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Houttuynia Cordata Ferment Sun Cream SPF27 PA++ 40ml

SPF 27 · 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.

All-mineral, fragrance-free, alcohol-free, gentle ferment extracts. Lower SPF/PA limits utility; phenoxyethanol+caprylyl glycol preservatives mild.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
71.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #787 of 1558 in the current catalogue. All-mineral, fragrance-free, alcohol-free, gentle ferment extracts. Lower SPF/PA limits utility; phenoxyethanol+caprylyl glycol preservatives mild.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

All-mineral formula using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide at SPF27 PA++. Adds houttuynia, anemarrhena, sophora japonica, and rice ferment extracts with bisabolol. Fragrance and alcohol free.

Pros
  • Pure mineral filter system
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Bisabolol for soothing
  • Multiple ferment-based extracts
  • Ethyl ferulate as antioxidant
Cons
  • SPF27 PA++ limits midday sun protection
  • Phenoxyethanol and caprylhydroxamic acid preservatives
  • Silicone content may not suit silicone-averse skin

Who it's for: Mineral-preferring buyers wanting a gentle, lower-protection option for indoor or shaded daily wear.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 61
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 70
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 72
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
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.
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.
Mineral
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Butylene Glycol·Isoamyl Laurate·Silica·Glyceryl Stearate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cyclopentasiloxane·Bacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Ferment Extract Filtrate·Glyceryl Isostearate·Peg-100 Stearate·Cyclohexasiloxane·1‚2-Hexanediol·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Sorbitan Stearate·Phenoxyethanol·Bisabolol·Citric Acid·Tocopheryl Acetate·Caprylyl Glycol·Xanthan Gum·Magnesium Aluminum Silicate·Ethyl Ferulate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Caprylhydroxamic Acid·Sophora Japonica Flower Extract·Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate·Propanediol·Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract·Liquiritigenin
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
04 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
05 Isoamyl Laurate Isoamyl Laurate
06 Silica Silica
07 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
08 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
09 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
10 Bacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Ferment Extract Filtrate Bacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Ferment Extract Filtrate
11 Glyceryl Isostearate Glyceryl Isostearate
12 Peg-100 Stearate PEG-100 Stearate
13 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
14 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
15 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
16 Sorbitan Stearate
17 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
18 Bisabolol Bisabolol
19 Citric Acid Citric Acid
20 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
21 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
22 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
23 Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
24 Ethyl Ferulate Ethyl Ferulate
25 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
26 Caprylhydroxamic Acid Caprylhydroxamic Acid
27 Sophora Japonica Flower Extract
28 Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
29 Propanediol Propanediol
30 Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract Anemarrhena Root Extract
31 Liquiritigenin Liquiritigenin