IPSA
Protector Multi Shield 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.
Octinoxate + Uvinul A Plus + Tinosorb S with ZnO hybrid; ethanol mid-list and octinoxate weigh on sensitivity and health scores; cosmetic feel polished.
◉ 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.
Where to buy it
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74.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #588 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + Uvinul A Plus + Tinosorb S with ZnO hybrid; ethanol mid-list and octinoxate weigh on sensitivity and health scores; cosmetic feel polished.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
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.
No
Verdict Is it worth it?
A hybrid pairing octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus, and Bemotrizinol with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Ethanol sits mid-list, with dipotassium glycyrrhizate and thiotaurine for soothing. The INCI lists 'Smell oil', an ambiguous ingredient term.
Pros
- Five-filter system pairs mineral and modern chemical coverage
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizate adds anti-inflammatory support
- Thiotaurine and sodium acetylated hyaluronate target skin tone
- Polished cream texture aided by silica and dextrin
Cons
- Contains ethanol, which can dehydrate dry or compromised skin
- Octinoxate is flagged for endocrine and reef concerns
- 'Smell oil' ingredient term is unclear on the INCI
Who it's for: Suits users wanting a polished Japanese hybrid with mineral backing who tolerate ethanol and legacy chemical filters.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 39 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 3
Water·Dimethicone·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylyl Methicone· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Peg-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Dextrin·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Thiotaurine·Magnesium Aluminometasilicate· Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract·Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate·Silica·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer·Isostearic Acid·Succinoglycan·Stearoxyhydroxypropyl Methylcellulose·Citric Acid· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Sodium Metaphosphate·Disodium Edta· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Aluminum Hydroxide·Sodium Citrate·Sodium Metabisulfite·Smell oil (pending review)·Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract·Phenoxyethanol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
07 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
10 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
11 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
19 Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
24 Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
36 Smell oil Pending review