A sunscreen you can spread without waiting for it to turn white. Anua's Zero-Cast goes on like a light day cream, blends in within seconds and leaves no greyish veil, even on tan or deep skin tones. It is applied in the morning as the last skincare step, just before make-up, or in place of the moisturiser for combination skin.
A Korean SPF 50 sunscreen with no white cast
The secret of the invisible finish lies in the list of filters. This European version contains neither zinc oxide nor titanium dioxide, the two mineral pigments responsible for the white mask. It relies on five organic UV filters authorised in Europe, transparent once spread: ethylhexyl triazone, drometrizole trisiloxane, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine. Together, they cover UVB and UVA. The SPF 50 rating is the one shown on this version.
Around the filters, Anua has placed niacinamide high up the list, along with panthenol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and beta-glucan. These ingredients add no protection: they make the texture comfortable and avoid the dry-skin feeling that some sunscreens leave behind. The finish is soft, with no greasy film. More of the brand's skincare awaits you in the Anua collection.
How to use
Apply generously in the morning, after your cream or in place of it, to the face, neck and ears. Too small an amount greatly reduces the real protection: allow about two finger lengths for the face alone. Wait two to three minutes before applying make-up.
- Reapply every 2 hours outdoors, and after every swim, period of sweating or towelling.
- Avoid exposure during the sunniest hours, generally between noon and 4 pm.
- No sun product gives total protection: a hat, sunglasses and shade remain useful.
- Do not expose babies or young children to direct sun.
Which skin is it for?
It is for anyone who gives up on their sunscreen because it whitens, feels sticky or looks shiny: combination to oily skin, tan and deep skin tones, skin that wears make-up. Dry skin will benefit from a moisturiser underneath. If you react to organic filters, test on a small area first. To compare other textures, see the Korean sunscreen selection.
Product details
- Size: 50 ml
- Brand: Anua
- Product type: SPF 50 face sunscreen
- Ingredients: Aqua, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Tromethamine, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Methylpropanediol, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Panthenol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Trisiloxane, Adenosine, Polyether-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tocopherol.
- Country of manufacture: South Korea
- Precautions for use: external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin; stop using if redness occurs. Store in a cool place, away from direct sunlight and out of the reach of children.
Frequently asked questions
Does it leave a white cast on deep skin?
No, its formula contains no mineral filters. The organic filters it uses become invisible once spread.
Is it water-resistant?
No water-resistance claim appears in the information for the European version. Assume you need to reapply after every swim.
Can I wear it under make-up?
Yes. Let it set for two to three minutes, then apply foundation by patting rather than rubbing, so as not to shift the protective layer.
Do I need a moisturiser as well?
Normal to oily skin can skip it in the morning. Dry skin should apply its cream first, then the sunscreen.
Is it useful the day after a retinol or exfoliant evening?
It is actually when it matters most: these actives make the skin more sensitive to the sun. Apply it every morning, even when the sky is overcast.
A sunscreen you forget on your skin is a sunscreen you gladly reapply: slip the Zero-Cast into your morning routine and into your bag for touch-ups through the day.
