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HIKARIMIRAI Hydra Touch UV Protector SPF 50+ PA++++
HIKARIMIRAI

Hydra Touch UV Protector 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.

Strong chemical filter array (octinoxate + Uvinul A Plus + Tinosorb S + Uvinul T-150) yields an invisible finish. Octinoxate and methylparaben drag health score; no fragrance helps sensitivity.

◐ 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).
Where to buy it
YesStyle US In stock Cosme.com JP
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74.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #637 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Strong chemical filter array (octinoxate + Uvinul A Plus + Tinosorb S + Uvinul T-150) yields an invisible finish. Octinoxate and methylparaben drag health score; no fragrance helps sensitivity.
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. 50
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. 78
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.
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.
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.
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?

Chemical sunscreen using octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus, bemotrizinol and Uvinul T 150 for an invisible finish. The fragrance-free base is appealing but octinoxate and methylparaben are notable health-side trade-offs.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free per INCI
  • Four-filter chemical UVA and UVB array
  • Includes sodium hyaluronate and rose hip seed oil
  • Lightweight, silicone-fluid texture
  • Truly invisible finish on most skin tones
Cons
  • Contains octinoxate, a reef and endocrine concern
  • Includes methylparaben, a contested preservative
  • Uses PEG-60 glyceryl isostearate

Who it's for: A buyer prioritizing an invisible chemical finish and fragrance-free formula who accepts octinoxate and paraben use.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 28 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Butylene Glycol·Diethylhexyl Succinate·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Dimethicone· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Cyclopentasiloxane· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Dextrin Palmitate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Pentylene Glycol·Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer·Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate·Phenoxyethanol·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer· Methylparaben Paraben preservative. ·Peg-60 Glyceryl Isostearate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether·Agar·Sodium Hydroxide·Xanthan Gum·Rosa Damascena Flower Water· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract·Paeonia Lactiflora Flower Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
04 Diethylhexyl Succinate Diethylhexyl Succinate
05 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
06 Dimethicone Dimethicone
07 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
08 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 Dextrin Palmitate Dextrin Palmitate
11 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
12 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
13 Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
14 Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
15 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
16 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
17 Methylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
18 Peg-60 Glyceryl Isostearate PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
19 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
20 Rosa Canina Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
21 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
22 Agar Agar
23 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
24 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
25 Rosa Damascena Flower Water Damask Rose Flower Water
26 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
27 Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Apple Fruit Extract
28 Paeonia Lactiflora Flower Extract Peony Flower Extract