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).
Where to buy it
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Composite
Composite score · independent
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.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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.
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
Water·Ethylhexyl Palmitate· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Butylene Glycol·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Alpha-arbutin·Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract·Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract· Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Morus Alba Root Bark Extract·Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract·Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract·Hydrolyzed Collagen·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Isotridecyl Isononanoate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Pentylene Glycol·Cetyl Alcohol·Isostearic Acid·Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Methicone·Aluminum Hydroxide·T-butyl Alcohol·Phenoxyethanol