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THE WHOO

Gongjinhyang Seol Radiant White 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.

Alcohol-free tone-up but octinoxate plus many fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, etc.) penalize both sensitivity and health.

◉ 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.
65.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1139 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-free tone-up but octinoxate plus many fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, etc.) penalize both sensitivity and health.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Tinted tone-up pairing modern BEMT and Uvinul A Plus with legacy octinoxate and octisalate, plus ZnO and TiO2. Alcohol-free, but fragrance with seven EU allergens and a heavy herbal load keep sensitivity risk high.

Pros
  • Modern BEMT and DHHB included
  • Mineral filters TiO2 and ZnO contribute to tone-up
  • Alcohol-free
  • Niacinamide and tinted finish
Cons
  • Octinoxate present
  • Fragrance with seven declared EU allergens
  • Dense herbal extract list raises sensitizer load

Who it's for: Buyers seeking a brightening tinted finish in the Whoo lineage who tolerate fragrance and complex botanicals.

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. 77
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 48
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
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
Bemotrizinol 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) 71 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 10 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·Isododecane·Dipropylene Glycol·Dicaprylyl Carbonate· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Isodecyl Neopentanoate·Sorbitan Olivate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cyclopentasiloxane·Isohexadecane· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Disteardimonium Hectorite· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Ganoderma Lucidum Extract·Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract·Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract· Thymus Vulgaris Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract·Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract·Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract·Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract·Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract·Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract· Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract·Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract·Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract· Santalum Album Wood Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Zingiber Officinale Root Extract·Panax Ginseng Root Extract·Agastache Rugosa Extract·Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract·Pearl Extract·Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract·Morus Alba Bark Extract·Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract·Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract·Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract·Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Glyceryl Caprylate·PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Butylene Glycol·Magnesium Sulfate·Aluminum Hydroxide·Mica·Palmitoyl Proline·Iron Oxides·Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate·Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate·Palmitic Acid·Methylpropanediol·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · 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. · 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. · 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. · 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. · Hexyl Cinnamal 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. · 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.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Isododecane Isododecane
03 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
04 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
05 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
08 Isodecyl Neopentanoate Isodecyl Neopentanoate
09 Sorbitan Olivate Sorbitan Olivate
10 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
12 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
13 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
14 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
15 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
16 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
17 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
18 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
19 Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
20 Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
21 Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract Japanese Angelica Root Extract
22 Thymus Vulgaris Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
23 Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
24 Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract
25 Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract Japanese Yam (Dioscorea Japonica) Root Extract
26 Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract Lychee Fruit Extract
27 Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
28 Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract Jujube Fruit Extract
29 Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
30 Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract Nut Grass Root Extract
31 Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract Clove Bud Extract
32 Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
33 Santalum Album Wood Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
34 Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
35 Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ginseng Root Extract
36 Agastache Rugosa Extract
37 Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
38 Pearl Extract Pearl Extract
39 Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract
40 Morus Alba Bark Extract White Mulberry Bark Extract
41 Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract Peony Root Extract
42 Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
43 Ampelopsis Japonica Root Extract
44 Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract
45 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
46 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
47 PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
48 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
49 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
50 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
51 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
52 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
53 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
54 Mica Mica
55 Palmitoyl Proline
56 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
57 Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
58 Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
59 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
60 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
61 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
62 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
63 Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
64 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.
65 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.
66 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.
67 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.
68 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.
69 Hexyl Cinnamal 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.
70 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.
71 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.