Abib
Airy Clear Sunscreen Gel Smoothing Tube
face sunscreen
Abib
face sunscreen
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| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE | 2.8% |
| HOMOSALATE | 6.5% |
| ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE | 4.5% |
| OCTOCRYLENE | 8% |
Daily SPF has never felt this effortless. This feather-light gel blends seamlessly into all skin tones with zero white cast, delivering broad spectrum SPF 30 protection against UVA and UVB rays. The silky, airy texture feels weightless on skin, hydrating while instantly blurring pores and fine lines for a smooth, soft-focus effect. With its semi-matte, shine-controlling finish, it doubles as a pore-blurring primer and a comfortable daily sunscreen, creating the perfect base for makeup or a fresh, bare-faced glow.
Airy Clear Sunscreen Gel Smoothing Tube is a cushioning sunscreen from Abib, a brand based in Korea. Its job is UV protection. The ingredient list runs to 25 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup.
It is a chemical (organic-filter) sunscreen, using Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate and Octocrylene. Between them those filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so the formula is broad-spectrum in the meaningful sense: it reaches past 340 nm, where the ageing wavelengths sit. The formula contains a photounstable filter alongside a stabiliser, which is the standard and effective way to keep it from degrading in sunlight.
Hydration: Moderate. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyloctyl Salicylate and Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and oil-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes final morning step, before makeup. Apply about two finger-lengths for the face and neck — under-application is the single most common reason sunscreen underperforms. Reapply every two hours of sun exposure, and after swimming or towelling off. Let it set for a couple of minutes before makeup so it does not pill.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Chemical (organic) filter system · broad-spectrum through UVA I
The workhorse UVA filter, and the fragile one: it loses a large share of its protection within an hour of sun unless the formula pairs it with a stabiliser such as octocrylene or Tinosorb S.
Another solvent-filter: modest UVB coverage, mostly there to carry other filters.
A weak filter used mainly as a solvent — it dissolves the crystalline filters (avobenzone, oxybenzone) so they can be formulated at all.
Mostly present to stabilise avobenzone rather than for its own modest UVB coverage. Degrades slowly into benzophenone over a product's shelf life.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list. Regulation caps it at 5%, so it is present at roughly 2.5–5%.
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
2nd on the list. Regulation caps it at 7.34%, so it is present at roughly 3.67–7.34%.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester
3rd on the list. Regulation caps it at 5%, so it is present at roughly 2.5–5%.
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer is a crosslinked polymer of Hydrogen Dimethicone crosslinked with bis-methallyl PPG-20
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dibutyl adipate
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Silica, reaction products with trimethylsilane
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
A photounstable filter is present, paired with a stabiliser
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil
Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Protect" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 25 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Calms visible redness and irritation
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list. Regulation caps it at 5%, so it is present at roughly 2.5–5%.
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
2nd on the list. Regulation caps it at 7.34%, so it is present at roughly 3.67–7.34%.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester
3rd on the list. Regulation caps it at 5%, so it is present at roughly 2.5–5%.
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer is a crosslinked polymer of Hydrogen Dimethicone crosslinked with bis-methallyl PPG-20
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dextrin, Hexadecanoate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dibutyl adipate
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Phenol, 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-6-Dodecyl-4-Methyl-, Branched and Linear
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Phenol, 4-methyl-
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Silica, reaction products with trimethylsilane
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the bark of Cedrus atlantica, Pinaceae
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,6-Dihydro-4-methyl-2-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)-2H-pyran
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil is the oil obtained from the flower, Cananga odorata, Anonaceae. Definitions in ISO 3063
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Jasminum Officinale Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Jasmine, Jasminium officinale L., Oleaceae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 1,4,5,6,-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-, (4S)-
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
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Shares 9 key ingredients with Airy Clear Sunscreen Gel Smoothing Tube: Butyloctyl Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Glycerin, Tocopherol
Round Lab
Shares 8 key ingredients with Airy Clear Sunscreen Gel Smoothing Tube: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Acrylates Copolymer
Isntree
Shares 8 key ingredients with Airy Clear Sunscreen Gel Smoothing Tube: Homosalate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Acrylates Copolymer
COSRX
Shares 8 key ingredients with Airy Clear Sunscreen Gel Smoothing Tube: Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
COSRX
Shares 8 key ingredients with Airy Clear Sunscreen Gel Smoothing Tube: Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
La Roche-Posay
Shares 7 key ingredients with Airy Clear Sunscreen Gel Smoothing Tube: Glycerin, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene
BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, HOMOSALATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, OCTOCRYLENE, ISODODECANE, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, DIMETHICONE/BIS-ISOBUTYL PPG-20 CROSSPOLYMER, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, BENZOTRIAZOLYL DODECYL P-CRESOL, P-CRESOL, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, CEDRUS ATLANTICA BARK OIL, TOCOPHEROL, NEROL OXIDE, CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL, GLYCERIN, SQUALANE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, JASMINUM OFFICINALE OIL, ECTOIN, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Apply liberally and evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every two hours.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Dextrin Palmitate, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl Ppg-20 Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate.
Yes — it contains Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it in the morning, final morning step, before makeup.
It lists 25 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.
Abib, a brand based in Korea.
It filters UV with Avobenzone (butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), Homosalate (homosalate), Octisalate (ethylhexyl salicylate), Octocrylene (octocrylene).
Yes. Its filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so protection reaches past 340 nm into the deep-UVA range associated with ageing and pigmentation.
Unlikely. It filters with organic (chemical) filters only, which dissolve into the formula rather than sitting on the surface, so they do not leave a white cast.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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