Sulwhasoo
UV Daily CreamA sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 23.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 75.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glucose, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Tocopherol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glucose, Glycerin, Honey, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Butyloctyl Salicylate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer (in both products)
Viscosity Controlling
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Butyloctyl Salicylate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate →Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Antifoaming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Binding, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-eicosene
Learn more about Vp/Eicosene Copolymer →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Trisiloxane
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning
Trisiloxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Trisiloxane →
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