d'Alba Essence Sun Cream
d'Alba's Essence Sun Cream (marketed on-listing as "[수분자차]", i.e. an organic-filter-only formula) is a functional SPF50+/PA++++ sunscreen, confirmed MFDS-reviewed via Olive Young Korea's own mandatory disclosure; it sells for ₩34,000 (50ml) on Olive Young Korea, checked 2026-09-04. The same formula, under the name "Waterfull Essence Sun Cream," is sold internationally on Olive Young Global for US$40.00 — its published ingredient list carries the same five organic UV filters as the Korea listing. It is certified vegan by Italy's V-LABEL (confirmed on both the brand's Olive Young Q&A answers and Olive Young Global's own product page), but the brand's own Q&A states non-comedogenic testing has not been done for this specific product. (Checked: 2026-09-04)
Specifications
| Volume | 50ml |
|---|---|
| Form | essence-gel sun cream |
| Dictionary-listed actives | Niacinamide: rank 9 of 46; Adenosine: rank 37 of 46 |
| Vegan certified | Yes |
| Contains petrolatum | No |
| Korea launch | — |
| Renewal history | None recorded |
| Korea vs export | No known difference (verified against a named export-market source) |
| Korea regular price | ₩34,000 |
| Price per 100ml | ₩68,000 / 100ml |
| Global price | US$40.00 (Olive Young Global, 50ml, listed as "Waterfull Essence Sun Cream") |
| Retailers | International shipping: Olive Young Global; Sold in Korea only: Olive Young Korea; Shipping scope unverified: d'Alba official site (dalba.co.kr) |
| Full ingredient list (INCI) | Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Pentylene Glycol, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Tuber Magnatum (White Truffle) Extract, Wine Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Propanediol, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Octyldodecanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Tocopherol, Sodium PCA, Glucose, Limonene, CitralKorean labelingWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Pentylene Glycol, Salvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Tuber Magnatum (White Truffle) Extract, Wine Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Oil, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Propanediol, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Octyldodecanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Tocopherol, Sodium PCA, Glucose, Limonene, Citral |
| Functional cosmetic status | Registered (UV protection) |
| SPF | SPF50+ |
| PA | PA++++ |
| UV filters | Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone |
Is it OK for sensitive skin?
Declared facts only, not a suitability verdict: no fragrance listed; labeled allergens present: Limonene, Citral; no denatured alcohol listed. No irritation-related fact here implies suitability for any skin type.
How much of the key actives does it contain?
Niacinamide: rank 9 of 46; Adenosine: rank 37 of 46.
Can I buy it outside Korea?
International shipping: Olive Young Global; Sold in Korea only: Olive Young Korea; Shipping scope unverified: d'Alba official site (dalba.co.kr); Global price: US$40.00 (Olive Young Global, 50ml, listed as "Waterfull Essence Sun Cream").
Is the Korean version of d'Alba's Essence Sun Cream different from the export version?
No known difference — Olive Young Global sells the same formula under the name "Waterfull Essence Sun Cream" (US$40.00, 50ml), and a third-party ingredient-decoder transcription of that export SKU lists the same five organic UV filters (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone) as Olive Young Korea's own mandatory disclosure, checked 2026-09-04.
Is it vegan?
Yes — certified by V-LABEL, an Italian vegan-certification body, per both the brand's own Olive Young Q&A answers (brand-stated, most recently dated 2025-10-14, checked 2026-09-04) and Olive Young Global's own product page, which separately markets the product as "VEGAN RECIPE" under the same V-LABEL certification.
Is it non-comedogenic tested?
No — the brand states this specific product has not undergone separate non-comedogenic testing, though it has completed a low-irritation human-use patch test and Italian V-LABEL vegan certification (brand-stated, Olive Young Q&A answer dated 2025-10-14, checked 2026-09-04).
Is it waterproof, and how often should it be reapplied?
No — the brand states no waterproof human-use test has been conducted, and recommends reapplying every 2-3 hours during swimming or extended outdoor exposure (brand-stated, Olive Young Q&A answer dated 2025-08-12, checked 2026-09-04).
Sources
Olive Young product page — Checked: 2026-09-04