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Kanebo Global Skin Protector SPF 50+ PA++++
Kanebo

Global Skin Protector 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.

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 — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum.
Where to buy it
YesStyle US In stock Cosme.com JP
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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%. 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. 82
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 28
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. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 55
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
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 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.
No
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 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.

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 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