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Light Up UV Essence / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 80g / Clear Floral

ライトアップUV エッセンス / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 80g / クリアフローラル
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Tone-up essence with ethanol, fragrance, methylparaben, citrus juices and octinoxate — elegant finish, irritation risk.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum.
65.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1157 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tone-up essence with ethanol, fragrance, methylparaben, citrus juices and octinoxate — elegant finish, irritation risk.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A tone-up hybrid essence pairing a modern triazine-and-zinc filter stack with humectants like sodium hyaluronate. The cushy finish comes alongside ethanol, fragrance, three citrus extracts, and methylparaben on a long ingredient list.

Pros
  • Modern filter blend: Bemotrizinol, Uvinul T 150, Uvinul A Plus, zinc
  • Tone-up effect from mica and titanium dioxide
  • Hyaluronate and jojoba seed oil add slip
  • Disodium ascorbyl sulfate adds antioxidant support
Cons
  • Ethanol sits high in the formula
  • Contains fragrance and three citrus fruit extracts
  • Methylparaben preservative may not suit avoiders
  • Dual PEG hydrogenated castor oils raise irritation odds

Who it's for: Shoppers wanting a brightening tone-up under makeup who don't mind ethanol, fragrance, and parabens.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 85
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 33
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 38
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Essence
Finish How the formula looks on skin 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' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 2 ACTIVE 2
Aqua· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Propylene Glycol Dicaprate·Butylene Glycol·Dipropylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Disodium Ascorbyl Sulfate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil· Citrus Junos Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Juice· Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Peg-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Peg-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer·Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Xanthan Gum·Cyclopentasiloxane·Silica·Stearoyl Inulin·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Lauroyl Lysine·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Tin Oxide·Aluminum Hydroxide·Sodium Hydroxide·Phenoxyethanol· Methylparaben Paraben preservative. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Mica
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
04 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
05 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
07 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
08 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
09 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
10 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
11 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
12 Propylene Glycol Dicaprate Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
13 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
14 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
15 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
16 Disodium Ascorbyl Sulfate Disodium Ascorbyl Sulfate
17 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
18 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
19 Citrus Junos Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
20 Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Juice Lime Juice
21 Citrus Limon Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
22 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
23 Peg-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
24 Peg-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
25 Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
26 Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
27 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
28 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
29 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
30 Silica Silica
31 Stearoyl Inulin
32 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
33 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
34 Lauroyl Lysine Lauroyl Lysine
35 Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
36 Tin Oxide Tin Oxide
37 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
38 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
39 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
40 Methylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
41 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.
42 Mica Mica