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Elizabeth
Hare Bare Protection UV Serum C 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 + isopropyl alcohol + fragrance reduce sensitivity tolerance; otherwise modern hybrid essence with ceramides and antioxidants.
◉ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
68.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #963 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + isopropyl alcohol + fragrance reduce sensitivity tolerance; otherwise modern hybrid essence with ceramides and antioxidants.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Japanese hybrid essence with octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus, Bemotrizinol, and titanium dioxide plus ceramide NG and antioxidants; maximum UV protection score, but fragrance, isopropyl alcohol, and t-butyl alcohol significantly reduce sensitivity tolerance.
Pros
- SPF 50+ PA++++ with maximum UV coverage
- Modern UVA filters added to TiO2 for broader spectrum
- Ceramide NG and antioxidants
- Vitamin C derivatives included
- Lightweight essence texture
Cons
- Contains fragrance
- Isopropyl alcohol and t-butyl alcohol present
- Octinoxate as a primary filter
- Polysorbate 80 may irritate sensitive skin
Who it's for: Japanese-market buyers prioritizing maximum UV in an essence who tolerate short-chain alcohols and fragrance; not for sensitive or reactive skin.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
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.
Essence
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.
No
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) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Pentylene Glycol·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Ascorbyl Glucoside·Enterococcus Faecalis·Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate·Bis-glyceryl Ascorbate·Punica Granatum Fruit Extract·Hydrogenated Lecithin· Ceramide Ng Skin-barrier lipid. ·Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract· Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Isononyl Isononanoate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Isopropyl Alcohol·Hexadecane·Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate·Phenoxyethanol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Polysorbate 80·Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid·Xanthan Gum·Sorbitan Oleate·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Biosaccharide Gum-4· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·T-butyl Alcohol·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Butylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate·Isostearic Acid·Sodium Citrate·Citric Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
03 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
15 Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
17 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
18 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
25 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.