Houttuynia Cordata Calming Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+
What it's good for
Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.
A modern UVA filter common in Korean and European sunscreens. It fills the long-wave UVA gap that UVB-focused filters cannot cover and is valued for remaining stable during sun exposure.
Good for: Sun protection
A high-efficiency UVB filter behind many elegant high-SPF Korean and European formulas. It contributes strong burn protection without requiring the heavier filter load of less efficient UVB absorbers.
Good for: Sun protection
A modern broad-spectrum filter known as Tinosorb M. It adds stable UVA and UVB coverage; because it is particulate, some formulas may show a slight cast depending on filter size and the rest of the base.
Good for: Sun protection
A high-efficiency UVB and short-UVA filter used in modern Korean and European sunscreens. It supports high protection with less filter weight, which can help a formula feel lighter.
Good for: Sun protection
A calming K-beauty botanical that's also antibacterial, so it pairs well for acne-prone, sensitive skin.
Good for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-acne
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
A modern UVA filter common in Korean and European sunscreens. It fills the long-wave UVA gap that UVB-focused filters cannot cover and is valued for remaining stable during sun exposure.
Ye F et al. Ultrafast excited-state energy dissipation pathway of diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate (DHHB) via the nanoparticles. Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences. 2023;22(9):2133-2142.
Serpone N. Sunscreens and their usefulness: have we made any progress in the last two decades? Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences. 2021;20(2):189-244 — review of sunscreen-filter photochemistry, spectral coverage, stability, and formulation.
A high-efficiency UVB filter behind many elegant high-SPF Korean and European formulas. It contributes strong burn protection without requiring the heavier filter load of less efficient UVB absorbers.
Serpone N. Sunscreens and their usefulness: have we made any progress in the last two decades? Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences. 2021;20(2):189-244 — review of sunscreen-filter photochemistry, spectral coverage, stability, and formulation.
Sobanska AW, Pyzowski J. Quantification of sunscreen ethylhexyl triazone in topical skin-care products by normal-phase TLC/densitometry. ScientificWorldJournal. 2012;2012:807516.
A modern broad-spectrum filter known as Tinosorb M. It adds stable UVA and UVB coverage; because it is particulate, some formulas may show a slight cast depending on filter size and the rest of the base.
Serpone N. Sunscreens and their usefulness: have we made any progress in the last two decades? Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences. 2021;20(2):189-244 — review of sunscreen-filter photochemistry, spectral coverage, stability, and formulation.
Liuti F, Borrego L. Contact dermatitis caused by Tinosorb M: the importance of patch testing with pure methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol. Contact Dermatitis. 2015;73(3):192-193.
Herzog B et al. In vivo and in vitro assessment of UVA protection by sunscreen formulations containing either butyl methoxy dibenzoyl methane, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, or microfine ZnO. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 2002;24(3):170-185.
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A high-efficiency UVB and short-UVA filter used in modern Korean and European sunscreens. It supports high protection with less filter weight, which can help a formula feel lighter.
Serpone N. Sunscreens and their usefulness: have we made any progress in the last two decades? Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences. 2021;20(2):189-244 — review of sunscreen-filter photochemistry, spectral coverage, stability, and formulation.
Stiefel C, Schwack W. Rapid screening method to study the reactivity of UV filter substances towards skin proteins by high-performance thin-layer chromatography. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 2013;35(6):588-599.
Schakel DJ, Kalsbeek D, Boer K. Determination of sixteen UV filters in suncare formulations by high-performance liquid chromatography. Journal of Chromatography A. 2004;1049(1-2):127-130.
A calming K-beauty botanical that's also antibacterial, so it pairs well for acne-prone, sensitive skin.
Song Z et al., Inhibition of LPS-Induced Skin Inflammatory Response and Barrier Damage via MAPK/NF-kB Signaling Pathway by Houttuynia cordata Thunb Fermentation Broth, Foods 2024
Kwon N et al., Protective Effects of Fermented Houttuynia cordata Against UVA and H2O2-Induced Oxidative Stress in Human Skin Keratinocytes, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 2023;195(5):3027-3046 — Korean-authored; fermented H. cordata showed antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection against UVA/H2O2 stress
Rafiq S et al., Pharmacological Effects of Houttuynia cordata Thunb (H. cordata): A Comprehensive Review, Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
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