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Pyunkang Yul Kids & Baby Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa++++

Pyunkang Yul SPF 50 πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Korean
Pyunkang Yul Kids & Baby Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa++++

74/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Pyunkang Yul Kids & Baby Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ is a hybrid sunscreen using Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Tinosorb S). It wears with a balanced finish, feels lightweight, and is generally low in white cast. It does not sting and is generally low for pore-clogging, which suits sensitive and younger skin. With good protection and a score of 73.6/100, it is a gentle, easy-wearing daily option.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Good 59
  • +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
  • +11.4 Homosalate at #4, UV filter
  • +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
  • +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
  • βˆ’22.1 UVB coverage saturated
  • Γ—0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
  • +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
How we rate uv protection β†’
☒️

Health safety

Medium 47
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’40 Homosalate at #4 (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • βˆ’12.6 Octinoxate at #3, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • +0 2 endocrine-scrutinized filters together
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 72
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’6 Homosalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate heavy feel β†’
πŸ”΄

Comedogenic

Low 97
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’2 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #41, heavy comedogenic ester
  • βˆ’1 Persea Gratissima Oil at #14, moderate comedogenic signal
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

High 0
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
  • βˆ’50 6 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil)
  • βˆ’50 7 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate)
  • +0 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil at #16, jojoba wax ester, fungal-acne exception (not penalized)
  • +12 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
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

Nourishing
LightNourishing
  • ← 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate)
  • β†’ 10 Glycerin at #7, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #36, hyaluronic family
  • β†’ 1 1 strong humectants (Trehalose)
  • β†’ 2 Humectant polyols
  • β†’ 6 6 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, …)
  • β†’ 0.5 1 fatty-alcohol emollients (Cetyl Alcohol)
  • 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†’ 6 6 emollient lipids (Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, …)
  • β†’ 2 2 slippy emollient esters (Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
How we rate finish β†’
πŸ’„

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)
  • ← 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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

Full ingredient list (73)

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 Dipropylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  3. 3 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

    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
  4. 4 Homosalate

    Legacy UV filter (Homosalate)

    • ↑ 11.4 UV protection
    • ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
  5. 5 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)

    • ↑ 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  6. 6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate

    Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)

    • ↑ 7.6 UV protection
    • ↑ 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
  7. 7 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 10 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  8. 8 Niacinamide

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  9. 9 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 14 feeds malassezia
  10. 10 Cetyl Alcohol

    Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind

    • 0.5 β†’ nourishing fatty-alcohol emollient
  11. 11 Butyloctyl Salicylate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  12. 12 Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  13. 13 Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

    Botanical extract

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  14. 14 Persea Gratissima Oil

    Plant oil, an emollient

    • ↑ 1 moderate comedogenic signal
    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  15. 15 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

    Plant oil, an emollient

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  16. 16 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

    Botanical extract

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
  17. 17 Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

    Plant oil, an emollient

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  18. 18 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

    Botanical extract

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  19. 19 Quinoa Extract

    Botanical extract

  20. 20 Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

    Botanical extract

  21. 21 Oryza Sativa Germ Extract

    Botanical extract

  22. 22 Oryza Sativa Extract

    Botanical extract

  23. 23 Leonurus Sibiricus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

    Botanical extract

  24. 24 Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

    Botanical extract

  25. 25 Houttuynia Cordata Extract

    Botanical extract

  26. 26 Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

    Botanical extract

  27. 27 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

    Botanical extract

  28. 28 Hydroxyacetophenone

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  29. 29 Pentylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  30. 30 Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract

    Botanical extract

  31. 31 Caprylyl Glycol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  32. 32 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  33. 33 Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract

    Botanical extract

  34. 34 Arachis Hypogaea Fruit Extract

    Botanical extract

  35. 35 Phaseolus Vulgaris Seed Extract

    Botanical extract

  36. 36 Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing hyaluronic family
  37. 37 Vigna Radiata Seed Extract

    Botanical extract

  38. 38 Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

    Botanical extract

  39. 39 Lentil Fruit Extract

    Botanical extract

  40. 40 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 1 β†’ dewy slippy emollient ester
  41. 41 Ethylhexyl Palmitate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 2 heavy comedogenic ester
    • 1 β†’ dewy slippy emollient ester
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  42. 42 Arginine

    pH adjuster

  43. 43 Brassica Campestris Sterols

    Supporting ingredient

  44. 44 Cholesterol

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  45. 45 Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  46. 46 Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  47. 47 Centella Asiatica Extract

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  48. 48 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  49. 49 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  50. 50 Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  51. 51 Ceramide NP

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  52. 52 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  53. 53 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  54. 54 Ceramide NS

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  55. 55 Ceramide EOP

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  56. 56 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  57. 57 Glyceryl Caprylate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  58. 58 Glyceryl Stearate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  59. 59 Trehalose

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant
  60. 60 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  61. 61 Sorbitan Sesquioleate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
  62. 62 Tromethamine

    pH adjuster

  63. 63 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  64. 64 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  65. 65 Carbomer

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  66. 66 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  67. 67 Willow Bark Extract

    Botanical extract

  68. 68 Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  69. 69 Ethylhexyl-Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  70. 70 Adenosine

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  71. 71 Disodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  72. 72 Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  73. 73 1,2-Hexanediol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

Is Pyunkang Yul Kids & Baby Sun Cream mineral or chemical?

It is a hybrid that is mostly chemical, using filters like Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate and Tinosorb S. There is no mineral filter listed.

Is the Pyunkang Yul Kids & Baby Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa++++ good for sensitive skin?

It is designed to be gentle. It does not sting, is generally low for pore-clogging and is generally low in white cast, which suits sensitive and younger skin.

Is this a good sunscreen?

It scores 73.6/100 with good protection, a solid result. The lightweight, balanced feel makes it an easy daily option.

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