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Sekkisei Clear Wellness UV Sunscreen Tone Up SPF 35 PA+++
SPF 35 · 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.
Mineral-only filters benefit health, but ethanol + fragrance and PEG-rich emulsifier system; tone-up cream risks white cast.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum.
67.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1001 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral-only filters benefit health, but ethanol + fragrance and PEG-rich emulsifier system; tone-up cream risks white cast.
Verdict Should you buy it?
An all-mineral tone-up cream (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) with synthetic fluorphlogopite and tin oxide for finish. Octinoxate-free and paraben-free, but ethanol and fragrance hold the sensitivity score back, and the SPF 35 PA+++ ceiling caps UV output.
Pros
- Fully mineral filter system, no organic UV filters
- Octinoxate-free and paraben-free per the INCI
- Tone-up effect from synthetic fluorphlogopite and titanium dioxide
- Botanical extracts (alpinia, paeonia, coix) included
Cons
- Ethanol listed in the upper INCI
- Fragrance present
- PEG-80 and PEG-10 hydrogenated castor oil both used
- White-cast risk from titanium dioxide on deeper skin tones
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a mineral-only tone-up cream for lower-UV days who tolerate alcohol and fragrance and prefer a brightening finish.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
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.
Mineral
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) 40 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate·Dipropylene Glycol· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Dimethicone·Isododecane·Peg-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Alpinia Purpurata Leaf Extract·Paeonia Lactiflora Flower Extract·Tremella Fuciformis Extract·Malva Sylvestris Extract·Coix Lacryma-Jobi Seed Extract·Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Juice (pending review)·Lonicera Caerulea Fruit Juice·Butylene Glycol·Disodium Edta·Peg-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Sodium Alginate·Isohexadecane·Sorbitan Oleate·Xanthan Gum· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Cetearyl Alcohol·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Behenyl Alcohol·Polysorbate 80·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Tin Oxide·Aluminum Hydroxide·water Additive rapeseed oil fatty acid glycerides (pending review)·Phenoxyethanol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Ultramarines· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
05 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
15 Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Juice Pending review
20 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
22 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
36 water Additive rapeseed oil fatty acid glycerides Pending review
38 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.