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UV Master Aqua Cooling Sun Cream

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.

Alcohol-free hybrid with BEMT/DHHB and rich hydrators, but octinoxate plus fragrance and BHT reduce 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).
68.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #946 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-free hybrid with BEMT/DHHB and rich hydrators, but octinoxate plus fragrance and BHT reduce 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?

Hybrid SPF 51 cream pairing modern UVA filters (BEMT, DHHB) with older absorbers like octinoxate and octocrylene, layered into a humectant-heavy base. Menthol cooling agents and fragrance push it away from reactive-skin use.

Pros
  • Modern UVA filters BEMT and DHHB included
  • Extensive hyaluronic acid and humectant complex
  • Niacinamide and panthenol in the supporting cast
  • Alcohol-free formulation
  • PA++++ rating
Cons
  • Contains fragrance, listed in the INCI
  • Menthol derivatives can sting sensitized skin
  • Includes octinoxate among the UV filters

Who it's for: Suits buyers wanting a cooling, hydrating daily cream and tolerating fragrance; skip if you have reactive skin or want a fragrance-free formula.

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. 72
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
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
Octinoxate 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.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus 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.
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) 57 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 14
Water·Propanediol· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Butylene Glycol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer·Cetearyl Alcohol·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Mentha Arvensis Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Cymbopogon Citratus Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Phytosterols·Vitis Vinifera Vine Extract· Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Erythritol·Xylitol· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Ectoin·Cetearyl Olivate·1‚2-Hexanediol·Stearic Acid·Palmitic Acid·Hydroxyacetophenone·Sorbitan Olivate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Menthoxypropanediol·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Glyceryl Stearate·Alumina·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Caprylyl Glycol·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Tromethamine· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Xanthan Gum· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Ultramarines· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Propanediol Propanediol
03 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
04 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
05 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
07 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
08 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
09 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
10 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
11 Vp/Eicosene Copolymer VP/Eicosene Copolymer
12 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
13 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
14 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
15 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
16 Mentha Arvensis Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
17 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
18 Cymbopogon Citratus Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
19 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
20 Phytosterols Phytosterols
21 Vitis Vinifera Vine Extract
22 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
23 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
24 Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
25 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
26 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
27 Potassium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
28 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
29 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
30 Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
31 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
32 Erythritol Erythritol
33 Xylitol Xylitol
34 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
35 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
36 Ectoin Ectoin
37 Cetearyl Olivate Cetearyl Olivate
38 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
39 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
40 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
41 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
42 Sorbitan Olivate Sorbitan Olivate
43 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
44 Menthoxypropanediol Menthoxypropanediol
45 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
46 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
47 Alumina Alumina
48 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
49 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
50 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
51 Tromethamine Tromethamine
52 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
53 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
54 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
55 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
56 Ultramarines Ultramarines
57 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.