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CHIFURE Sunscreen Gel UV SPF 50+ PA++++
CHIFURE

Sunscreen Gel UV SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. 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 — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· 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).
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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%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 77
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — 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 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.
Hybrid
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.
Gel
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 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.

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 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