Missha
ALL AROUND SAFE BLOCK ESSENCE SUN
face sunscreen
Missha
face sunscreen
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Take the skin testAt the last step of your routine evenly apply on the face, neck, arms, legs, and genlty pat into the skin
ALL AROUND SAFE BLOCK ESSENCE SUN is a lightweight sunscreen from Missha, a brand based in Korea. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 51 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 Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Panthenol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a chemical (organic-filter) sunscreen, using Octinoxate, Octisalate, Ensulizole, Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S. 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: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol and Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Panthenol and Sodium Benzoate.
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 barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and cell renewal. 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. 5 ingredients on the label have not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.
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
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
Efficient UVB absorber that degrades in sunlight on its own, and destabilises avobenzone when the two are formulated together without a quencher.
A weak filter used mainly as a solvent — it dissolves the crystalline filters (avobenzone, oxybenzone) so they can be formulated at all.
Water-soluble, which makes it the filter of choice for gel and lotion textures that have to feel weightless.
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.
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. Regulation caps it at 10%, so it is present at roughly 5–10%.
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
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.
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)
5th on the list. Regulation caps it at 8%, so it is present at roughly 2–8%.
2-Phenyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-sulphonic acid
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
10th 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]
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
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.
Part of this label has not been matched to our ingredient database, so only what is present is listed — no absence is claimed.
Alcohol
Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/dimethicone Copolymer
Methyl Methacrylate 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 51 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Forms a film that slows water loss
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Dissolves and carries everything else
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
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. Regulation caps it at 10%, so it is present at roughly 5–10%.
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
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.
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)
5th on the list. Regulation caps it at 8%, so it is present at roughly 2–8%.
2-Phenyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-sulphonic acid
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-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
10th 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]
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
19th 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.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
20th 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)
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, (Z)-9-octadecenoate (2:3)
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Limonia Acidissima Extract is the extract of the whole Lemon tree, Limonia acidissima L., Rutaceae
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
30th 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
31st 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
32nd 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
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vinylpyrrolidone Hexadecene Copolymer
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rosa Davurica Bud Extract is an extract of the bud of the Rose, Rosa davurica, Rosaceae
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Copolymer of dimethicone acrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Morus Alba Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the White Mulberry, Morus alba L., Moraceae
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanol
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Chrysanthemum indicum L., Asteraceae
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Artemisia princeps, Compositae
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract is an extract obtained from the dried bark of the Chinese Cinnamon, Cinnamomum cassia (L.), Lauraceae
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Pueraria lobata, Fabacea
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Kaki, Diospyros kaki L., Ebenaceae
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Morus Alba Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruits of the White Mulberry, Morus alba L., Moraceae
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of the Everlasting, Helichrysum italicum, Compositae
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.
Sodium benzoate
These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
La Roche-Posay
Shares 9 key ingredients with ALL AROUND SAFE BLOCK ESSENCE SUN: Water, Panthenol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dimethicone
LANEIGE
Shares 9 key ingredients with ALL AROUND SAFE BLOCK ESSENCE SUN: Water, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Missha
Shares 8 key ingredients with ALL AROUND SAFE BLOCK ESSENCE SUN: Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
COSRX
Shares 8 key ingredients with ALL AROUND SAFE BLOCK ESSENCE SUN: Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Water, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
COSRX
Shares 8 key ingredients with ALL AROUND SAFE BLOCK ESSENCE SUN: Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dimethicone
LAGOM
Shares 8 key ingredients with ALL AROUND SAFE BLOCK ESSENCE SUN: Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cetearyl Olivate
WATER, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PHENYLBENZIMIDAZOLE SULFONIC ACID, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYSORBATE 60, DIMETHICONE, POLYACRYLATE-13, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PEG-100 STEARATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, POLYISOBUTENE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, POLYSORBATE 20, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, LIMONIA ACIDISSIMA EXTRACT, NELUMBO NUCIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, VP/HEXADECENE COPOLYMER, ROSA DAVURICA BUD EXTRACT, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ACRYLATES/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER, MORUS ALBA ROOT EXTRACT, ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CHRYSANTHEMUM INDICUM FLOWER EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, ARTEMISIA PRINCEPS LEAF EXTRACT, CINNAMOMUM CASSIA BARK EXTRACT, PUERARIA LOBATA ROOT EXTRACT, DIOSPYROS KAKI LEAF EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, MORUS ALBA FRUIT EXTRACT, HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM FLOWER WATER, CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER WATER, SODIUM BENZOATE.
PANTHENOL.
At the last step of your routine evenly apply on the face, neck, arms, legs, and genlty pat into the skin
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.
8 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polysorbate 60, Peg-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate. 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 — it contains Alcohol.
No — it contains Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/dimethicone Copolymer.
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 51 ingredients, of which 6 are recorded as actives.
Missha, a brand based in Korea.
It filters UV with Octinoxate (ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate), Octisalate (ethylhexyl salicylate), Ensulizole (phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid), Uvinul A Plus (diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate), Tinosorb S (bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine).
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 Octinoxate, which are named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation. Some destinations restrict sunscreens containing them.
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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