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Gimiya Spot Toning Sun Ampoule
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Modern filters (EHT, BEMT, octocrylene, Mexoryl SX) with niacinamide and tranexamic acid; fragrance penalty. No high-concern legacy filters.
◉ 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).
79.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #356 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern filters (EHT, BEMT, octocrylene, Mexoryl SX) with niacinamide and tranexamic acid; fragrance penalty. No high-concern legacy filters.
Verdict Should you buy it?
An ampoule-textured hybrid built around EHT, BEMT, octocrylene, and Mexoryl SX with TiO2 — broad-spectrum without octinoxate or oxybenzone. Tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and ascorbyl glucoside back the spot-toning angle; added Fragrance is the main caveat.
Pros
- Tranexamic acid and ascorbyl glucoside target dark spots
- Niacinamide rounds out the brightening stack
- Ecamsule plus BEMT broaden UVA without avobenzone
- Alcohol-free; no ethanol or SD alcohol
Cons
- Contains Fragrance, a flag for reactive skin
- Octocrylene linked to environmental degradation
- TiO2 can leave a mild cast on deeper skin tones
Who it's for: Buyers focused on dark-spot fading who want a serum-light SPF with modern UVA chemistry and brightening actives.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
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.
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.
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) 44 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water·Butylene Glycol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Dibutyl Adipate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·Vinyl Dimethicone·Tromethamine·1‚2-Hexanediol·Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate·Pentylene Glycol·Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride·Caprylyl Methicone·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Hydroxyacetophenone·Sorbitan Sesquioleate·Carbomer·Dehydroxanthan Gum·Polyacrylic Acid·Tranexamic Acid·Methylpropanediol·Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate·Aluminum Hydroxide·Polyether-1·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Microcrystalline Cellulose·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate·Biosaccharide Gum-1·Sphingomonas Ferment Extract·Silica·Sodium Phytate·Cellulose Gum· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Ascorbyl Glucoside
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
22 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.
32 Polyether-1