d'Alba
Waterfall Tone-Up Sun Cream (Purple)
face sunscreen
d'Alba
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Take the skin testThe D'Alba Waterfull Tone-Up Sun Cream (Purple) is a lightweight, vegan-certified sunscreen that offers broad-spectrum SPF50+ PA++++ protection. Infused with Italian white truffle extract, niacinamide, and centella asiatica, it hydrates, soothes, and brightens the skin. The product features a subtle purple tint that helps neutralize yellow undertones, providing a natural tone-up effect and a radiant complexion. Its essence-like texture ensures quick absorption without leaving a greasy residue, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Waterfall Tone-Up Sun Cream (Purple) is a lightweight sunscreen from d'Alba, a brand based in Korea. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 66 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. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Butylene Glycol and Methylpropanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It uses a hybrid filter system — Titanium Dioxide, Uvinul A Plus, Parsol SLX and Uvinul T 150 — combining mineral and organic filters. 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: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol and Glycerin.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Allantoin, Panthenol and Centella Asiatica Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced 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 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 no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and 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.
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
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
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.
Hybrid mineral and organic filter system · broad-spectrum through UVA I
Strong UVB and short-UVA protection, but it stops before UVA I — a mineral formula leaning on titanium dioxide alone needs zinc oxide beside it for deep UVA.
A photostable replacement for avobenzone: it peaks at 354 nm, deep in UVA I, and does not need a stabiliser to survive the day.
A polymer, so it stays on the surface of skin rather than penetrating — low irritation potential and no measurable systemic absorption.
The most efficient UVB absorber available by weight, which is why high-SPF formulas reach SPF 50+ without feeling heavy. Contributes nothing to UVA.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Diisopropyl sebacate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,3-Butylene Glycol
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester
9th 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:
10th 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.
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**
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
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
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.
Limonene, Citral
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Limonene, Citral
Polysilicone-15
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
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 66 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Forms a film that slows water loss
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Calms visible redness and irritation
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
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.
Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Titanium dioxide (CI 77891)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Diisopropyl sebacate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,3-Butylene Glycol
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester
9th 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:
10th 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.
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**
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, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alcohols, coco, mixed esters with octanoic and decanoic acids
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-eicosene
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ultramarines (blue, green, pink, red and violet) are synthetic pigments composed of complex sodium aluminum sulfosilicates having a typical formula Na(AlSiO)S with proportions of each element varying with each colour. To identify the colorant allowed for use in the European Union (EU), the INCI Name CI 77007 must be used.
20th 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, decanoates (1:1) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
21st 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
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant, Citrus aurantium dulcis
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Eclipta Prostrata Extract is an extract of the herb, Eclipta prostrata L., Compositae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Coccinia indica, Cucurbitaceae
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethylacrylamide, lauryl methacrylate and laureth-4 methacrylate, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sucrose stearate
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aluminium oxide
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether is the reaction product of stearyl glycidyl ether and Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic acid, homopolymer
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate is the product formed by the reaction of lauryl isocyanate and Inulin
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil is the oil expressed from the peel of the Mandarin, Citrus nobilis, Rutaceae
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
39th 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
40th 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
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Copolymer of PEG-180, dodoxynol-5, PEG-25 tristyrylphenol and tetramethoxymethylglycouril monomers
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the berries of the Litsea cubeba, Lauraceae
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stellaria Media Extract is an extract of the herb of the Chickweed, Stellaria media (L.), Caryophyllaceae
45th 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
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
48th 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
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves of the Sage, Salvia officinalis L., Lamiaceae
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the Cornflower, Centaurea cyanus L., Asteraceae
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tara gum. Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is a plant material derived from the dried, gummy exudate of Caesalpinia spinosa, Leguminosae
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of α-L-fucose-1|->|3-α- D-galactose-1|->|3-α-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides
53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Maltodextrin
57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae
58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Wine is the product obtained by the fermentation of various species of grapes by Saccharomyces
59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Monkey Bread Tree or the Baobab, Adansonia digitata L., Bombacaceae
60th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Thymus Vulgaris Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Thyme, Thymus vulgaris L., Lamiaceae Syn. Taimu Yu (JAN)
61st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tuber Magnatum Extract is an extract of the Mushroom, Tuber magnatum
62nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Buddleja Davidii Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Buddleja davidii, Loganiaceae
63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae
64th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
65th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
66th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal
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AQUA, PROPANEDIOL, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, 2,3-BUTANEDIOL, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, POLYSILICONE-15, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, NIACINAMIDE, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, VP/EICOSENE COPOLYMER, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, ULTRAMARINES, POLYGLYCERYL-2 CAPRATE, GLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS OIL, ECLIPTA PROSTRATA EXTRACT, COCCINIA INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, SUCROSE STEARATE, ALUMINA, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE STEAROXY ETHER, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, CITRUS NOBILIS PEEL OIL, XANTHAN GUM, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, ADENOSINE, SQUALANE, POLYETHER-1, LITSEA CUBEBA FRUIT OIL, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, STELLARIA MEDIA EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, GLUTATHIONE, ALLANTOIN, PANTHENOL, SALVIA OFFICINALIS LEAF WATER, CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER WATER, CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM, BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, OLEA EUROPAEA LEAF EXTRACT, WINE, ADANSONIA DIGITATA LEAF EXTRACT, THYMUS VULGARIS EXTRACT, TUBER MAGNATUM EXTRACT, BUDDLEJA DAVIDII EXTRACT, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, LIMONENE, CITRAL.
NIACINAMIDE, PANTHENOL, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID.
As the last step of your skincare routine, apply evenly to areas exposed to UV rays. Reapply every 2 hours for optimum sun protection.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced 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: Sucrose Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment. 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.
No — it contains Limonene, Citral.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Polysilicone-15.
Yes — it contains Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Limonene, Citral.
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 66 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.
d'Alba, a brand based in Korea.
It filters UV with Titanium Dioxide (titanium dioxide), Uvinul A Plus (diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate), Parsol SLX (polysilicone-15), Uvinul T 150 (ethylhexyl 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.
It may leave a slight cast. The formula mixes mineral and organic filters, so any cast is usually lighter than a fully mineral sunscreen's.
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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