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Same actives as Missha All Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ for less?
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Missha's popular everyday K-beauty sunscreen. Lightweight essence texture with botanical extracts (lotus, rose, cucumber). Affordable entry-point into Asian sunscreens. SPF45 with 5 UV filters.
Score breakdown
B
Efficacy
C
Safety
B
Comedogenicity
B
Transparency
B
Skin-type fit
Strengths
- Lightweight essence texture
- Rich in botanical extracts
- Affordable K-beauty entry
- Panthenol soothing
- Easy to layer
Weaknesses
- Contains octinoxate (controversial)
- Contains fragrance + BHT
- SPF45 lower than competitors
- Many emulsifiers/PEGs
Full ingredient list
Formula analysed from the declared INCI · Verify the manufacturer's current labeling
1?
Water
2?
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3?
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
4?
Butylene Glycol
5?
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
6?
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
7?
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
8?
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
9?
Cetearyl Alcohol
10?
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
11?
Glyceryl Stearate
12?
Cetearyl Olivate
13?
Sorbitan Olivate
14?
Sodium Hydroxide
15?
Polysorbate 60
17?
Polyacrylate-13
18?
Caprylyl Glycol
19?
PEG-100 Stearate
20?
Ethylhexylglycerin
22?
Polyisobutene
23?
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
24?
Disodium EDTA
25?
BHT
26?
1,2-Hexanediol
27?
Polysorbate 20
28?
Sorbitan Isostearate
29?
Limonia Acidissima Extract
30?
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
32?
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
33?
Propylene Glycol
34?
VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
35?
Rosa Davurica Bud Extract
36?
Cyclopentasiloxane
37?
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
38?
Potassium Sorbate
39?
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
40?
Morus Alba Root Extract
41?
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water