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UV Master Aqua Sun Gel

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.

Light gel with BEMT and avobenzone, but homosalate, octocrylene, alcohol, and full fragrance-allergen panel drag sensitivity and health.

◐ 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.
67.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1023 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Light gel with BEMT and avobenzone, but homosalate, octocrylene, alcohol, and full fragrance-allergen panel drag 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?

Ethanol-forward gel using homosalate, octocrylene, octisalate, avobenzone, and BEMT for broad coverage. Lightweight texture, but a stack of fragrance allergens and PEG emulsifiers limits its sensitive-skin appeal.

Pros
  • Quick-dry gel feel suited to oily skin
  • Broad-spectrum coverage including avobenzone and BEMT
  • PA++++ rating
  • Ectoin and centella extract in the supporting cast
Cons
  • Ethanol high in the INCI, can feel drying
  • Fragrance plus geraniol, limonene, hexyl cinnamal, linalool
  • Includes homosalate and PEG emulsifiers

Who it's for: Oily-skinned buyers wanting a watery gel finish and tolerating ethanol; not for alcohol-sensitive or fragrance-averse skin.

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. 60
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 30
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. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Gel
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Acrylates Copolymer· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Cyclopentasiloxane· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Cyclohexasiloxane·Silica·Steareth-20·Bis-peg-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Carbomer·Hydroxyacetophenone·Caprylyl Glycol·Tromethamine·Sodium Polyacrylate·Inulin Lauryl Carbamate·Ethylhexyl Stearate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Xanthan Gum·Trideceth-6· Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Ectoin·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin·1‚2-Hexanediol·7-Dehydrocholesterol·Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract·Resveratrol· Benzyl Salicylate 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. · 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. · 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. · 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. · 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 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
03 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
04 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
05 Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates Copolymer
06 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
07 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
08 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
09 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
10 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
11 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
12 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
13 Silica Silica
14 Steareth-20 Steareth-20
15 Bis-peg-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
16 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
17 Carbomer Carbomer
18 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
19 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
20 Tromethamine Tromethamine
21 Sodium Polyacrylate Sodium Polyacrylate
22 Inulin Lauryl Carbamate Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
23 Ethylhexyl Stearate Ethylhexyl Stearate
24 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
25 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
26 Trideceth-6 Trideceth-6
27 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
28 Ectoin Ectoin
29 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
30 Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
31 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
32 Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
33 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
34 7-Dehydrocholesterol 7-Dehydrocholesterol
35 Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
36 Resveratrol Resveratrol
37 Benzyl Salicylate 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.
38 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.
39 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.
40 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.
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 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.