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MoisturizingC12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol + 12 moreWorks
“Missha All Around Safe Block Essence Sun helps to moisturize and nourish the skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.
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).
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“It also helps to protect the skin to help prevent early signs of aging.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Rosa davurica bud extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~5.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateEthylhexyl salicylate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylatePhenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
More about Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acidButylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolDiethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerC12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Approved by the US FDA in 2026 (listed as bemotrizinol on US labels).
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineGlyceryl stearate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl olivate~0.5–0.7%
Cyclopentasiloxane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneAcrylates/dimethicone copolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency
More about Acrylates/dimethicone copolymerRosa davurica bud extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractArtemisia princeps leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diospyros kaki leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.2–0.4%
Morus alba fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceMorus alba root extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractLimonia acidissima extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Centaurea cyanus flower water~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cornflower water. Might have an anti-oxidant effect and can help reduce inflammation in skin. However, it can be irritating on its own
More about Centaurea cyanus flower waterThymus vulgaris leaf water~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helichrysum italicum flower water~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 60~0.15–0.3%
Dimethicone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePolyacrylate-13~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Peg-100 stearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePolyisobutene~0.15–0.3%
Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateBht~0.15–0.25%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePolysorbate 20~0.15–0.3%
Panthenol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Vp/hexadecene copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymerSorbitan olivate~0.15–0.3%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.15–0.25%
Alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPropylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractHexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Sorbitan olivate~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Nelumbium speciosum flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana water~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Hamamelis virginiana water~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterSorbitan olivate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Vp/hexadecene copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates a nice product texture and can support water-resistance of sunscreens
More about Vp/hexadecene copolymer1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Butylene glycol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, Rosa davurica bud extract, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Morus alba fruit extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Morus alba root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Limonia acidissima extract, Centaurea cyanus flower water, Thymus vulgaris leaf water, Helichrysum italicum flower water, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate-13, Peg-100 stearate, Polyisobutene, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Bht, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 20, Panthenol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Sorbitan olivate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Alcohol, Propylene glycol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Unknown, Hexanediol, Sorbitan olivate, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana water, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene, Potassium sorbate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Hamamelis virginiana water, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium hydroxide, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| MISSHAEssence SunYOUR PRODUCT | LANEIGEPerfect Renew 5D Sun Protector Essence 50ml | KAINEGreen Fit Pro Sun | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Sunscreen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | $15.60 | $34.37+$18.77 | $10.50−$5.10 | $18.24+$2.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-9 | Ectoin | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"MISSHA - Essence Sun" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 12.60A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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