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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]

KSecret Seoul 1988 Sun: Pine Tree + Ceramide

SunscreenUV protection + barrier repair

Efficacy

Exceptional

4.6 / 5.0

Safety

Safe

4.5 / 5.0

System Verdict

Solid broad-spectrum sunscreen with excellent filter coverage and barrier bonuses, but peptides are too low-concentration to meaningfully boost efficacy. Efficacy score of 4.6 reflects top-tier chemical filters (Tinosorb S/A, Uvinul A+/T 150 at high positions for full UVA/UVB + photostability), elegant lightweight base, niacinamide early in list (~3-5%), and ceramide addition; deducts for trace-level peptides (positions 40+) which contribute negligible collagen benefits despite marketing hype, and no physical hybrid for maximal elegance.

Active Ingredients Detected

S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl TriazoneMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results

WaterNiacinamideGlycerinHydrogenated LecithinAdenosineHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil UnsaponifiablesTocopherolCeramide NP

B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients

PropanediolDibutyl AdipateButyloctyl SalicylatePolymethylsilsesquioxaneCoco-Caprylate/CaprateCaprylyl MethiconeDiethylhexyl Butamido TriazoneButylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolPentylene GlycolBehenyl AlcoholPoly C10-30 Alkyl AcrylatePolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateGlyceryl StearateCetearyl AlcoholTromethamineCarbomerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSodium Stearoyl GlutamateXanthan GumGlyceryl CaprylateCaprylyl GlycolNonapeptide-1Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Copper Tripeptide-1Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Hexapeptide-9

C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data

Pinus Sylvestris Bud ExtractCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine ExtractHedychium Coronarium Root Extract

D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious

Echium Plantagineum Seed OilEthylhexylglycerin

What Each Ingredient Does

Water: Solvent
Propanediol: Humectant solvent
Dibutyl Adipate: Emollient texture enhancer
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate: UVA filter photostable
Butyloctyl Salicylate: UVB solubilizer
Ethylhexyl Triazone: Photostable UVB filter
Niacinamide: Brightening barrier support
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol: Broad-spectrum UV filter
Polymethylsilsesquioxane: Mattifying silicone
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate: Lightweight emollient
Caprylyl Methicone: Silicone emollient
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone: Photostable UVA/UVB filter
Glycerin: Humectant
Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract: Soothing anti-inflammatory
Butylene Glycol: Humectant solvent
1,2-Hexanediol: Preservative solvent
Pentylene Glycol: Humectant preservative
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract: Anti-inflammatory soothing
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract: Blue light protection
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil: Barrier lipid repair
Behenyl Alcohol: Emulsifier thickener
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate: Texture stabilizer
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate: Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate: Emulsifier emollient

Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Propanediol, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glycerin, Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract(10,009ppm), Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP(100ppm), Caprylyl Glycol, Nonapeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9

Frequently Asked

Is KSecret Seoul 1988 Sun: Pine Tree + Ceramide worth it?

KSecret Seoul 1988 Sun: Pine Tree + Ceramide scores 4.6 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Exceptional) and 4.5 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Solid broad-spectrum sunscreen with excellent filter coverage and barrier bonuses, but peptides are too low-concentration to meaningfully boost efficacy. Efficacy score of 4.6 reflects top-tier chemical filters (Tinosorb

What are the key active ingredients in KSecret Seoul 1988 Sun: Pine Tree + Ceramide?

KSecret Seoul 1988 Sun: Pine Tree + Ceramide contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol.

Does KSecret Seoul 1988 Sun: Pine Tree + Ceramide contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in KSecret Seoul 1988 Sun: Pine Tree + Ceramide as potential irritants: Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin.

How is KSecret Seoul 1988 Sun: Pine Tree + Ceramide scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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