Ultralight Face Fluid SPF30
Ingredients
aqua, octocrylene, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate, butyloctyl salicylate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, glycerin, dicaprylyl carbonate, diisopropyl adipate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, cocoglycerides, propanediol, microcrystalline cellulose, tocopherol, bisabolol, caprylyl glycol, ethyl ferulate, sodium hyaluronate, glyceryl stearate se, methylheptylglycerin, sodium gluconate, caprylhydroxamic acid, xanthan gum, phospholipids, cellulose gum, citric acid, glycolipids, olea europaea fruit oil, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, phosphatidylserine, astaxanthin, ceramide np, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin, oleic acid, phytosphingosine, haematococcus pluvialis extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride, stearic acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, 1, 2-hexanediol, beta-glucan, lactic acid.
This sunscreen makes a great first impression. The formula is loaded with barrier-repair ingredients and hydrating agents, and a few standout actives like astaxanthin — the bright orange antioxidant they proudly pitch as being 6,000x more powerful than vitamin C.
The consistency is also promising: a super-fluid cream that spreads like water — but once applied, the finish is where things unravel. Despite the airy application, it leaves a noticeable film and a persistent shine that never fully settles - in fact, it gets worse as the day progresses. The feel is distinctly old-school — down to the classic SPF smell — and on my skin, it behaves like one too, congesting my pores, just like traditional sunscreens always have.
And that’s frustrating, because there’s so much to like on paper. You’ve got a strong, broad spectrum UV filter combo (octocrylene, homosalate, avobenzone, etc.) paired with ceramide NP, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, sodium hyaluronate, bisabolol, tocopherol, beta-glucan — all excellent for moisture retention, barrier support, and anti-inflammatory action. And of course, astaxanthin, one of the most promising antioxidant additions to modern skincare.
Byoma is clearly aiming for more than just sun protection here — this is a skin-caring SPF designed to repair and defend, not just block UV rays. And my algorithm reflects that: it scores almost perfectly based on ingredients alone.
But for me, it’s just too greasy and unfortunately feels like a throwback — despite the modern formulation. I wanted to give it a "great" but can't give it more than a "good". Such a shame.