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Teatree Herb Tox Cica Sunblock

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.

FF label contradicted by citral, citronellol, geraniol, linalool, bergamot, lavender, geranium oils + alcohol; octinoxate/homosalate present.

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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin.
58.2
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Composite score · independent
Ranks #1396 of 1558 in the current catalogue. FF label contradicted by citral, citronellol, geraniol, linalool, bergamot, lavender, geranium oils + alcohol; octinoxate/homosalate present.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Even though the label reads fragrance-free, the top of the list is citral, limonene, citronellol, geraniol, linalool plus bergamot, orange, lavender, and geranium oils, with ethanol and a chemical filter mix. Plant-forward and high-risk for reactive skin.

Pros
  • Five-filter blend including bemotrizinol broadens UV coverage
  • Centella, madecassoside, and chamomile add soothing actives
  • Lightweight base with niacinamide for tone support
Cons
  • Multiple EU fragrance allergens sit high in the list
  • Bergamot and citrus oils raise phototoxicity concern under sun
  • Contains ethanol, drying for some users
  • Octocrylene and homosalate are dated under modern EU caps

Who it's for: Only appropriate for users with non-reactive skin who actively want a botanical, essential-oil-led sunscreen.

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. 18
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 50
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 34
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
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Homosalate 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.
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.
Yes
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) 49 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 13 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
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. · 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. · 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. · Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · 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. · Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · 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. · Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Borago Officinalis Extract·Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract·Polyether-1· Salvia Sclarea Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Sodium Polyacrylate·Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract·Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract·Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Xanthan Gum·1‚2-Hexanediol·Disodium Edta· Pogostemon Cablin Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Caprylyl Glycol·Butylene Glycol·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Inulin Lauryl Carbamate·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Steareth-20·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Tromethamine·Hydroxyacetophenone·Carbomer·Water· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Acrylates Copolymer· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Cyclopentasiloxane· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Cyclohexasiloxane·Silica
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 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.
02 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.
03 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.
04 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
05 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.
06 Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
07 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.
08 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
09 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
10 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
11 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
13 Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract Cornflower Extract
15 Salvia Sclarea Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
16 Sodium Polyacrylate Sodium Polyacrylate
18 Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract Hyacinth Extract
19 Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water Lavender Flower Water
20 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
21 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
22 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
23 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
24 Pogostemon Cablin Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
25 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
26 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
27 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
28 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
29 Inulin Lauryl Carbamate Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
30 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
31 Steareth-20 Steareth-20
32 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
33 Tromethamine Tromethamine
34 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
35 Carbomer Carbomer
36 Water Water
37 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
38 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
39 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
40 Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates Copolymer
41 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
42 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
43 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
44 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
45 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
46 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
47 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
48 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
49 Silica Silica