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Embryolisse Embryolisse Protection Cream / SPF20 / PA+++ / 40ml
Embryolisse

Embryolisse Protection Cream / SPF20 / PA+++ / 40ml

アンブリオリス プロテクションクリーム / SPF20 / PA+++ / 40ml
SPF 20 · PA+++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Fragrance plus limonene noted; ensulizole and modern filters benign, low SPF limits utility; richer cream feel.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
Cosme.com JP In stock
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67.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #985 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance plus limonene noted; ensulizole and modern filters benign, low SPF limits utility; richer cream feel.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 58
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 88
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 68
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
PBSA Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

A richer SPF20 cream using modern non-EDC filters (Uvinul A Plus, T 150, bemotrizinol, PBSA) with shea butter and tocopherol for skin feel. Low SPF caps daily-use utility, and the formula carries fragrance plus limonene.

Pros
  • Modern filter quartet with no octinoxate or oxybenzone
  • Ethanol-free base, easier on dehydrated skin
  • Shea butter and squalane-adjacent emollients for dryness
  • Tocopherol and aloe extract add antioxidant support
  • PA+++ UVA coverage despite the low SPF
Cons
  • SPF20 falls short for high-UV days or outdoor exposure
  • Contains fragrance and limonene, a known sensitizer
  • Cream texture may feel heavy under makeup
  • Beeswax and rich emollients can disturb acne-prone skin

Who it's for: Dry or normal skin seeking a nourishing daily moisturizer-style SPF for indoor and low-UV days, not for beachside or extended outdoor wear.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Aqua· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Steareth-21·Cetyl Palmitate· Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA ·Steareth-2·Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·1‚2-Hexanediol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Beeswax·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate·Glyceryl Stearate·Peg-100 Stearate·Cetyl Alcohol·Octyldodecanol·Tocopheryl Acetate·Xanthan Gum·Sodium Hydroxide·Chlorphenesin·Caprylyl Glycol·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Hydrolyzed Soy Protein· Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
03 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
04 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
05 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
06 Steareth-21
07 Cetyl Palmitate Cetyl Palmitate
08 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid LEGACY FILTER PBSA
09 Steareth-2 Steareth-2
10 Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
11 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
12 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Beeswax Beeswax
15 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
16 Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate
17 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
18 Peg-100 Stearate PEG-100 Stearate
19 Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol
20 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
21 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
22 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
23 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
24 Chlorphenesin Chlorphenesin
25 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
26 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
27 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
28 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
29 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
30 Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
31 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.