Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++

Isntree

Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++

face body sunscreen

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
56%
Combination (dry)
56%
Balanced
86%
Combination (oily)
84%
Oily
84%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Experience lightweight sun protection with our Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++. This advanced formula combines effective UV filters like Ethylhexyl Salicylate and Homosalate to shield your skin from harmful rays. Enriched with nourishing ingredients such as Ceramide NP and Centella Asiatica Extract, it helps maintain your skin's moisture barrier while soothing and calming any sensitivities. The addition of Hyaluronic Acid and its derivatives provides intense hydration, leaving your skin plump and supple. Enjoy a non-greasy, watery texture that absorbs quickly, making it an ideal choice for daily sun protection.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

2
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

About Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++

Overview

Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ is a lightweight sunscreen from Isntree. It is rated SPF 50+ PA++++, meaning it is tested to the top of both the UVB and the UVA scales used in Asia. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 43 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

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 Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

UV filter system

It is a chemical (organic-filter) sunscreen, using Octisalate, Homosalate, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, Parsol SLX and Uvinul A Plus. 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.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Propanediol.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide and Portulaca Oleracea Extract.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Ceramide NP and Hydrogenated Lecithin.

Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate and Tocopherol.

Who it suits

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.

What it does not target

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.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • Broad-spectrum coverage that reaches into UVA I
  • Every UV filter in it is photostable
  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Anti-Aging 19 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Hydration 19 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Soothing 9 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Oil Control Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

UV filters

Chemical (organic) filter system · broad-spectrum through UVA I

Octisalate

ethylhexyl salicylate
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
First-generation UVB filter
Approved in
Approved worldwide
Maximum permitted level
Up to 5% (EU, US)

A weak filter used mainly as a solvent — it dissolves the crystalline filters (avobenzone, oxybenzone) so they can be formulated at all.

Homosalate

homosalate
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
First-generation UVB filter
Approved in
Approved worldwide — EU limit lowered to 7.34% in 2022
Maximum permitted level
Up to 7.34% (EU since 2022), 15% (US)

Another solvent-filter: modest UVB coverage, mostly there to carry other filters.

Tinosorb S

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm), UVA II (320–340 nm), UVA I (340–400 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
Next-generation broad-spectrum filter
Approved in
EU, UK, Korea, Japan, Australia — not FDA-approved in the US
Maximum permitted level
Up to 10% (EU)

One of the most photostable filters in use, and it stabilises avobenzone and octinoxate alongside it. Oil-soluble, cosmetically light, no white cast.

Tinosorb M

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm), UVA II (320–340 nm), UVA I (340–400 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
Next-generation hybrid filter
Approved in
EU, UK, Korea, Japan, Australia — not FDA-approved in the US
Maximum permitted level
Up to 10% (EU)

A hybrid: it absorbs like an organic filter and scatters like a mineral one, because it is dispersed as microfine particles rather than dissolved.

Parsol SLX

polysilicone-15
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
Polymeric UVB filter
Approved in
EU, UK, Korea, Japan — not FDA-approved in the US
Maximum permitted level
Up to 10% (EU)

A polymer, so it stays on the surface of skin rather than penetrating — low irritation potential and no measurable systemic absorption.

Uvinul A Plus

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
Protects from
UVA II (320–340 nm), UVA I (340–400 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
Next-generation UVA filter
Approved in
EU, UK, Korea, Japan — not FDA-approved in the US
Maximum permitted level
Up to 10% (EU)

A photostable replacement for avobenzone: it peaks at 354 nm, deep in UVA I, and does not need a stabiliser to survive the day.

Key ingredients

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

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

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)

Hydration

3rd on the list. Regulation caps it at 5%, so it is present at roughly 2.5–5%.

2-Ethylhexyl salicylate

Anti-Aging

4th on the list. Regulation caps it at 7.34%, so it is present at roughly 2–7.34%.

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester

Anti-Aging

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Dibutyl adipate

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration

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:

Anti-Aging

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Photostability Very high

Every filter in this formula is photostable

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Supporting ingredients (30)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Butylene Glycol Dibutyl Adipate Cyclopentasiloxane 1,2-hexanediol Pentylene Glycol Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Glycerin Portulaca Oleracea Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Ficus Carica Fruit Extract Ceteth-10 Hydrogenated Lecithin Decyl Glucoside Propanediol Tocopherol Astaxanthin Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Adenosine Xanthan Gum Cetyl Peg/ppg-10/1 Dimethicone Tromethamine Carbomer Propylene Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Silicones

    Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-15, Cetyl Peg/ppg-10/1 Dimethicone

  • Facial oils

    Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Protect" step.

  • 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.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Olea Europaea Fruit Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 43 ingredients on the label.

9
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

9
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

8
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

7
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

6
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

6
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

5
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
2.5–5%
Confidence
High — bounded by a regulatory limit
Roles
UV filter

3rd on the list. Regulation caps it at 5%, so it is present at roughly 2.5–5%.

2-Ethylhexyl salicylate

Anti-Aging
7 scientific references
  • JAMA, January 2020, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2019, pages 1-60
  • Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, June 2019, pages 1, 556–1, 564
  • Catalysts, November 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2005, pages 937–956
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Physiology, January-February 2003, pages 28–35
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2003, pages 1–108
4 Homosalate UV filter
Estimated level
2–7.34%
Confidence
High — bounded by a regulatory limit
Roles
UV filter

4th on the list. Regulation caps it at 7.34%, so it is present at roughly 2–7.34%.

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester

Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, July 2020, pages 15, 509–15, 519
  • Frontiers in Medicine, September 2019, ePublication
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2019, pages 246–252
  • Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, April 2019, pages 1, 556–1, 564
  • Journal of Clinical Aesthetic Dermatology, 2013, pages 16-26
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2013, page 867
5 Dibutyl Adipate Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Dibutyl adipate

Hydration
6 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter

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]

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration Silicone
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, February 2016, pages S67-S76
  • Environmental International, November 2015, pages 55-63
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149-227
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2,2'-Methylene-bis-(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol)

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
10 Polysilicone-15 UV filter
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter

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:

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
UV filter

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester

Anti-Aging
12 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of the Maritime Pine, Pinus pinaster, Pinaceae

15 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract

16th 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

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Phytomedicine, April 2018, pages 110–119
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2017, pages 311–315
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, pages 27–33
  • Postepy Dermatologii I, February 2013, pages 46–49
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010, pages 546–556
  • Scientific Reports, June 2021, ePublication
17 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

17th 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

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

18th 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

Anti-Aging Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Food Chemistry, August 2019, pages 239-245
  • Journal of Pharmacopuncture, March 2019, pages 7-15
  • Antioxidants, August 2017, pages 1-9
  • American Journal of Translational Research, May 2016, pages 2, 138-2, 148
  • BioMed Research International, January 2015, pages 1-11
  • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, July 2001, pages 171–176; and December 2000, pages 445-451
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

19th 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

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic

Hydration Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Fig, Ficus carica L., Moraceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

22nd 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

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
23 Ceteth-10 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hexadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (10 mol EO average molar ratio)

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
25 Decyl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucoside, Decyl

26 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
27 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

27th 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

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,3'-Dihydroxy-beta,beta-carotene-4,4'-dione

Anti-Aging Soothing
29 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

30th 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, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

32nd 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

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol

Synthetic polymer
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium Acetylhyaluronate

Hydration Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

37th 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

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
38 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone is the copolymer of Cetyl Dimethicone and an alkoxylated derivative of Dimethicone containing an average of 10 moles of ethylene oxide and 1 mole of propylene oxide

Silicone
40 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

40th 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)-

41 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
42 Propylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Propane-1,2-diol

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, November 2019, pages 337-352
  • Critical Reviews in Toxicology, April 2013, pages 363-390
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September-October 2012, pages 245S-260S
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Physiology, 2001, pages 72-81
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

43rd 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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++?

WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, HOMOSALATE, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, NIACINAMIDE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL, POLYSILICONE-15, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PINUS PINASTER BARK EXTRACT, CERAMIDE NP, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, FICUS CARICA FRUIT EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CETETH-10, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, PROPANEDIOL, TOCOPHEROL, ASTAXANTHIN, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, ASCORBYL PROPYL HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, ADENOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, TROMETHAMINE, CARBOMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN.

What are the active ingredients in Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++?

NIACINAMIDE, CERAMIDE NP, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE.

How do I use Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++?

Apply as the last step of your skincare routine. Squeeze a sufficient amount of the Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel onto your palm. Gently spread and massage the gel onto your face and any exposed skin. Reapply as needed throughout the day for maximum sun protection.

What skin types is Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ good for?

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.

Is Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ good for sensitive 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.

Is Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Olea Europaea Fruit Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ while pregnant?

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.

Is Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ silicone free?

No — it contains Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-15, Cetyl Peg/ppg-10/1 Dimethicone.

Does Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++?

Use it in the morning, final morning step, before makeup.

How many ingredients does Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ have?

It lists 43 ingredients, of which 13 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++?

Isntree.

What UV filters are in Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++?

It filters UV with Octisalate (ethylhexyl salicylate), Homosalate (homosalate), Tinosorb S (bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine), Tinosorb M (methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol), Parsol SLX (polysilicone-15), Uvinul A Plus (diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate).

Is Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ broad spectrum?

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.

Does Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ leave a white cast?

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.

Is Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ reef safe?

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.

Can I wear Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ under makeup?

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.

How often should I reapply Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++?

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