Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen

Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Isopropyl myristate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 10 more
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What the product description says
“Meet the Tint + SPF You’ll Actually Wear Naturally radiant, this tinted fluid sunscreen celebrates your skin’s beauty with the perfect balance of hydration and control—not too dewy, not too matte.”
Source: Beauty of Joseon

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, isopropyl myristate.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Isopropyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic~3.4–4.1%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.5–3.1%
Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~2.8–3.5%
Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiablesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.7–1.05%
UndecaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps create a non-greasy finish on the skin~0.55–0.8%
C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~1–1.2%
Polyglycerin-6Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.65%
Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~2.1–2.5%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~1–1.2%
Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1–1.2%
Ethylhexyl isononanoate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency~1.6–2%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.35–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.
Medium risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
Butyloctyl salicylateA synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its ownMedium~4–4.9%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.5–3.1%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.4%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.75–1.15%est.
Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.65–1%est.
UndecaneHelps create a non-greasy finish on the skinMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
TridecaneHelps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skinMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
Polyglycerin-6Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Isopropyl titanium triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.3–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~3.4–4.1%est.
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Ingredients

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Zinc oxide~44–54%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Ci 77947~11–13%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Water~5.6–6.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butyloctyl salicylate~4–4.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

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Isopropyl myristate~3.4–4.1%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~2.8–3.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.5–3.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate~2.1–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Ethylhexyl isononanoate~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency

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Alcohol denat.~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Butylene glycol~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~1–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Propanediol~0.95–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Silica~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer~0.9–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Helps thicken the product consistency

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Stearic acid~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearate~0.75–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.7–1.05%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Artemisia capillaris extract~0.65–1%
Formula
Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Stearalkonium hectorite~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create an even product consistency

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Undecane~0.55–0.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Tridecane~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps create a dry, non-greasy finish of the skin

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Polyglycerin-6~0.45–0.65%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Isopropyl titanium triisostearate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

More about Ascorbyl palmitate
Iron oxides~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ci 77492~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant. Usually well-tolerated

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Iron oxides~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

More about Iron oxides
Ci 77491~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

More about Ci 77491
Iron oxides~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

More about Iron oxides
Ci 77499~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated

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Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Ci 77947, Water, Butyloctyl salicylate, Isopropyl myristate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Alcohol denat., Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Butylene glycol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Propanediol, Silica, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Stearic acid, Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearate, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Artemisia capillaris extract, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Undecane, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tridecane, Polyglycerin-6, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499

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