Dr. Jane Yoo reviews a Korean sunscreen ampoule with EGF and cica that uses five UV filters stabilized in both water and oil phases. The vegan EGF boosts collagen and elastin production, while Centella Asiatica soothes irritation. The watery texture absorbs fast, making it work for sensitive and photo-aged skin.
Hi everyone, I'm Dr. Jane Yoo, board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. Today, let's look at the From:Rear EGF Cica Water Sun Ampoule SPF 50+ PA++++. From:Rear is a Korean beauty brand that emphasizes barrier-free, gentle beauty. This product is a sun ampoule designed to function as both skincare and high-level sun protection in a lightweight, essence-like formula. As a high-moisture sunscreen, it is meant to provide seamless UV protection while delivering skincare benefits, particularly for soothing and photoaging. The broad-spectrum protection is achieved through a combination of filters. For UVB coverage, it uses Uvinul T150 and Parsol SLX. For UVA coverage, it contains Uvinul A+. This system is also supported by two filters that cover both UVA and UVB. Mexoryl SX and Tinosorb S. A key feature is a double UV cut shield technology. This involves double stabilizing the sunscreen filters in both the moisture and oil layers of the formula to create a seamless, uniform protective film. As a skincare ampoule, it also features vegan EGF, or epidermal growth factor. EGF is a signaling protein known to promote the activity of skin cells like fibroblasts which are responsible for producing collagen and elastin, effectively supporting skin renewal and targeting signs of photoaging. It is also infused with Centella Asiatica extract to soothe and calm irritated skin. The formula's moisture essence helps to create a lightweight, watery texture that absorbs quickly and is safe for sensitive skin. Overall, this is a lightweight Korean sun ampoule that combines multiple advanced UV filters in a dual-layer shield with targeted ingredients to promote skin renewal and soothing.
