K-beauty, read closely — ingredients, textures, and the choices between them.
LANEIGE
A 50 mL U.S. SPF 50+ sunscreen cream. The current EX label lists avobenzone 2.5%, homosalate 7%, octisalate 4.5% and octocrylene 9%. Its water-use directions differ from an 80-minute water-resistant sunscreen.
Formula below: current official U.S. EX label, with 7% homosalate. An older Hydro UV Defense label lists 9%. The reviewed Amazon front photo shows EX, but no back Drug Facts panel; check the tube you receive.
| Pack | 50 mL / 1.6 fl oz on package |
|---|---|
| Protection claim | Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ |
| Current EX actives | Avobenzone 2.5% · homosalate 7% · octisalate 4.5% · octocrylene 9% |
| Water use | Use a water-resistant sunscreen for swimming or sweating |
| Fragrance | Fragrance/parfum in the inactive list |
Consider it if you prefer a cream format and the listed US Drug Facts ingredients suit your preferences.
Based on brand information and published sources, not a hands-on review.
01 / TEXTURE
Brand-described moisturizing cream. The official product image identifies Hydro UV Defense EX and its 50 mL tube; it does not document our experience of finish or comfort.
03 / YOUR ROUTINE
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply at least every two hours. Use a water-resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating. Follow the Drug Facts on the exact package you receive.
For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin. Keep out of eyes and rinse with water if contact occurs. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs. Keep out of children’s reach; if swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control. Ask a doctor for children under six months. Fragrance/parfum is listed.
CHOOSING THIS FORMULA
The current U.S. brand page and current EX DailyMed label list homosalate at 7%. A separate older Hydro UV Defense label lists 9% and a different inactive-ingredient formula. These are different version records, not two percentages to combine. Start with EX on the front and the Drug Facts on the tube you receive.
The reviewed Amazon front photograph shows Hydro UV Defense EX and SPF 50+. Its ingredient summary is incomplete and a back-label Drug Facts photograph was not available in that listing. The full list below therefore follows the current official U.S. EX sources; compare it with the package before use rather than relying on a marketplace summary.
The reviewed EX Drug Facts direct you to use a water-resistant sunscreen for swimming or sweating. Do not treat the moisturizing description or high SPF as a substitute for a water-resistance claim. The COSRX stick comparison links an alternative with a labeled 80-minute claim and its own reapplication conditions.
Use it as the sunscreen step, applying liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every two hours and use the other sun-protection measures on the label. A moisturizing cream format does not remove those directions, and it does not turn SPF into a measure of how long one application lasts.
The current inactive list includes fragrance/parfum and lavender flower water alongside glycerin and other base ingredients. Those names may matter if you avoid particular ingredients. The full current list and labeled precautions are more useful than a general hypoallergenic claim for deciding what to check on your own package.
FORMULA NOTES
| Ingredient | Role or purpose | Formula detail |
|---|---|---|
| Avobenzone | US sunscreen active | 2.5% per matched DailyMed label |
| Homosalate | US sunscreen active | 7% per matched DailyMed label |
| Octisalate | US sunscreen active | 4.5% per matched DailyMed label |
| Octocrylene | US sunscreen active | 9% per matched DailyMed label |
| Fragrance/parfum | Listed inactive ingredient | May matter if avoiding fragranced products |
Official ingredient list ↗. Ingredient roles explain the formula. See the sourced product information and evidence limits below.
BRAND-REPORTED EVIDENCE
The formula shown here follows the current official U.S. EX sources. It is kept separate from the older 9% homosalate label. Neither DailyMed inclusion nor a front-of-pack photograph is described as FDA approval or as an independent test by Marieclat.
Official formula and testing statements ↗ON THE LABEL
Active ingredients: Avobenzone 2.5%, Homosalate 7%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 9%. Inactive ingredients: Water, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Behenyl Alcohol, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance / Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Tocopherol, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Manganese Sulfate, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Original ingredient list ↗COMMON QUESTIONS
The reviewed EX Drug Facts do not make a water-resistance claim and direct users to choose a water-resistant sunscreen for swimming or sweating.
Official product reference ↗U.S. Drug Facts, ingredients and precautions ↗A legacy U.S. version lists homosalate at 9%; the current official EX sources list 7% and a different inactive formula. Do not combine the two.
Official product reference ↗U.S. Drug Facts, ingredients and precautions ↗No. It identifies EX, but the reviewed listing did not show the back Drug Facts panel. The formula below is attributed to the current official U.S. EX label.
Official product reference ↗U.S. Drug Facts, ingredients and precautions ↗The current EX label says apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply at least every two hours. Check all directions and precautions on your tube.
Official product reference ↗U.S. Drug Facts, ingredients and precautions ↗CHOOSING BETWEEN PRODUCTS
Compare a 50 mL cream with a 19 g solid stick and, separately, their water-use instructions. COSRX has an 80-minute water-resistance claim; the current LANEIGE EX label tells users to use a water-resistant sunscreen for swimming or sweating. The four active names overlap, but their concentrations and inactive formulas are not identical.
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Active ingredients: Avobenzone 2.5%, Homosalate 7%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 9%. Inactive ingredients: Water, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Behenyl Alcohol, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance / Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract, Tocopherol, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Manganese Sulfate, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Ascorbyl Glucoside
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