Perfect UV Protection Essence Water Base SPF50+/PA+++

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Perfect UV Protection Essence Water Base SPF50+/PA+++

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The INNISFREE Perfect UV Protection Essence Water Base SPF50+/PA+++ is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 47 ingredients (35 low-risk) rates it Excellent (96/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.

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At a glance

Type
Sunscreen
Ingredients
47
Low-risk
35
Fragrance
Contains fragrance
Origin
South Korea
SPF
50 · blocks 98.0% UVB · PA+++

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe Cruelty-Free

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 13/7
Good for dry skin
Glyceryl Stearate Behenyl Alcohol Saccharide Hydrolysate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Octyldodecanol Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract Butylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Glycerin Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Cyclopentasiloxane Glycereth-20
Caution for dry skin
Centella Asiatica Extract Glycerin Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate t-Butyl Alcohol Hydrogenated Lecithin Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 1/0
Good for oily/acne-prone skin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Sensitive Skin 4/10
Good for sensitive skin
Centella Asiatica Extract Glycerin Hydroxyacetophenone Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Caution for sensitive skin
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract Dipropylene Glycol Octyldodecanol Butylene Glycol Glycerin t-Butyl Alcohol Tromethamine Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Phenoxyethanol Homosalate

Ingredients list

47 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (6)
All47 Skin Conditioning27 Fragrance11 Solvent10 Viscosity Controlling9 Emollient8 Uv Absorber7 Humectant7 Emulsion Stabilising6
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
6
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
4
Homosalate
(Fragrance, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Uv Filter)
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
4
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter)
2
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter)
1
B
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber)
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
3
Octocrylene
(Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter)
1
B
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient)
1
A
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent)
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming)
1
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning)
3
A
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent)
Silicone
Silicone
1
A
Behenyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant)
1
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming)
1
Saccharide Hydrolysate
(Humectant)
1
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
2
A
Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking)
1
A
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling)
2
A
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative)
Paraben
Paraben
1
Ceramide NP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
1
B
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic)
1
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
3
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
(Sufactant, Surfactant, Emulsifying)
1
A
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
Glycereth-20
(Humectant, Viscosity Controlling)
2
A
t-Butyl Alcohol
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Solvent, Perfuming)
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Octyldodecanol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming, Solvent)
1
B
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
(Masking)
1
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Orchid Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES
(Skin Conditioning Emollient)
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Seed Extract
(Antidandruff Agent, Antimicrobial, Antiseborrhoeic, Skin Conditioning)

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Key ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Absorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Ceramides
Locks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrates by attracting and holding water.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Good For Oily SkinBalances oil and helps reduce shine.

Concerns

Contains paraben
Contains silicone
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit sensitive skin

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Homosalate
Fragrance, Sunscreen agent
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 FragranceSunscreen agentUv absorberSkin conditioningUv filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Uv absorber, Uv filter
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 Uv absorberUv filter
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Uv absorber, Uv filter
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 Uv absorberUv filter
Octocrylene
Sunscreen agent, Uv absorber
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 Sunscreen agentUv absorberUv filter
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Skin conditioningEmollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Solvent
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Fragrance, Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragrancePerfuming
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
Emollient, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 EmollientSkin conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Binding agent, Emulsion stabilising
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Binding agentEmulsion stabilisingViscosity increasing agentBindingEmollientViscosity controlling
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioningEmollientEmulsifyingSurfactant
PARFUM
Fragrance, Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragrancePerfuming
Saccharide Hydrolysate
Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity decreasing agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 SolventViscosity decreasing agentViscosity controlling
+ 24 more — see the full ingredients list above
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Uv absorber, Uv filter
Potentially a skin irritantRead moreShow less
EWG 6 Uv absorberUv filter Bad for Oily SkinBad for Sensitive Skin
Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A FragranceSkin conditioningSolventViscositydecreasing agentHumectantMaskingViscosity controlling Good for Dry Skin
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B AntimicrobialAntioxidantAstringentEmollientHumectantMaskingOral care agentSkin conditioningSkin protectingTonicUv absorber Good for Oily Skin
Cyclopentasiloxane
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A Hair conditioningSkin conditioningEmollientSolvent Silicone
Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin conditioning, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioningHumectant Good for Dry Skin
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance, Preservative
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR A FragrancePreservative Paraben
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientEmulsifying Fungal-acne trigger

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Morning only: Apply as the last step of your AM routine, after moisturiser, and reapply every ~2 hours of sun exposure.

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