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UV Defense Moisture Veil EX SPF 50 PA++++

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 JP filter blend (DHHB, BEMT) plus octinoxate. No alcohol, no listed allergens, gentle ferments — but octinoxate keeps health-safety mid.

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).
72.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #728 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern JP filter blend (DHHB, BEMT) plus octinoxate. No alcohol, no listed allergens, gentle ferments — but octinoxate keeps health-safety mid.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A Japanese cream combining DHHB and Bemotrizinol with octinoxate for SPF50+ PA++++ coverage in a fragrance- and alcohol-free base. Ferments, proteoglycan, and hydrolyzed elastin give it a skincare-forward feel beyond pure UV duty.

Pros
  • DHHB and Bemotrizinol modernize the UVA side of the stack
  • PA++++ rating delivers high UVA depth
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per the INCI
  • Ferments and proteoglycan add a hydrating skincare layer
  • Phenoxyethanol-only preservation keeps the base simple
Cons
  • Octinoxate caps the modernity of an otherwise current filter mix
  • Carbomer thickener can pill under heavier makeup
  • Sensitivity headroom is mid-tier despite the gentle base

Who it's for: A Japan-market buyer who wants high SPF and PA coverage with skincare-grade ferments and is comfortable with octinoxate in the filter system.

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. 83
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 65
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
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.
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) 28 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
04 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
05 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
06 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
07 Thermus Thermophillus Ferment Thermus Thermophilus Ferment
08 Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
09 Geranium Thunbergii Extract Geranium Thunbergii Extract
11 Thymus Serpyllum Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
12 Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract Japanese Angelica Root Extract
13 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
15 Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract
16 Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
17 Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract Cherry Blossom Flower Extract
18 Hydrolyzed Elastin Hydrolyzed Elastin
20 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
21 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
22 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
23 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
24 Carbomer Carbomer
25 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
26 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
27 Lecithin Lecithin
28 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol