IOPE Men Compound Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
IOPE Men Compound Sunscreen is a hybrid (organic + inorganic) filter men's sunscreen, SPF50+ PA++++, mixing two UV filters not FDA-approved (Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate / Uvinul A Plus and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine / Tinosorb S) together with two FDA-monograph filters (Homosalate and Ethylhexyl Salicylate/Octisalate) and Titanium Dioxide. Sold at Olive Young Korea for ₩28,000 (as low as ₩14,310 on sale); also available abroad via K-beauty resellers such as Holiholic (ships from Seoul, US$27.95 on sale) reselling the identical, unmodified Korean formula — no separate FDA-compliant US reformulation was found. The brand's own Olive Young Q&A answers directly contradict each other on cleansing: a 2024-11-18 answer said single-step cleansing is enough, while a 2026-03-05 answer for the same product says double cleansing is required. (Checked: 2026-09-04)
Specifications
| Volume | 50ml |
|---|---|
| Form | sunscreen |
| Dictionary-listed actives | Niacinamide: rank 12 of 39 |
| Vegan certified | Not verified |
| 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 | ₩28,000 |
| Price per 100ml | ₩56,000 / 100ml |
| Global price | US$27.95 sale (Holiholic, ships from Seoul) |
| Retailers | International shipping: Holiholic; Sold in Korea only: Olive Young Korea; Shipping scope unverified: Amorepacific official online mall (amoremall.com) |
| Full ingredient list (INCI) | Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Titanium Dioxide, Methyl Trimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Niacinamide, Polysilicone-15, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Aluminum Stearate, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Fragrance, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ferulic Acid, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Acrylates/VP Copolymer, TocopherolKorean labelingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Titanium Dioxide, Methyl Trimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Niacinamide, Polysilicone-15, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Aluminum Stearate, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Fragrance, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ferulic Acid, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Acrylates/VP Copolymer, Tocopherol |
| Functional cosmetic status | Registered (UV protection) |
| SPF | SPF50+ |
| PA | PA++++ |
| UV filters | Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine |
Is it OK for sensitive skin?
Declared facts only, not a suitability verdict: no fragrance listed; no labeled fragrance allergens declared; 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 12 of 39.
Can I buy it outside Korea?
International shipping: Holiholic; Sold in Korea only: Olive Young Korea; Shipping scope unverified: Amorepacific official online mall (amoremall.com); Global price: US$27.95 sale (Holiholic, ships from Seoul).
Is the Korean version of IOPE's Men Compound Sunscreen different from the export version?
No distinct export reformulation was found. The product is not listed on Olive Young Global, and no evidence of an official FDA-compliant US version was found; it ships internationally through K-beauty resellers such as Holiholic (based in Seoul, shipping the identical 50mL Korean-market bottle for US$27.95 on sale) with its formula unchanged — including the two non-FDA filters, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, alongside the FDA-monograph filters Homosalate and Ethylhexyl Salicylate. This is different from cases like Beauty of Joseon or Round Lab, which have separately named, reformulated US-market SKUs, checked 2026-09-04.
Do you need to double-cleanse this sunscreen?
The brand has given conflicting answers on Olive Young's own Q&A channel. On 2024-11-18, an IOPE representative stated single-step cleansing is sufficient ("1차세안 만으로 세정이 가능합니다"). On 2026-03-05, a different representative answered that as a hybrid (organic+inorganic) filter sunscreen, it requires double cleansing ("이중세안이 필요한 점 이용에 참고 부탁드립니다"). Both answers are recorded here as-is rather than picking one as correct; checked 2026-09-04.
Is this a mineral, chemical, or hybrid-filter sunscreen?
Hybrid (organic + inorganic) — confirmed by an IOPE representative on Olive Young's Q&A ("혼합자차 입니다", brand-stated, answered 2024-08-20, checked 2026-09-04), matching the ingredient disclosure's mix of Titanium Dioxide with four organic filters.
Sources
Olive Young product page — Checked: 2026-09-04