Product Info

• Where to Buy : Olive Young Global 

• Price : $24

• Volume : 50ml

• Made in : South Korea

What Is It?

• A lightweight, chemical sunscreen offering broad-spectrum protection with SPF50+ PA++++. It’s designed to :

- Moisturise

- Soothe

- Reduce blemishes

- Leave no clumps or residue

- Provide invisible sun protection with no white cast

• Skin Types : Marketed for all skin types, but in my experience, better suited to oily and combination skin, especially in warmer weather.

• Fungal-acne safe? No

• EU-Allergen Free? Yes

• Vegan? Yes

• Cruelty-Free? Yes

• Shelf Life After Opening : 12 months

Packaging

• A slim, travel-friendly plastic tube with a twist-on cap that securely clicks shut. The nozzle allows for mess-free dispensing.

• Directions : “Spread an appropriate amount on the face and body before applying makeup. Reapply whenever necessary.”

How I Use It

• I apply this in the morning, and because I have oily-combination skin, I don’t need a moisturiser underneath during the summer. I apply it using the three-finger method or a sunscreen spatula. It doesn’t run down the hand or feel greasy.

• Stings the eyes? No

• Turns milky with sweat? No

Filters Used

• Ethylhexyl Triazone (Uvinul T 150)

• Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid (Mexoryl SX)

• Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (Uvinul A Plus – UVA)

• Polysilicone-15 (Parsol SLX – UVB)

• Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Tinosorb S – UVA + UVB)

Key Ingredients

• Niacinamide : Brightening, antioxidant, and anti-blemish properties

• Amur Cork Tree Bark Extract : Calming and antioxidative

• Adenosine : Supports skin healing and anti-inflammatory response

• Sophora Flavescens Root Extract : Antioxidant support

• Skullcap Root Extract : Soothing, antibacterial, antioxidant

• Hyaluronic Acid : Hydration booster

• Ulmus + Pueraria Lobata Root Extracts : Moisturising benefits

**These ingredients offer a balance of hydration, calming, and antioxidant protection, ideal for daily wear in sun-exposed conditions.

Full Ingredients

Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Niacinamide, Tromethamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root/Stalk Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Fragrance

Texture & Finish

• A gel-cream texture that glides on smoothly with a cooling feel on contact. It spreads effortlessly without a heavy, silicone-like slip or chalky residue. While initially dewy, the shine settles into a natural finish once absorbed, comfortable even on oily skin during summer.

• Sticky? No

• Greasy? No

• Pills under makeup? No

• Stings sensitised skin? Yes

Seasonal Suitability

• Oily skin : All-year-round

• Dry skin : Best for summer (will need a moisturiser underneath)

Fragrance

Yes, it contains fragrance. The scent is grassy or herbal; not overpowering but noticeable upon application. It fades quickly once absorbed.

Performance Under Makeup

Layers well without balling up and doesn’t interfere with foundation or base products.

My Usage

• Duration of use : 3 months

• Will I finish it? Yes

• Estimated time to finish : Another 2 months

My Results

• Initial feeling : cool, refreshing

• Finish : lightly moisturising but not greasy; dewy at first, then settles

• Not drying or tight-feeling on my skin

• I wouldn’t call this a substitute for a rich moisturiser, but for oily-combination skin, it offers enough hydration to skip an additional cream in summer

What I Like

• Cruelty-free

• Lightweight, breathable texture

• Doesn’t sting the eyes

• No white cast

• Travel-friendly and hygienic packaging

• Doesn’t clog or aggravate my skin

• Free from denatured alcohol

What I Don’t Like

• Contains fragrance 

• Not rich enough for dry skin types

• Very oily skin may still find it a little dewy in humid climates

Overall Rating : 4.1/5

A gentle, cosmetically elegant sunscreen that wears beautifully through the day, even under makeup. I love that it offers hydration without heaviness, doesn’t sting my eyes, and leaves no cast behind. While the fragrance is not to my taste, the formula is otherwise so pleasant that I’m happy to overlook it.

• Would I repurchase? Yes.

• Dupe? The Numbuzin No.1 Calming Watery Sun Essence is a great alternative. It’s just as lightweight, alcohol-free, and also free from fragrance and essential oils, ideal for sensitive skin.