Abib
Heartleaf Sun Essence Calming Drop
face sunscreen
Abib
face sunscreen
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Take the skin testThe Abib Heartleaf Sun Essence Calming Drop is a daily sunscreen enriched with 50,000 ppm Houttuynia Cordata extract to provide sun protection (SPF 50+, PA++++) as well as provide soothing support to skin against environmental stressors. The lightweight, hydrating essence formula quickly absorbs into the skin, leaving it feeling soft and refreshed. This sunscreen is perfect for anyone looking for a lightweight, non-greasy, and very comfortable sunscreen.
Heartleaf Sun Essence Calming Drop is a lightweight sunscreen from Abib, a brand based in Korea. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 38 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Panthenol, Glycerin and Water, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a chemical (organic-filter) sunscreen, using Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, Parsol SLX, Tinosorb M, Uvinul T 150 and Uvasorb HEB. 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. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Panthenol, Glycerin, Water and Dibutyl Adipate.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Phenethyl Benzoate, Panthenol and Houttuynia Cordata Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, 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, essential-oil-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and oil-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain drying alcohol, 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.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
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
A photostable replacement for avobenzone: it peaks at 354 nm, deep in UVA I, and does not need a stabiliser to survive the day.
One of the most photostable filters in use, and it stabilises avobenzone and octinoxate alongside it. Oil-soluble, cosmetically light, no white cast.
A polymer, so it stays on the surface of skin rather than penetrating — low irritation potential and no measurable systemic absorption.
A hybrid: it absorbs like an organic filter and scatters like a mineral one, because it is dispersed as microfine particles rather than dissolved.
The most efficient UVB absorber available by weight, which is why high-SPF formulas reach SPF 50+ without feeling heavy. Contributes nothing to UVA.
A photostable, highly efficient UVB filter, usually paired with a dedicated UVA one.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dibutyl adipate
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Ethanol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,2'-[6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]bis[5-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-phenol]
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Polysilicone-15 is the siloxane polymer that conforms generally to the formula:
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,2'-Methylene-bis-(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol)
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-,tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester; octyl triazone
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hexyl laurate
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
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
Every filter in this formula is photostable
"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.
Alcohol
Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
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 38 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
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, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dibutyl adipate
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Ethanol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,2'-[6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]bis[5-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-phenol]
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of methyltrimethoxysilane
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Polysilicone-15 is the siloxane polymer that conforms generally to the formula:
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,2'-Methylene-bis-(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol)
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-,tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester; octyl triazone
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hexyl laurate
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
ester of hexaglycerol and stearic acid
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 4,4'-[[6-[[4-[[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]carbonyl]phenyl]amino]-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]diimino]bis-, -bis(2-ethylhexyl)ester
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aspergillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aspergillus
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Triticum Aestivum Seed Extract is the extract obtained from the seeds of the Wheat, Triticum aestivum L., Poaceae
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate is a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric aicd and C20-22 Alcohols
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucoside, Decyl
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Ethylhexyl olivate
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ester of hexaglycerol and behenic acid
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer is the sodium salt of a polymer consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, (Z)-, 9-octadecenoate
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
32nd 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
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Maltodextrin
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lipase is an enzyme that hydrolyzes triglycerides
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Proteinase
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C20-22 Alcohols is a mixture of synthetic aliphatic alcohols with 20 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
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WATER, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, ALCOHOL, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, PHENETHYL BENZOATE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, POLYSILICONE-15, METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, HEXYL LAURATE, NIACINAMIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 STEARATE, DIETHYLHEXYL BUTAMIDO TRIAZONE, ASPERGILLUS FERMENT, TRITICUM AESTIVUM SEED EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, C20-22 ALKYL PHOSPHATE, PANTHENOL, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, TROMETHAMINE, ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 BEHENATE, SODIUM ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, POLYGLYCERYL-4 OLEATE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ADENOSINE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM PHYTATE, MALTODEXTRIN, LIPASE, PROTEASE, C20-22 ALCOHOLS, XANTHAN GUM.
NIACINAMIDE, PANTHENOL.
Shake the bottle well before use. Apply 2 drops of the product to the skin and gently pat to absorb.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate. 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.
Yes — it contains Alcohol.
No — it contains Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
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 38 ingredients, of which 8 are recorded as actives.
Abib, a brand based in Korea.
It filters UV with Uvinul A Plus (diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate), Tinosorb S (bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine), Parsol SLX (polysilicone-15), Tinosorb M (methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol), Uvinul T 150 (ethylhexyl triazone), Uvasorb HEB (diethylhexyl butamido triazone).
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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