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 75.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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Not recorded · brand's site
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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 sunscreen5
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene

Benefits

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
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Beeswax, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, 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 Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Beeswax, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Film Forming
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
0-2 / 0
- Animal-derived
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate is a silicone.
Learn more about Trimethylsiloxysilicate →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →Fragrance
Fragrance is a fragrance.
Learn more about Fragrance →
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