Kanebo
Lissage Men UV Protector Perfect 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 + fragrance + octinoxate alongside good ZnO/ETZ/BEMT support; wearable for men's daily use but sensitivity and health drag from octinoxate stand out.
◉ 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
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70.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #803 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol + fragrance + octinoxate alongside good ZnO/ETZ/BEMT support; wearable for men's daily use but sensitivity and health drag from octinoxate stand out.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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.
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 men's SPF 50+ PA++++ cream pairing zinc oxide with ethylhexyl triazone and bemotrizinol for strong broad-spectrum coverage. Ethanol, fragrance, and octinoxate sit high in the list, which weighs on the sensitivity profile.
Pros
- Robust modern filter mix: ZnO, ETZ, BEMT
- SPF 50+ PA++++ for high UVA-PF protection
- Lightweight cream finish suited to daily men's wear
- Includes amino acids and BG for skin feel
Cons
- Octinoxate is a less preferred legacy UVB filter
- Ethanol high in the formula may sting sensitive skin
- Fragrance present, a known sensitizer
- BHT and Polysorbate 80 add to the irritant load
Who it's for: Men with normal to oily skin seeking high daily UVA/UVB coverage in a quick-drying cream and untroubled by ethanol or fragrance.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 32 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 1
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. ·Triethylhexanoin·Isononyl Isononanoate·Butylene Glycol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Dimethicone· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·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·Methylserine· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Disodium Ascorbyl Sulfate·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract· Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Hydrolyzed Silk·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Glycine·Proline·Zenia oi flower extract (pending review)·Alanine·Hydrolyzed Collagen·laminaria chlorosquid extractIngredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients (pending review)
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
03 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
08 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
17 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.
24 Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
29 Zenia oi flower extract Pending review
32 laminaria chlorosquid extractIngredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients Pending review