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Shigaisen Yohou
Uruosu UV Serum M / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 30mL
うるおすUVセラムM / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 30mL SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Alcohol-free, fragrance-free hydrating serum with octinoxate + DHHB and ceramide/arbutin payload; orange peel oil and octinoxate are the main drags.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
72.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #697 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-free, fragrance-free hydrating serum with octinoxate + DHHB and ceramide/arbutin payload; orange peel oil and octinoxate are the main drags.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A chemical SPF50+ essence pairing ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate with Uvinul A Plus, lifted by three ceramides, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, and alpha-arbutin. No ethanol or added fragrance; citrus peel oil adds a minor allergen note.
Pros
- SPF50+ PA++++ from EHMC and Uvinul A Plus
- Ceramides AP, NG, and NP for barrier support
- 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid for brightening
- Alpha-arbutin and chamomile extract
- No ethanol and no added fragrance
Cons
- Citrus aurantium peel oil is a contact allergen
- EHMC is not photostable on its own
- Phenoxyethanol may irritate a small minority
Who it's for: Suits buyers wanting skincare-style sun protection with ceramides and a vitamin C derivative and who tolerate light citrus essential oils.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
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.
Chemical
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 28 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Aqua· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Butylene Glycol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Pentylene Glycol·3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid· Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ng Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Alpha-arbutin·Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract·Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract· Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Morus Alba Root Bark Extract·Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract·Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract·Hydrolyzed Collagen·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)·Sodium Hydroxide· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Disodium Edta·Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
20 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.