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Ishizawa-Lab Shigaisen Yohou Non Chemical Gentleness UV Gel SPF 30 PA+++
Ishizawa-Lab

Shigaisen Yohou Non Chemical Gentleness UV Gel SPF 30 PA+++

SPF 30 · 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.

Mineral ZnO/TiO2 gel, fragrance- and alcohol-free with arbutin and ceramide-supporting botanicals; modest SPF30 PA+++ coverage.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· 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).
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Ranks #480 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral ZnO/TiO2 gel, fragrance- and alcohol-free with arbutin and ceramide-supporting botanicals; modest SPF30 PA+++ coverage.
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. 69
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 78
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. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 80
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
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 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.
Mineral
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.
Gel
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 mineral gel on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with alpha-arbutin and a soothing botanical wash. Fragrance- and alcohol-free with a tone-up effect, though SPF 30 PA+++ caps the protection ceiling for outdoor use.

Pros
  • Mineral-only zinc oxide and titanium dioxide filters
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Alpha-arbutin and Scutellaria for brightening support
  • Aloe and chamomile-based soothing botanicals
  • Gel format lighter than typical mineral creams
Cons
  • SPF 30 PA+++ is modest for prolonged outdoor exposure
  • Mineral filters carry a slight whitecast risk
  • Tone-up effect may be visible on deeper skin tones

Who it's for: Suits sensitive or reactive skin needing a gentle mineral gel for daily indoor wear; skip if you need high-UV outdoor protection.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 27 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
03 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
05 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
06 Alpha-arbutin Alpha-Arbutin
08 Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract Strawberry Geranium Extract
09 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
11 Morus Alba Root Bark Extract Mulberry Root Bark Extract
12 Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Chamomile Flower Extract
13 Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract Acerola Fruit Extract
14 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
15 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
16 Isotridecyl Isononanoate Isotridecyl Isononanoate
17 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
18 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
19 Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol
20 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
22 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
23 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
24 Methicone Methicone
25 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
26 T-butyl Alcohol t-Butyl Alcohol
27 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol