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JAYJUN Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Sun Cream

JAYJUN Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Sun Cream

69/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

JAYJUN Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Sun Cream is a hybrid sunscreen combining Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Ethylhexyl Salicylate. It has a balanced finish, stays lightweight, and shows low white cast, while being gentle on the skin and generally not stinging. With a score of 68.6/100 and moderate protection, it is a hydrating everyday sun cream, best for those who want a comfortable, light feel.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Moderate 55
  • +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
  • +12 Homosalate at #3, UV filter
  • +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
  • +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #7, UV filter
  • βˆ’22.7 UVB coverage saturated
  • Γ—0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
How we rate uv protection β†’
☒️

Health safety

Medium 47
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Homosalate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • βˆ’12.6 Octinoxate at #2, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
How we rate health safety β†’
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Allergens

Low 70
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 Fragrance
  • βˆ’12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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 61
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’9 Homosalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’6 Octisalate at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’8 Fragrance
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate heavy feel β†’
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Comedogenic

Low 97
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’2 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #39, heavy comedogenic ester
  • βˆ’1 Oleic Acid at #38, moderate comedogenic signal
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

High 4
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’12 1 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Oleic Acid)
  • βˆ’18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
  • βˆ’18 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin)
  • βˆ’46 4 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate)
  • βˆ’2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
How we rate fungal acne β†’
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Fabric stains

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate fabric stains β†’
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Moisture

Hydrating
LightNourishing
  • ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
  • β†’ 1 Glycerin at #28, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #43, hyaluronic family
  • β†’ 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
  • β†’ 1 Humectant polyols
  • β†’ 2 2 emollient lipids (Squalane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil)
  • β†’ 8 Ceramide barrier lipids with cholesterol/phytosphingosine partners
How we rate moisture β†’
✨

Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
  • β†’ 2 2 emollient lipids (Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane)
  • β†’ 2 2 slippy emollient esters (Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
How we rate finish β†’
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Makeup base

Okay
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
  • ← 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

How we rate water resistance β†’

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)
  • ✨ Green tea

Full ingredient list (58)

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. Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 18 UV protection
    • ↓ 12.6 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
    • ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
  3. 3 Homosalate

    Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 12 UV protection
    • ↑ 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
  4. Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)

    • ↑ 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  5. 5 Propanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  6. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  7. 7 Ethylhexyl Salicylate

    Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)

    • ↑ 7.6 UV protection
    • ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
  8. Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  9. 9 Niacinamide

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  10. 10 Glyceryl Stearate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
  11. 11 PEG-100 Stearate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
  12. 12 Sorbitan Sesquioleate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 18 feeds malassezia
  13. 13 Carbomer

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  14. Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  15. 15 Panthenol

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  16. Botanical extract

  17. Botanical extract

  18. 18 Hydroxide K

    pH adjuster

  19. 19 Dipropylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  20. 20 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  21. 21 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  22. 22 Adenosine

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  23. 23 Disodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  24. 24 Ethylhexyl-Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  25. 25 Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  26. Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  27. 27 Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  28. 28 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  29. 29 Ceramide NP

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  30. 30 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 1 β†’ dewy slippy emollient ester
  31. Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  32. 32 Cholesterol

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  33. Botanical extract

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  34. Botanical extract

  35. 35 Squalane

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
  36. 36 Stearic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 minor malassezia feeder
  37. 37 Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  38. 38 Oleic Acid

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
  39. 39 Ethylhexyl Palmitate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 heavy comedogenic ester
    • 1 β†’ dewy slippy emollient ester
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  40. Supporting ingredient

  41. Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  42. Botanical extract

  43. 43 Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing hyaluronic family
  44. 44 Asiaticoside

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  45. 45 Asiatic Acid

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  46. Botanical extract

  47. 47 Madecassoside

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  48. 48 Madecassic Acid

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  49. Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  50. Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  51. Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  52. 52 Hyaluronic Acid

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  53. 53 Potassium Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  54. 54 Pentylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  55. Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  56. Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  57. 57 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  58. 58 Fragrance

    Fragrance

Does JAYJUN Hyaluronic Acid Sun Cream leave a white cast?

No, it shows low white cast and stays lightweight on the skin. The finish is balanced. It is designed to feel hydrating and comfortable.

Is the JAYJUN Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Sun Cream mineral or chemical?

It is a hybrid sunscreen using Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Ethylhexyl Salicylate. The exact SPF rating is not specified here.

Is JAYJUN Hyaluronic Acid Sun Cream good?

It scores 68.6/100 with moderate protection. It is low on pore-clogging concerns and tends not to sting. This makes it a comfortable hydrating everyday sun cream.

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