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Kanebo

Global Skin Protector 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.

Ethanol third on label, plus octinoxate, fragrance, BHT and PEG-12. High alcohol load and endocrine-concern filter penalize all axes.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum.
69.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #922 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol third on label, plus octinoxate, fragrance, BHT and PEG-12. High alcohol load and endocrine-concern filter penalize all axes.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A cream sunscreen pairing zinc oxide with octinoxate, Bemotrizinol and Uvinul T 150, plus niacinamide and a green tint to neutralize redness. Ethanol sits third on the label, and fragrance, BHT and PEG-12 round out a formula whose health and environmental scores both take hits.

Pros
  • Includes niacinamide for tone support
  • Green tint helps offset redness
  • Bemotrizinol and Uvinul T 150 add modern UVA-UVB coverage
  • Cream base feels cushioned on dry areas
  • Sodium acrylates polymer gives a smooth lay-down
Cons
  • Contains octinoxate, a coral-flagged UV filter
  • Ethanol is the third-listed ingredient
  • Contains fragrance and BHT
  • PEG-12 may not suit PEG-avoidant routines

Who it's for: Suits normal skin wanting a redness-balancing daily SPF with niacinamide and no concerns about octinoxate, fragrance, or alcohol.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 82
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 28
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Hybrid
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.
No
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 24 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Dipropylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Isononyl Isononanoate·Triethylhexanoin· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Butylene Glycol·Dimethicone· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Sodium Acrylates/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Isohexadecane·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Polysorbate 80·Xanthan Gum· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Sorbitan Oleate·Disodium Edta· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·PEG-12·Green 201 (pending review)
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
04 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
05 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
06 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
07 Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate
08 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
11 Dimethicone Dimethicone
12 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
13 Sodium Acrylates/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
14 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
15 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
16 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
17 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
18 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
19 Sorbitan Oleate
20 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
21 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
22 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
23 PEG-12 PEG-12
24 Green 201 Pending review