Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun SPF50+ — Efficacy 4.5/5.0, Safety 4.2/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun SPF50+

Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun SPF50+

SunscreenUV Protection + Hydration
Efficacy
Exceptional
4.5 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.2 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid broad-spectrum protection in a lightweight aqua base, but dragged down by weak photostable filters and fragrance irritation risk. Efficacy score of 4.5 reflects excellent modern chemical/hybrid filter blend (Tinosorb S/M, Uvinul A Plus) delivering true SPF50+/PA++++ with good photostability, plus hydrators like multi-HA and antioxidants (Toc E), but deducts for Homosalate/Ethylhexyl Salicylate as low-contribution fillers that degrade quickly without synergy boost; no encapsulation or pH issues noted, tube packaging preserves actives[1][2][3][5].
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Ethylhexyl SalicylateHomosalateSodium HyaluronateGlycerinTocopherolBeta-Glucan
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Polysilicone-15
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Fragrance
What Each Ingredient Does
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Broad-spectrum UV filter
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UVA1 absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
Hybrid UVA/UVB filter
Polysilicone-15
UVB oil-soluble filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UVB solubilizer filter
Homosalate
Weak photounstable UVB filter
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant hydrator
Glycerin
Humectant moisturizer
Tocopherol
Fat-soluble antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Soothing polysaccharide
Fragrance
Scent additive
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Dibutyl Adipate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polysilicone-15, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Octadecane, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Tromethamine, Decyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Fragrance, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Polyether-1, Caprylyl Glycol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Guaiazulene, Glyceryl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate[3]

Frequently Asked

Is Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun SPF50+ worth it?

Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun SPF50+ scores 4.5 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Exceptional) and 4.2 out of 5.0 for safety (Mostly Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Solid broad-spectrum protection in a lightweight aqua base, but dragged down by weak photostable filters and fragrance irritation risk. Efficacy score of 4.5 reflects excellent modern chemical/hybrid filter blend (Tinoso

What are the key active ingredients in Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun SPF50+?

Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun SPF50+ contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol.

Does Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun SPF50+ contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun SPF50+ as potential irritants: Fragrance. This product does contain fragrance.

How is Missha All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun SPF50+ 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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Analysis last updated: 2026-04-24. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.