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Sunguard 50+ Protect UV 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.

Pure mineral (ZnO + TiO2), fragrance- and alcohol-free, no EDC filters; silicone base helps spread but mineral finish limits elegance versus modern chemical formulas.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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).
87.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #99 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Pure mineral (ZnO + TiO2), fragrance- and alcohol-free, no EDC filters; silicone base helps spread but mineral finish limits elegance versus modern chemical formulas.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A fragrance- and alcohol-free mineral cream relying on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide in a silicone base, with botanical antioxidants from zinnia, bilberry, and sweet pea. The tone-up finish supports daily wear, though mineral-only formulas carry some white-cast risk.

Pros
  • Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide give SPF50+ PA++++ from minerals
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Silicone base produces a smooth tone-up finish
  • Botanical antioxidant blend included
  • No legacy organic UV filters
Cons
  • Mineral-only formula can leave a faint white cast
  • Silicone-rich texture may not suit those avoiding silicones
  • Tone-up effect can look pale on deeper skin tones

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a high-protection mineral daily sunscreen with a tone-up finish; less suitable for deeper skin tones or silicone-avoidant routines.

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. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 85
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 85
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
02 Water Water
03 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
05 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
07 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
08 Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
09 Isostearyl Neopentanoate Isostearyl Neopentanoate
10 Cerium Oxide Cerium Oxide
12 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
13 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
16 Glyceryl Glucoside Glyceryl Glucoside
17 Lathyrus Odoratus Flower Extract Sweet Pea Flower Extract
19 Dimethicone Dimethicone
20 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
21 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
22 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
23 Phytosteryl Macadamiate Phytosteryl Macadamiate
24 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
25 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
26 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
27 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
28 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
29 Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
30 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (Hypromellose)