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belif Super Drops - Hydration Sun Serum

Sunscreen

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KR South Korea (MFDS)

2 ingredients with Korea limits or conditions.

Tromethamine, Tocopherol
EU European Union (CosIng)

1 ingredient with EU limits or conditions.

Tromethamine
US United States (FDA)

4 ingredients with U.S. limits or conditions.

Octinoxate, Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Uvinul T 150
#Ingredient (as listed)KR KoreaEU EUUS U.S.
1 Water ———
2 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Octinoxate
Approved UV filter · 7.50% Approved UV filter · 10% Approved UV filter · 7.5% Banned in some U.S. states Banned in some U.S. states
3 Alcohol Denat ———
4 Diisopropyl Sebacate ———
5 Propanediol ———
6 Tromethamine Restricted Restricted · Maximum secondary amine… —
7 Drometrizole Trisiloxane
Mexoryl XL
Approved UV filter · 15% Approved UV filter · 15% Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active
8 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
Mexoryl SX (ecamsule)
Approved UV filter Approved UV filter · 10%(as acid) Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active
9 Glycerin ———
10 Phenethyl Benzoate ———
11 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Ensulizole
Approved UV filter · 4% Approved UV filter · 8%(as acid) Approved UV filter · 4%
12 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate ———
13 Dimethicone ———
14 1,2-Hexanediol ———
15 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol)
Approved UV filter · 10% Approved UV filter · 10% Approved UV filter · 6%
16 Lauroyl Lysine ———
17 Panthenol ———
18 Ethylhexyl Triazone
Uvinul T 150
Approved UV filter · 5% Approved UV filter · 5% Not an FDA-listed sunscreen active
19 Cetearyl Alcohol ———
20 Glyceryl Stearate SE ———
21 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate ———
22 Polysilicone-11 ———
23 Polyamide-8 ———
24 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer ———
25 Butylene Glycol ———
26 Carbomer ———
27 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate ———
28 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate ———
29 Succinoglycan ———
30 Betaine ———
31 Xanthan Gum ———
32 Trisodium EDTA ———
33 Adenosine ———
34 Niacinamide ———
35 Caprylyl Glycol ———
36 Decyl Glucoside ———
37 Sodium Gluconate ———
38 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate ———
39 Tocopherol Restricted · 20% ——
40 Sodium Hyaluronate ———
41 Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water ———
42 Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Water ———
43 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract ———
44 Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract ———
45 Rosa Canina Fruit Extract ———
46 Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract ———
47 Artemisia Capillaris Leaf Extract ———
48 Ecklonia Cava Extract ———
49 Hizikia Fusiforme Extract ———
50 Laminaria Japonica Extract ———
51 Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil ———

“—” means no specific record for that ingredient in that jurisdiction's lists — it is not an approval. Restricted ingredients are allowed within limits (concentration, product type, label warnings); a product listing one is not necessarily over the limit. How we check.

Ingredient list from belif official store, retrieved Oct 17, 2026. Formulas change — check the label on the package you buy.

Can I take it to Hawaii? — reef sunscreen laws

Checked against this formula's UV filters (Octinoxate, Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Ensulizole, Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Uvinul T 150). These laws cover sunscreens sold — and in some places used — without a prescription.

PlaceResultWhyLaw · since
State of Hawaii Not allowed (sale) Contains: Octinoxate HRS §342D-21 (Act 104, 2018) · 2021-01-01
Maui County, HI Not allowed (sale and use) Non-mineral filters: Octinoxate, Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Ensulizole, Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Uvinul T 150 Maui County Code ch. 20.42 (Ord. 5306) · 2022-10-01
Hawaiʻi County (Big Island), HI Not allowed (sale) Non-mineral filters: Octinoxate, Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Ensulizole, Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Uvinul T 150 Hawaiʻi County Code §14-31 (Ord. 22-81) · 2022-12-01
U.S. Virgin Islands Not allowed (sale, import and use) Contains: Octinoxate 27 V.I.C. §305h (Act 8185) · 2020-03-30
Key West, FLNot enforcedThe 2019 ban on oxybenzone/octinoxate was preempted by Florida law (Fla. Stat. §499.002(7), 2020).Ord. 19-03

Hawaii state and U.S. Virgin Islands laws exclude products sold as face cosmetics without a sunscreen claim; SPF products are sunscreens. Information only — check the latest rules before you travel.

