones wanting a tone-up daily sunscreen with modern UVA filters; not for sensitive skin, fragrance avoiders, or deeper tones needing shade range.

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. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Yes
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) 52 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 6 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Butylene Glycol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Cyclopentasiloxane·Cetearyl Alcohol·Cyclohexasiloxane·Silica·Isopropyl Palmitate·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·1‚2-Hexanediol·Aluminum Stearate·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Alumina·Stearic Acid·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Glyceryl Stearate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Glyceryl Caprylate· Limonene 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. ·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Palmitic Acid·Disodium Edta·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Iron Oxides· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Prunus Mume Fruit Extract·Aluminum Hydroxide·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Morus Alba Root Extract· 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. ·Polymethyl Methacrylate·Panax Ginseng Root Extract· Citronellol 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. · Citral 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. ·Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate· Geraniol 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. ·Myristic Acid· Benzyl Benzoate 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. ·Lauric Acid· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
03 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
05 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
06 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
07 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
11 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
12 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
13 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
14 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
15 Silica Silica
16 Isopropyl Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate
17 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
18 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
19 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
20 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
21 Alumina Alumina
22 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
23 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
24 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
25 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
26 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.
27 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
28 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
29 Limonene 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.
30 Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
31 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
32 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
33 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
34 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
35 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
36 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
37 Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
38 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
39 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
40 Morus Alba Root Extract White Mulberry Root Extract
41 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.
42 Polymethyl Methacrylate Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
43 Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ginseng Root Extract
44 Citronellol 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 Citral 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 Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate
47 Geraniol 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 Myristic Acid Myristic Acid
49 Benzyl Benzoate 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.
50 Lauric Acid Lauric Acid
51 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
52 Morus Alba Fruit Extract White Mulberry Fruit Extract