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 straight-up disappear on skin. 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, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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72.8
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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.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
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.
Essence
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.
Yes
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 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.
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 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.