Centellian24 Derma Shield Tone Up Sun Cream 50ml

Centellian24 Tone Up Sun Cream blends zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with a chemical filter pairing, homosalate and ethylhexyl salicylate, giving it a hybrid formula rather than a purely mineral or purely chemical approach. The tone-up element comes through in the finish rather than a heavy cast, meant to subtly even out the complexion as it sits on the skin. Niacinamide is included early in the ingredient list, and the brand's centella complex appears in three separate forms.

Why You'll Love It

• Hybrid mineral and chemical filters, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide alongside homosalate and ethylhexyl salicylate.
• Tone-adjusting finish, evening out the complexion subtly rather than leaving a plain white or grey cast.
• Niacinamide included early in the formula, adding a brightening-support element to the sun protection.
• Centella complex in three forms, extract, flower/leaf/stem extract and root extract, layered through the formula.
• Suited to wear under makeup, with a texture built for daily use rather than only outdoor activity.

Key Ingredients

• Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide: the mineral UV filters providing part of the sun protection, alongside the chemical filters.
• Niacinamide: supports a brighter, more even-looking complexion alongside the tone-up finish.
• Centella asiatica (extract, flower/leaf/stem extract, root extract): the brand's core calming complex, present in three separate forms.

Full Ingredients (INCI)

See the Ingredients field on this product page for the complete, verified INCI list as supplied by the brand.

How to Use

1. Take an appropriate amount and gently spread over the area needing UV protection.
2. Apply as the final step of your morning skincare routine, before makeup if wearing any.
3. Reapply through the day as needed, particularly during extended outdoor exposure.

Suitable For

Daily face use, particularly for anyone wanting sun protection and a lightly evened-out complexion in one step.

Product Details

50ml, made in Korea.

About Brand

Centellian24 is Dongkook Pharmaceutical's dermatological skincare brand, built on decades of Korean pharmaceutical research into centella asiatica. The Derma Shield line covers a range of sun protection formats and finishes. See more in our Centellian24 collection.

FAQ

Q: How is this different from the Derma Shield Sun Cream without tone up?
Ans: This version blends in a tone-adjusting finish to subtly even out the complexion, while the standard Sun Cream is formulated for a plain, undertone-neutral finish.

Q: Will this leave a visible cast on darker skin tones?
Ans: The tone-up finish is designed to be subtle, but mineral filter sunscreens can behave differently across skin tones, so testing on a small area first is worth doing if you're unsure.

Q: Can this replace my foundation?
Ans: It is designed as a skincare-forward base with a light tone-adjusting effect, not a full-coverage foundation, so most people still use it as a base step before makeup rather than a replacement for it.

Q: Does the chemical filter content mean I need to wait before going outside?
Ans: Chemical filters like homosalate generally benefit from a short absorption period, so applying it a few minutes before sun exposure is a reasonable habit.