Innisfree
Innisfree Tone Up No Sebum Sunscreen EX SPF 50+ PA++++ For Oil Control - Matte Finish
Innisfree Tone Up No Sebum Sunscreen EX SPF 50+ PA++++ For Oil Control - Matte Finish
Innisfree
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WHAT IS IT?
Sunscreen, 14 ingredients listed
FEATURES
Tone up effect without white cast, oil control, matte finish, suitable for oily and sensitive skin, mineral sunscreen, brightens skin, controls sebum production
BEST FOR
oily
CHECKS
Does not contain explicit allergens or drying alcohol mentioned, but fragrance present
Who Is It For?
Adults Suitable For Fair Skin Tones No Specific Gender MentionedWhat Does It Help With?
Oil Control Sebum Reduction Redness From Rosacea Acne-prone And Sensitive SkinBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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What Innisfree Says
Product Description:
Innisfree Tone Up No Sebum Sunscreen EX SPF 50+ PA++++ provides oil control with a matte finish. It has a tone-up effect that brightens the skin without leaving a white cast and is suitable mainly for fair skin tones. It blends easily and controls sebum production, giving a clean and smooth glow. Contains a strong floral fragrance. Not suitable for dry skin as it might increase dryness. Uses mineral sunscreen ingredients and can show slight white cast. Suitable for oily and acne-prone sensitive skin, also helps with rosacea. Can be mixed with moisturizer for added hydration.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl-Dimer-Dilinoleate,Phytosteryl-Isostearyl-Dimer-Dilinoleate,Limnanthes-Alba-Meadowfoam-Seed-Oil,Squalane,Hydrogenated-Castor-Oil-Dimer-Dilinoleate,Ricinus-Communis-Castor-Seed-Oil,Beeswax-Cera-Alba-Cire-D'abeille,Helianthus-Annuus-Sunflower-Seed-Wax,Oleic-Linoleic-Linolenic-Polyglycerides,Sucrose-Tetrastearate-Triacetate,Camellia-Sinensis-Leaf-Powder,Dextrin-Palmitate,Glyceryl-Caprylate,Camellia-Sinensis-Seed-Oil,Anthemis-Nobilis-Flower-Oil,Tocopherol
Key Ingredients
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate,Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil,Squalane,Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder,Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil,Tocopherol
Ingredients Details
Squalane
Common Name(s): Perhydrosqualene,2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosane
CAS Number: 0111-01-03
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides endogenous-skin-identical emolliency with exceptional stability and skin compatibility.
Why It's Used: The most skin-compatible emollient โ chemically identical to human sebum squalene component with outstanding tolerability across all skin types.
How It Works: Fully saturated hydrocarbon with zero oxidation sites provides exceptional stability unlike squalene's 6 double bonds. integrates into stratum corneum lipid bilayers with near-perfect biocompatibility. provides antioxidant protection to formulation via radical quenching.
Typically Found In: Facial oils,serums,non-comedogenic moisturizers,luxury body care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Maximum biocompatibility,antioxidant stabilizer,non-comedogenic
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ100%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional โ plant-derived (sugarcane, olive) preferred; shark liver-derived being phased out
Halal Status: Yes โ plant-derived
Source Notes: Sustainable plant-derived squalane from sugarcane fermentation (amyris) or olive oil fractionation is preferred over shark liver-derived. chemically identical regardless of source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Squalene constitutes approximately 12-15% of human sebum โ the highest proportion of any skin lipid. topical squalane (stable, hydrogenated form) replenishes this abundant endogenous skin lipid. the complete absence of oxidizable double bonds (unlike squalene's 6 double bonds) eliminates the pro-oxidant concerns of natural squalene oxidation.
Last Verified: Cosing database,huang et al. squalane review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Tocopherol
Common Name(s): Vitamin e,alpha-tocopherol,d-alpha-tocopherol,(+)-alpha-tocopherol
CAS Number: 59-02-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Tocopherol neutralizes free radicals that damage skin cells, protects cell membranes from lipid peroxidation, moisturizes, and helps maintain a healthy skin barrier.
Why It's Used: It is used as both a skin-active antioxidant and a formulation stabilizer (preventing oxidation of other ingredients). it has decades of safety and efficacy evidence and works synergistically with vitamin c.
How It Works: As a chain-breaking antioxidant, tocopherol donates hydrogen atoms to interrupt lipid peroxidation chain reactions. it is regenerated by vitamin c (ascorbic acid) in the vitamins c+e antioxidant cycle, creating a more durable antioxidant defense.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,oils,sunscreens,eye creams,lip balms,antioxidant formulations,haircare products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant/vitamin e
Secondary Functions: Emollient,formulation stabilizer,barrier support
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ1% (typical: 0.1โ0.5% as active; higher as formulation antioxidant)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (soybean, sunflower, wheat germ oil) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes โ plant-derived or synthetic
Source Notes: Natural d-alpha-tocopherol is derived from plant oils and is more bioactive. synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol is less expensive. tocopherol acetate (tocopheryl acetate) is the more stable ester form.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; rare contact sensitivity reported
Comedogenicity Rating: 2/5 โ mildly comedogenic at higher concentrations; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: A small percentage of people report contact sensitization to tocopherol, particularly with leave-on products. comedogenicity risk is higher in oil-heavy formulations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Generally yes; perform patch test if history of vitamin e sensitivity
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Very safe; widely used. ewg hazard score: 2โ3 (depending on concentration). no significant systemic concerns from topical use.
Works Well With: Ascorbic acid (vitamin c) โ synergistic antioxidant pair,ferulic acid โ stabilizes and boosts both c and e,ceramides,spf,retinol
Avoid Combining With: Very high concentrations of benzoyl peroxide may oxidize tocopherol; potential comedogenicity concerns in acne-prone skin when in heavy oil bases
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The combination of vitamin c, vitamin e, and ferulic acid (the 'ce ferulic' formulation) provides fourfold photoprotection against uv-induced free radical damage โ a synergy documented in landmark research by pinnell et al.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,pinnell et al. (2005) journal of investigative dermatology,efsa panel on food additives
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12