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DHC Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
DHC

Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++

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.

Modern triazine filters and gel texture aid wear, but octinoxate (endocrine concern) and BHT lower health score; alcohol-free and fragrance-free.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· 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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74.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #581 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern triazine filters and gel texture aid wear, but octinoxate (endocrine concern) and BHT lower health score; alcohol-free and fragrance-free.
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. 100
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 88
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 62
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. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 58
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol 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.
Chemical
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?

Light gel with a hybrid stack — octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb M, Bemotrizinol. Octinoxate and added BHT cap the safety profile, but the gel texture and short, restrained ingredient list are clear strengths.

Pros
  • Three modern EU filters alongside the octinoxate base
  • Gel texture for fast absorption
  • Hydrolyzed collagen and sodium hyaluronate
  • Olive oil and ubiquinone for skin feel
  • No added fragrance or drying alcohol
Cons
  • Octinoxate raises endocrine-disruptor concerns
  • BHT preservative is debated for safety
  • Triethanolamine and propylene glycol may sensitize

Who it's for: Daily-reapply users wanting a light gel under makeup; not for buyers avoiding octinoxate or synthetic preservatives like BHT.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 29 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Water·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate·Caprylyl Methicone·Cellulose· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Artemia Extract·Olea Europaea Fruit Oil·Hydrolyzed Collagen· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Ubiquinone·Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract·Sanguisorba Officinalis Extract· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Propylene Glycol·Triethanolamine·Carbomer·Xanthan Gum·Glucose·Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine·Decyl Glucoside· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters·Potassium Sorbate·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
04 Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
05 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
06 Cellulose Cellulose
07 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
08 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 Artemia Extract Artemia Extract
11 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Olive Fruit Oil
12 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
13 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
14 Ubiquinone Coenzyme Q10
15 Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract Golden Seaweed (Laminaria Ochroleuca) Extract
16 Sanguisorba Officinalis Extract
17 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
18 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
19 Triethanolamine Triethanolamine
20 Carbomer Carbomer
21 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
22 Glucose Glucose
23 Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
24 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
25 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
26 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
27 Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters Maleated Soybean Oil Glyceryl/Octyldodecanol Esters
28 Potassium Sorbate Potassium Sorbate
29 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol