innisfree Daily UV Water Barrier Sun Serum
Ingredients and claims, checked
Last checked September 20, 2026
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What is it like at a glance?
What is this product?
- What to expect
- This sun serum is registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for UV protection.
- Key ingredients
- Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
- When
- Morning
Hyaluronic Acid works as a moisturizing ingredient and Ceramide as a skin barrier lipid. It comes in a 50 ml size.
Who is it for?
Less suited to
- People avoiding fragrance
- People avoiding essential oils
What's good, and what to watch for?
Good points
- Registered as a UV-protection functional cosmetic
- Hyaluronic Acid adds moisture
Watch-outs
- Contains fragrance
- Contains essential oil (Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil)
- Has fragrance allergens (Limonene, Citral)
- If you get fungal acne: Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Oleate
What is in it?
The full ingredient list as the brand publishes it, in the printed order. Tap a name to read about that ingredient.
This brand publishes its ingredient list in Korean only. Names below are the matching INCI names from the Korean Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary, except 1 with no dictionary entry, left in Korean.
Key ingredientWorth a closer look
- Water
- Propanediol
- Dibutyl Adipate
- Glycerin
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
- Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Silica
- Decyl Glucoside
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- 브이피/에이코신코폴리머
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Tromethamine
- Carbomer
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Trihydroxystearin
- Triethyl Citrate
- Limonene
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Allantoin
- Sodium Metaphosphate
- Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
- Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
- Xanthan Gum
- Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Citral
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Ceramide NP
- Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
- Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil
- Butylene Glycol
- Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil
- Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil
- Propylene Glycol
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Tocopherol
- Lecithin
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
- Myristyl Glucoside
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Sodium Trimetaphosphate
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ingredients with no mark are ones we found nothing notable about, and when marks overlap on one ingredient we show the caution first.
What the claims add up to
- You can expect:
- sun protection
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration · calmer skin · better barrier support
- Tests passed:
- dermatologist check · skin irritation
See each claim, checked (7)
Claims, checked
UV-blocking functional cosmetics
backed by evidenceHyaluronic Acid: moisture filling and moisturizing; Green Tea Ceramide: improves damaged skin barrier; Green Tea: soothing moisture; Formula containing 88% skincare ingredients including Double Fresh Green Tea Water: smooth and moist without stickiness; Double Fresh Green Tea Water: skincare ingredient; Skin microbiome-friendly UV protection design: UV protection formula considering healthy skin environment!
partly backed· Hyaluronic Acid: moisture filling and moisturizing · Green Tea Ceramide: improves damaged skin barrier · Double Fresh Green Tea Water: contains 88% skincare ingredients, immediately soothes skin flushed by external irritation · Mate Leaf Extract: helps refine skin condition and care for vitality · Ceramide NP: helps strengthen skin barrier moisture and relieve tightness caused by dryness
partly backed· UV-blocking functional (202501544846) · Low-irritation formula · Skin irritation test completed · Dermatological test completed · Alternative eye irritation test completed · Photosensitive skin suitability test completed · Skin microbiome-friendly UV protection design
partly backedThis low-irritation formula, which has completed skin irritation tests, dermatological tests, and alternative eye irritation tests, can be used without burden even on sensitive skin.
partly backedThis product provides an effect of lowering skin temperature by -5.1℃ immediately upon use (Elid Co., Ltd., 2025.11.26～2025.11.28, 30 people, temporary cooling effect after use)
no supporting source foundGreen Tea Ceramide ingredient helps improve damaged skin barrier by 51% (Elid Co., Ltd., 2025.11.26～2025.11.28, 30 people)
no supporting source found
We quote each claim exactly as the brand published it, then check it against the ingredient list and the brand's own documents.