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Kanebo Twany UV Air Shield SPF 50+ PA+++
Kanebo

Twany UV Air Shield 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.

All-mineral filters with ethanol mid-list and botanical blends; risk of white-cast and chalk reduces elegance despite cleaner profile.

△ 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.
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74.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #632 of 1558 in the current catalogue. All-mineral filters with ethanol mid-list and botanical blends; risk of white-cast and chalk reduces elegance despite cleaner profile.
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. 94
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 58
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 62
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
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.
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.
No
Verdict Is it worth it?

An all-mineral SPF 50+ PA+++ cream relying on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, with silicones and botanical extracts for slip. Ethanol sits mid-list, and the mineral-only base risks a chalky cast at this protection level.

Pros
  • 100% mineral UV filter system
  • Fragrance-free per the listed INCI
  • Silicone-rich base for a smooth, primer-like glide
  • Botanical extracts including green tea and licorice root
Cons
  • Mineral-only at SPF 50+ risks visible white cast
  • Ethanol present, which can be drying
  • Stearic acid and waxes may feel heavy on oily skin
  • No dedicated UVA filter beyond ZnO/TiO2

Who it's for: Mineral-only buyers wanting fragrance-free high SPF in a cream and willing to accept some cast for a cleaner filter profile.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 25 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Cyclopentasiloxane· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·Butylene Glycol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dimethicone·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate·Stearic Acid·PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate·Aluminum Hydroxide·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·C30-45 Alkyl Dimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane·Water·Dipropylene Glycol·Sorbitan Isostearate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Syringa Vulgaris Root Extract·Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract·Juniperus Rigida Extract·Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract·Lilium Auratum Bulb Extract (pending review)·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
04 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
05 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 Dimethicone Dimethicone
07 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
08 Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
09 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
10 PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
11 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
12 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
13 C30-45 Alkyl Dimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane C30-45 Alkyl Dimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
14 Water Water
15 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
16 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
17 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
18 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
19 Syringa Vulgaris Root Extract
20 Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
21 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract
22 Juniperus Rigida Extract Needle Juniper Extract
23 Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
24 Lilium Auratum Bulb Extract Pending review
25 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract