Sunscreen Ranker Independent ranker
DR.Ci:Labo Clinishield UV SPF 50+ PA++++
DR.Ci:Labo

Clinishield 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.

DHHB/BEMT/ET + TiO2 hybrid with no octinoxate, no fragrance, no alcohol; phenylethyl resorcinol bonus; modern Euro filters across the board.

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).
Where to buy it
YesStyle US In stock Cosme.com JP
広告 / Affiliate Disclosure · Sunscreen Ranker earns commission on the above links. Rankings are scored independently — no brand pays for placement.
86.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #122 of 1558 in the current catalogue. DHHB/BEMT/ET + TiO2 hybrid with no octinoxate, no fragrance, no alcohol; phenylethyl resorcinol bonus; modern Euro filters across the board.
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. 95
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 72
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 76
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 78
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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 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.
Cream
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 SPF 51 / PA++++ cream pairing titanium dioxide with modern triazine filters (bemotrizinol, ethylhexyl triazone) and Uvinul A Plus. Fragrance- and alcohol-free, with phenylethyl resorcinol and sodium ascorbyl phosphate layered into the base.

Pros
  • SPF 51 / PA++++ from a modern Euro filter stack plus TiO2
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free formulation
  • Phenylethyl resorcinol and sodium ascorbyl phosphate for tone
  • Panthenol and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid for hydration
  • No octinoxate, oxybenzone, or other older organic filters
Cons
  • Tone-up cream can feel heavy under makeup on oily skin
  • Aluminum starch and silica may mattify drier complexions

Who it's for: Buyers who want a fragrance- and alcohol-free hybrid with modern filters plus mild tone-up and brightening support; less ideal if you prefer fluid textures.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
03 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
06 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
07 Triacontanyl Pvp Triacontanyl PVP
08 Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
09 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
10 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
11 Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
12 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
13 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
14 Sclareolide Sclareolide
15 Phenylethyl Resorcinol Phenylethyl Resorcinol
17 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
18 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
19 Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
20 Silica Silica
21 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
22 Tromethamine Tromethamine
23 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
24 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
25 Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
26 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
27 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
28 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
29 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
30 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA