iUnik Centella Calming Daily Sun Water SPF 50+ Pa++++
95/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
iUnik Centella Calming Daily Sun Water is a chemical SPF 50+ PA++++ daily sunscreen built on modern UV filters including Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid for broad, photostable coverage. The watery formula has a balanced finish, stays lightweight, carries little to no white cast and is generally non-stinging. With an excellent protection rating and a 94.9/100 score, it is one of the strongest all-around picks in this group.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +13.3 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #4, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +22.4 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +8)
- β3.7 UVB coverage saturated
- β15.9 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Eye sting
Low
87
- +100 Starting score
- β9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β4 Ensulizole at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fungal acne
Medium
61
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Olivate)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #5, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 1 Glycerin at #22, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid at #29, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
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.
- β¨ Centella asiatica
Full ingredient list (37)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole)
- β 13.3 UV protection
- β 4 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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pH adjuster
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 22.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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16 Polyester-5
Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 3 film former
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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18 Allantoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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22 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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24 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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35 Asiaticoside
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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37 Asiatic Acid
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
Does iUnik Centella Daily Sun Water leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low. The watery chemical formula sinks in with little to no visible residue, so it stays clear on most skin tones.
Is the iUnik Centella Calming Daily Sun Water SPF 50+ Pa++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen. It uses modern UV filters including Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, with no zinc or titanium.
Is iUnik Centella Daily Sun Water any good?
Yes, it scores 94.9/100 with an excellent protection rating, one of the top picks in its group. It is lightweight, low-sting and low in pore clogging, so it suits daily wear including oilier skin.