Sunscreen Ranker Independent ranker
KA
Kao

Biore UV Athlizm Protect Mist SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Ethanol-dominant mist with octisalate and fragrance; very harsh on sensitive skin despite modern booster filters.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum.
69.1
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #912 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol-dominant mist with octisalate and fragrance; very harsh on sensitive skin despite modern booster filters.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

An alcohol-based spray mist combining octisalate with four modern boosters (Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Mexoryl XL, bemotrizinol) for broad UVA-UVB coverage. The ethanol-dominant base delivers a fast, weightless application but is harsh on sensitive or dry skin.

Pros
  • Five-filter blend including Mexoryl XL and bemotrizinol
  • Modern octisalate replaces older octinoxate as the chemical anchor
  • Mist format reapplies easily over makeup and hair
  • Dries fast with no tackiness or cast
  • Eucalyptus extract for a fresh sensorial
Cons
  • Ethanol is the first ingredient and very drying
  • Fragrance present, compounding the sensitivity load
  • Spray format makes even facial coverage harder to gauge
  • Very low sensitivity score reflects ethanol dominance

Who it's for: Resilient, non-reactive skin needing a quick on-the-go reapplication mist with high SPF, where the alcoholic base is a feature, not a flaw.

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. 90
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 22
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Mexoryl XL 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.
Chemical
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.
Spray
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) 16 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0
Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Dicaprylyl Carbonate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Dimethicone· Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL ·Polysilicone-9· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide·Butylene Glycol·Water· Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
02 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
03 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
04 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
05 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
06 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
07 Dimethicone Dimethicone
08 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
09 Polysilicone-9 Polysilicone-9
10 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
11 Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
12 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
13 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
14 Water Water
15 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
16 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.