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Atomy

Absolute Essence Sunscreen

Use cautionSunscreenFrom South Korea

Atomy Absolute Essence Sunscreen is a sunscreen with 75 ingredients. It is rated "use caution" in pregnancy because it contains Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Octocrylene. Common allergens: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide.

Sensitive skin: fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide Why?
  • fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
  • alcohol denat.: Denatured alcohol, which helps products feel light and dry fast but can dry out or sting dry and sensitive skin. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are different and aren't flagged.
  • niacinamide: A popular, well-tolerated ingredient that can cause redness or flushing for a few people, especially at high strengths.

These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.

How we flag ingredients

Is Atomy Absolute Essence Sunscreen safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Atomy Absolute Essence Sunscreen "Use caution" for pregnancy because it contains Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Octocrylene. Chemical sunscreen filter with limited pregnancy data: Not known to harm a pregnancy but not well studied, and absorbed into the bloodstream in FDA studies; mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) stay on the skin and are a lower-absorption choice (MotherToBaby, Matta et al. 2020). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.

Does Atomy Absolute Essence Sunscreen contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Atomy Absolute Essence Sunscreen contains fragrance, alcohol denat., niacinamide, which can bother sensitive skin. This doesn't affect its pregnancy rating, and most people use these ingredients without a problem; if your skin is sensitive or you've reacted to one before, patch-test it first or look for an alternative.

Is it OK for kids and teens?

Kids (ages 3–11)

Use with care

  • Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer): Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids can irritate young skin, and children rarely need them. We can't see the strength, so low amounts are flagged too.
  • Fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance): Children's skin reacts to fragrance and essential oils more easily; fragrance-free products are the usual advice for kids, especially with eczema or sensitive skin.

Teens (ages 12–17)

Use with care

  • Exfoliating acid (AHA) (Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer): Glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acids can irritate, especially alongside acne treatments. Fine for some teens, used a few times a week.

Helps with acne: Niacinamide.

General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens

What are the ingredients in Atomy Absolute Essence Sunscreen?

75 ingredients, in label order. Ingredients flagged for pregnancy are highlighted. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

  1. 1.Aqua/Water/Eau
  2. 2.Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
  3. 3.Ethylhexyl Salicylate
  4. 4.Butylene Glycol
  5. 5.C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  6. 6.Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
  7. 7.Homosalate
  8. 8.Octocrylene
  9. 9.Titanium Dioxide
  10. 10.1,2-Hexanediol
  11. 11.Niacinamide
  12. 12.Alcohol
  13. 13.Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
  14. 14.C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
  15. 15.C20-22 Alcohols
  16. 16.Silica
  17. 17.Caprylyl Methicone
  18. 18.Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
  19. 19.Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
  20. 20.Portulaca Oleracea Extract
  21. 21.Centella Asiatica Extract
  22. 22.Houttuynia Cordata Extract
  23. 23.Pichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate
  24. 24.Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
  25. 25.Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
  26. 26.Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
  27. 27.Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
  28. 28.Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
  29. 29.Glyceryl Stearate
  30. 30.Behenyl Alcohol
  31. 31.Aluminum Stearate
  32. 32.Polyhydroxystearic Acid
  33. 33.Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
  34. 34.Tromethamine
  35. 35.Isohexadecane
  36. 36.Polysorbate 80
  37. 37.Propanediol
  38. 38.Saccharide Hydrolysate
  39. 39.Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
  40. 40.Alumina
  41. 41.Ethylhexylglycerin
  42. 42.Glyceryl Caprylate
  43. 43.Octyldodecanol
  44. 44.Xanthan Gum
  45. 45.Adenosine
  46. 46.Glycerin
  47. 47.Hydrogenated Lecithin
  48. 48.Raffinose
  49. 49.Pentylene Glycol
  50. 50.Panthenol
  51. 51.Cholesterol
  52. 52.Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
  53. 53.Ceramide NP
  54. 54.Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
  55. 55.Polyvinyl Alcohol
  56. 56.Glycine
  57. 57.Glutamic Acid
  58. 58.Glutamine
  59. 59.Lysine
  60. 60.Leucine
  61. 61.Valine
  62. 62.Serine
  63. 63.Aspartic Acid
  64. 64.Alanine
  65. 65.Arginine
  66. 66.Isoleucine
  67. 67.Tyrosine
  68. 68.Tryptophan
  69. 69.Palmitic Acid
  70. 70.Phenylalanine
  71. 71.Proline
  72. 72.Histidine
  73. 73.Fragrance
  74. 74.Iron Oxides(Ci 77492)
  75. 75.Iron Oxides(Ci 77491)

Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.