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Sunscreen Gel UV SPF 50+ PA++++

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.

Octinoxate + 8% ethanol in a gel; parabens present. Refreshing texture but stings sensitive/dry skin and endocrine concern.

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. 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).
67.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #992 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + 8% ethanol in a gel; parabens present. Refreshing texture but stings sensitive/dry skin and endocrine concern.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A hybrid gel pairing octinoxate, zinc oxide, and Uvinul A Plus for SPF 50+ PA++++. The reviewer noted ethanol in the base for a cooling feel and methylparaben in the preservative system, both of which lower the sensitivity profile.

Pros
  • Uvinul A Plus is a modern long-UVA filter
  • Zinc oxide adds mineral broad-spectrum support
  • Lightweight gel texture suited to oily skin
  • PA++++ rating from the three-filter mix
  • No fragrance in the declared formula
Cons
  • Ethanol noted in the base can sting compromised skin
  • Octinoxate is a dated UVB filter with environmental concerns
  • Methylparaben preservative

Who it's for: Oily or combination skin wanting a quick-absorbing PA++++ gel and tolerant of ethanol in a leave-on product.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 77
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 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.
Uvinul A Plus 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.
Gel
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) 17 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
04 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
05 Dimethicone Dimethicone
06 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
07 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
08 Trehalose Trehalose
11 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
12 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
13 Methylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
14 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
15 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
16 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
17 Water Water