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Sekkisei Skincare UV Essence Gel / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 90g / Modern Floral
Sekkisei

Skincare UV Essence Gel / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 90g / Modern Floral

スキンケア UV エッセンス ジェル / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 90g / モダンフローラル
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.

Ethanol-forward chemical/mineral hybrid with fragrance and PEG-10 castor oil; modern silicone-mica gel feels elegant but alcohol + fragrance penalize sensitivity.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. 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
Cosme.com JP In stock
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66.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1102 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol-forward chemical/mineral hybrid with fragrance and PEG-10 castor oil; modern silicone-mica gel feels elegant but alcohol + fragrance penalize sensitivity.
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. 76
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 38
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. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 62
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.
No
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?

The Modern Floral variant of the Sekkisei essence gel uses the same filter set as the N version: zinc oxide with BEMT, octisalate, and Uvinul A Plus. Ethanol sits high in the list and fragrance is added.

Pros
  • Photostable hybrid: BEMT, octisalate, DHHB
  • Zinc oxide for mineral support
  • Indigo, peony, and angelica botanicals
  • Silicone gel base for an elegant feel
  • Hatomugi extract for hydration
Cons
  • Ethanol sits high in the ingredient list
  • Contains fragrance
  • Modern Floral scent unsuitable for fragrance-averse buyers
  • Sensitivity profile is the weak point of the formula

Who it's for: Suits buyers who want a photostable hybrid filter system in a floral-scented gel and tolerate ethanol and fragrance.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 1 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
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Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
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