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Ksecret SEOUL 1988 Sun : Pine Tree + Ceramide

Sunscreen

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

3 ingredients with Korea limits or conditions.

Tromethamine, Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract, Tocopherol
EU European Union (CosIng)

2 ingredients with EU limits or conditions.

Tromethamine, Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract
US United States (FDA)

4 ingredients with U.S. limits or conditions.

Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano), Uvasorb HEB (iscotrizinol)
#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Aqua/Water ———
2 Propanediol ———
3 Dibutyl Adipate ———
4 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Uvinul A Plus
Approved UV filter · 10% Approved UV filter · 10% Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active
5 Butyloctyl Salicylate ———
6 Ethylhexyl Triazone
Uvinul T 150
Approved UV filter · 5% Approved UV filter · 5% Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active
7 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano) —Approved UV filter · 10 % Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active
8 Niacinamide ———
9 Polymethylsilsesquioxane ———
10 Coco-Caprylate/Caprate ———
11 Caprylyl Methicone ———
12 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
Uvasorb HEB (iscotrizinol)
Approved UV filter · 10% Approved UV filter · 10% Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active
13 Glycerin ———
14 Butylene Glycol ———
15 1,2-Hexanediol ———
16 Pentylene Glycol ———
17 Behenyl Alcohol ———
18 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate ———
19 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate ———
20 Octyldodecanol ———
21 Decyl Glucoside ———
22 Tromethamine Restricted Restricted · Maximum secondary amine… —
23 Carbomer ———
24 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer ———
25 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate ———
26 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 ———
27 Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract Restricted Restricted —
28 Ethylhexylglycerin ———
29 Adenosine ———
30 Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil ———
31 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables ———
32 Xanthan Gum ———
33 Ceramide NP ———
34 Glyceryl Caprylate ———
35 Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract ———
36 Tocopherol Restricted · 20% ——
37 Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract ———
38 Caprylyl Glycol ———
39 Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 ———
40 Copper Tripeptide-1 ———
41 Hexapeptide-9 ———
42 Nonapeptide-1 ———
43 Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 ———
44 Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 ———
45 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 ———
46 Tripeptide-1 ———

“—” means no specific record for that ingredient in that jurisdiction's lists — it is not an approval. Restricted ingredients are allowed within limits (concentration, product type, label warnings); a product listing one is not necessarily over the limit. How we check.

Ingredient list from Ksecret official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.

Can I take it to Hawaii? — reef sunscreen laws

Checked against this formula's UV filters (Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano), Uvasorb HEB (iscotrizinol)). These laws cover sunscreens sold — and in some places used — without a prescription.

PlaceResultWhyLaw · since
State of Hawaii OK None of the banned filters HRS §342D-21 (Act 104, 2018) · 2021-01-01
Maui County, HI Not allowed (sale and use) Non-mineral filters: Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano), Uvasorb HEB (iscotrizinol) Maui County Code ch. 20.42 (Ord. 5306) · 2022-10-01
Hawaiʻi County (Big Island), HI Not allowed (sale) Non-mineral filters: Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano), Uvasorb HEB (iscotrizinol) Hawaiʻi County Code §14-31 (Ord. 22-81) · 2022-12-01
U.S. Virgin Islands OK None of the banned filters 27 V.I.C. §305h (Act 8185) · 2020-03-30
Key West, FLNot enforcedThe 2019 ban on oxybenzone/octinoxate was preempted by Florida law (Fla. Stat. §499.002(7), 2020).Ord. 19-03

Hawaii state and U.S. Virgin Islands laws exclude products sold as face cosmetics without a sunscreen claim; SPF products are sunscreens. Information only — check the latest rules before you travel.

Fragrance allergens (EU labelling)

None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in this ingredient list.

Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 — the list grew from 26 to over 80 entries; it applies to new products from 31 July 2026 and to all products from 31 July 2028. Shown for information; it is not a sign that a product is unsafe.

Storage & heat

Official storage statements

“Protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun.” — Required 'Other information' statement for sunscreens sold in the U.S. (FDA OTC Monograph M020)

“Keep out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.” — Common precautions required on all cosmetics in Korea (Cosmetics Act Enforcement Rule, Annex 3)

Our note — heat, light & air

This formula lists ingredients that are known to break down faster in heat, light or air:

Don't leave sunscreen in a hot car or in direct sun on the beach — heat can separate the formula and lower protection.

Other markets

Ingredients in this formula that are prohibited or limited in other markets, from the overseas regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Limited means allowed within conditions.

MarketProhibitedLimited
CN China None found Uvinul A Plus, Uvasorb HEB (iscotrizinol), Uvinul T 150, Tromethamine
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found Uvinul A Plus, Uvasorb HEB (iscotrizinol), Uvinul T 150, Tromethamine
JP Japan None found Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150
TW Taiwan None found Uvinul A Plus, Uvasorb HEB (iscotrizinol), Uvinul T 150
CA Canada None found Glycerin
BR Brazil None found Uvinul A Plus, Uvasorb HEB (iscotrizinol), Uvinul T 150, Tromethamine
AR Argentina None found Uvinul A Plus, Uvasorb HEB (iscotrizinol), Uvinul T 150, Tromethamine

Similar ingredient lists

Products from other brands whose ingredient lists overlap most with this one. The score weighs the first ingredients most (labels list them roughly by amount), skips ingredients found in most products, and counts UV filters and less common ingredients more. Similar ingredient lists (not a test of how they work) — amounts, texture and results can differ.

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Based on the listed ingredients only; recalculated weekly. Not a judgment of which product is better, safer or the same.

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Information only, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist before use.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ksecret SEOUL 1988 Sun : Pine Tree + Ceramide allowed in the European Union?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 2 ingredients have limits or conditions in the EU's CosIng records (Tromethamine, Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Ksecret SEOUL 1988 Sun : Pine Tree + Ceramide allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 3 ingredients have limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Tromethamine, Pinus Sylvestris Bud Extract, Tocopherol). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is Ksecret SEOUL 1988 Sun : Pine Tree + Ceramide allowed in the United States?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 4 ingredients have limits or conditions in the FDA's records (Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano), Uvasorb HEB (iscotrizinol)). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Can Ksecret SEOUL 1988 Sun : Pine Tree + Ceramide be sold as a sunscreen in the U.S.?

It uses UV filters that are not on the FDA's list of sunscreen actives: Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano), Uvasorb HEB (iscotrizinol). A sunscreen made with them cannot be marketed as an over-the-counter sunscreen in the U.S., although they are approved in Korea and the EU.

Does Ksecret SEOUL 1988 Sun : Pine Tree + Ceramide contain fragrance allergens?

None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in its ingredient list.

What are the main ingredients in Ksecret SEOUL 1988 Sun : Pine Tree + Ceramide?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Aqua/Water, Propanediol, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate. In total 46 ingredients are listed.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

From Ksecret official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.

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