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Kanebo

Kirby Allie Lasting Primer UV 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-forward but modern filters only (drometrizole trisiloxane, EHT, DHHB, BEMT). Fragrance and high alcohol hurt sensitive-skin tolerance.

◉ 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.
79.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #370 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol-forward but modern filters only (drometrizole trisiloxane, EHT, DHHB, BEMT). Fragrance and high alcohol hurt sensitive-skin tolerance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A makeup-priming SPF layering zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with Mexoryl XL, Uvinul T 150, Uvinul A Plus and Bemotrizinol. Mica, silica and acrylate film-formers build the gripping finish, while ethanol second on the label and added fragrance limit suitability for reactive skin.

Pros
  • Six-filter system covers UVB and long-UVA
  • Mica, silica and tin oxide give a primer-grade grip
  • Hydrogenated lecithin and behenyl alcohol soften lay-down
  • Free of octinoxate and oxybenzone
  • Sodium hyaluronate adds light hydration
Cons
  • Ethanol is the second-listed ingredient
  • Contains fragrance
  • Acrylate film-formers and Red 504 can transfer onto fabric
  • Heavy powder load can emphasize dry patches

Who it's for: Suits non-sensitive skin using it as a makeup primer who tolerates fragrance and a high alcohol load in exchange for grip and longevity.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 93
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 80
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 72
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol 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) 34 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Water· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Behenyl Alcohol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Alumina·Dimethicone·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Mica· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Butylene Glycol·Isohexadecane·Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Silica·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. ·Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate·Disodium Edta·Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate·Tin Oxide·Zinc Chloride· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Ci 19140·Red 504
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
03 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
05 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
06 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
07 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
10 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
11 Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
12 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
13 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
14 Alumina Alumina
15 Dimethicone Dimethicone
16 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
17 Mica Mica
18 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
19 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
20 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
21 Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
22 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
23 Silica Silica
24 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
25 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
26 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.
27 Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
28 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
29 Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
30 Tin Oxide Tin Oxide
31 Zinc Chloride Zinc Chloride
32 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
33 Ci 19140 Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
34 Red 504