Fragrance allergens (EU labelling)

None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in this ingredient list.

Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 — the list grew from 26 to over 80 entries; it applies to new products from 31 July 2026 and to all products from 31 July 2028. Shown for information; it is not a sign that a product is unsafe.

Storage & heat

Official storage statements

“Protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun.” — Required 'Other information' statement for sunscreens sold in the U.S. (FDA OTC Monograph M020)

“Keep out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.” — Common precautions required on all cosmetics in Korea (Cosmetics Act Enforcement Rule, Annex 3)

On the brand's product page

“Keep babies and young children out of direct sunlight.”

“Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.”

Our note — heat, light & air

This formula lists ingredients that are known to break down faster in heat, light or air:

Don't leave sunscreen in a hot car or in direct sun on the beach — heat can separate the formula and lower protection.

Other markets

Ingredients in this formula that are prohibited or limited in other markets, from the overseas regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Limited means allowed within conditions.

MarketProhibitedLimited
CN China None found Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Mexoryl XL, Octinoxate, Uvinul T 150, Ensulizole, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Tromethamine
AS ASEAN (10 countries) None found Mexoryl XL, Octinoxate, Uvinul T 150, Ensulizole, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Tromethamine
JP Japan None found Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Mexoryl XL, Octinoxate, Uvinul T 150, Panthenol, Ensulizole, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule)
TW Taiwan None found Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Mexoryl XL, Octinoxate, Uvinul T 150, Ensulizole, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule)
CA Canada None found Mexoryl XL, Octinoxate, Glycerin, Ensulizole, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule)
BR Brazil None found Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Mexoryl XL, Octinoxate, Uvinul T 150, Ensulizole, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Tromethamine
AR Argentina None found Tinosorb S (bemotrizinol), Mexoryl XL, Octinoxate, Uvinul T 150, Ensulizole, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Tromethamine

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Based on the listed ingredients only; recalculated weekly. Not a judgment of which product is better, safer or the same.

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Information only, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist before use.

Frequently asked questions

Is belif Super Drops - Hydration Sun Serum allowed in the European Union?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 1 ingredient has limits or conditions in the EU's CosIng records (Tromethamine). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is belif Super Drops - Hydration Sun Serum allowed in South Korea?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 2 ingredients have limits or conditions in Korea's MFDS records (Tromethamine, Tocopherol). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Is belif Super Drops - Hydration Sun Serum allowed in the United States?

We found no prohibited ingredients. 4 ingredients have limits or conditions in the FDA's records (Octinoxate, Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Uvinul T 150). That usually means a maximum amount, a product type or a label warning — not a ban.

Can belif Super Drops - Hydration Sun Serum be sold as a sunscreen in the U.S.?

It uses UV filters that are not on the FDA's list of sunscreen actives: Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule), Uvinul T 150. A sunscreen made with them cannot be marketed as an over-the-counter sunscreen in the U.S., although they are approved in Korea and the EU.

Does belif Super Drops - Hydration Sun Serum contain fragrance allergens?

None of the fragrance allergens the EU requires to be labelled appear in its ingredient list.

What are the main ingredients in belif Super Drops - Hydration Sun Serum?

Ingredient lists are in descending order of amount down to about 1%. The first five listed are: Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Propanediol. In total 51 ingredients are listed.

Where does this ingredient list come from?

From belif official store on October 17, 2026. We re-read it every week and keep earlier versions if the formula changes.

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