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ZERO-CAST Moisturizing Sunscreen / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50ml

ZERO-CAST モイスチャライジング サンスクリーン / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50ml
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.

Modern chemical with EHT, DHHB, drometrizole trisiloxane, Mexoryl SX, BEMT; fragrance-free, alcohol-free, niacinamide/panthenol — elegant.

◐ 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).
89.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #28 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern chemical with EHT, DHHB, drometrizole trisiloxane, Mexoryl SX, BEMT; fragrance-free, alcohol-free, niacinamide/panthenol — elegant.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Japanese-market Zero-Cast Moisturizing with the modern filter stack: Uvinul T 150, Uvinul A Plus, Mexoryl XL, Mexoryl SX, and Tinosorb S, paired with niacinamide, panthenol, adenosine, beta-glucan, and hyaluronic acid.

Pros
  • Five next-gen non-EDC filters at SPF 50+ PA++++
  • Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
  • Niacinamide, panthenol, adenosine, sodium hyaluronate
  • Beta-glucan and biosaccharide gum for hydration
Cons
  • Cetearyl alcohol may feel heavy on very oily skin
  • INCI lists one ingredient as untranslated Japanese text

Who it's for: Japan-market buyers wanting modern broad-spectrum chemical filters in a fragrance-free moisturizing base with niacinamide support.

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. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 80
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 85
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 80
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol 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.
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.
Cream
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) 37 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 5 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Aqua·Dibutyl Adipate·Propanediol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·イナインアミド (pending review)·Caprylyl Methicone· Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL · Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate·1‚2-Hexanediol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Tromethamine· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Pentylene Glycol·Cetearyl Alcohol·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Glyceryl Stearate·Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Methylpropanediol·Carbomer·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate·Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Dimethiconol·Trisiloxane· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Polyester-1· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Beta-glucan·Biosaccharide Gum-1· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Propanediol Propanediol
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
06 イナインアミド Pending review
07 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
08 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
09 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid MODERN FILTER Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
10 Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
11 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
12 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
13 Tromethamine Tromethamine
14 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
15 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
16 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
17 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
18 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
19 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
20 Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
21 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
22 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
23 Carbomer Carbomer
24 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
25 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
26 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
27 Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
28 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
29 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
30 Dimethiconol Dimethiconol
31 Trisiloxane Trisiloxane
32 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
33 Polyester-1
34 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
35 Beta-glucan Beta-Glucan
36 Biosaccharide Gum-1 Biosaccharide Gum-1
37 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.