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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++

95/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Sun Serum is a chemical SPF 50+ PA++++ serum-style sunscreen with a modern filter lineup including ethylhexyl triazone, drometrizole trisiloxane (Mexoryl XL), and Tinosorb-class filters. It delivers a balanced finish, feels lightweight, keeps white cast low, and does not commonly sting. The texture is generally pore-friendly with okay makeup compatibility. With an excellent score of 94.8 and excellent protection, it is one of the strongest options here.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Excellent 100
  • +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #5, UV filter
  • +38 Drometrizole Trisiloxane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +13.3)
  • +22.4 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +8)
  • +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
  • +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #19, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
  • βˆ’11.1 UVB coverage saturated
  • βˆ’24.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
  • βˆ’3.5 UVA1 coverage saturated
  • +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
How we rate uv protection β†’
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Health safety

High 93
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’7 Retinyl Palmitate at #55, disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Comedogenic

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
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Fungal acne

Medium 59
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
  • βˆ’32 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearates, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate)
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Fabric stains

Low 75
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #11, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  • βˆ’10 Mexoryl XL at #7, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture

Balanced
LightNourishing
  • ← 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
  • β†’ 1 Glycerin at #40, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 2 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate at #27, hyaluronic family
  • β†’ 2 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Ectoin)
  • β†’ 2 Humectant polyols
  • β†’ 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
How we rate moisture β†’
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Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica)
  • ← 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
  • β†’ 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
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Makeup base

Okay
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
  • β†’ 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
  • ← 1.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate)
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

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Skincare extras

Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.

  • ✨ Niacinamide
  • ✨ Panthenol (B5)

Full ingredient list (60)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. 2 Dibutyl Adipate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • matte ← 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
  3. 3 Propanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  4. 4 Butyloctyl Salicylate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  5. 5 Ethylhexyl Triazone

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)

    • ↑ 20.9 UV protection
  6. 6 Niacinamide

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  7. 7 Drometrizole Trisiloxane

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl XL)

    • ↑ 38 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 10 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  8. 8 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
  9. 9 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 22.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  10. 10 Polymethylsilsesquioxane

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  11. 11 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  12. 12 Tromethamine

    pH adjuster

  13. 13 Panthenol

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  14. 14 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  15. 15 Pentylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  16. 16 Glyceryl Stearates

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  17. 17 Silica

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  18. 18 Caprylyl Methicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  19. 19 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  20. 20 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  21. 21 Lactobacillus Ferment

    Supporting ingredient

  22. 22 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  23. 23 Methylpropanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  24. 24 Carbomer

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  25. 25 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  26. 26 Ethylhexyl-Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  27. 27 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing hyaluronic family
  28. 28 Xanthan Gum

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  29. 29 Adenosine

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  30. 30 Polyether-1

    Supporting ingredient

  31. 31 Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  32. 32 Biosaccharide Gum-1

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  33. 33 Squalane

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
  34. 34 Allantoin

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  35. 35 Erythritol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  36. 36 Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  37. 37 Ectoin

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  38. 38 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  39. 39 Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  40. 40 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  41. 41 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  42. 42 Houttuynia Cordata Extract

    Botanical extract

  43. 43 Citric Acid

    pH adjuster

  44. 44 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  45. 45 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  46. 46 Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  47. 47 Hyaluronic Acid

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  48. 48 Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  49. 49 Centella Asiatica Extract

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  50. 50 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  51. 51 Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  52. 52 Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  53. 53 Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice

    Botanical extract

  54. 54 Potassium Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  55. 55 Retinyl Palmitate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↓ 7 disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
  56. 56 Biotin

    Supporting ingredient

  57. 57 Thiamine Hcl

    Supporting ingredient

  58. 58 Folic Acid

    Supporting ingredient

  59. 59 Pyridoxine

    Supporting ingredient

  60. 60 Cyanocobalamin

    Supporting ingredient

Is the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Sun Serum good?

Yes, it scores 94.8 out of 100, among the highest here, with excellent protection. It pairs a modern filter set with a lightweight, low-cast feel.

Does the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Fresh Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ leave a white cast?

White cast is rated low. As a chemical SPF 50+ serum, it generally absorbs without the cast common to mineral formulas.

Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?

It commonly suits oily and acne-prone skin. The finish is balanced and lightweight and pore-clogging potential is rated low.

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