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Suncut UV Perfect Gel 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-forward gel with botanical/floral extracts, methylparaben, TEA; modern triazine filter mix keeps cosmetic feel light.

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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin.
70.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #806 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol-forward gel with botanical/floral extracts, methylparaben, TEA; modern triazine filter mix keeps cosmetic feel light.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A lightweight gel using octinoxate, ethylhexyl triazone, bemotrizinol, Uvinul A Plus, and Parsol SLX. Ethanol is the second ingredient and is paired with methylparaben, BHT, and TEA, trading some tolerance for a fast-drying finish.

Pros
  • Modern triazine + Parsol SLX filter system
  • Fragrance-free per the INCI
  • Crisp gel feel from carbomer and silica
  • Stearoyl inulin and squalane add slip
Cons
  • Ethanol is the second-listed ingredient
  • Contains methylparaben, BHT, and triethanolamine
  • Long botanical list widens the reactivity surface
  • Heavy reliance on PEG-10 hydrogenated castor oil

Who it's for: Oily or combination skin that wants a fast, fluid gel and tolerates an ethanol-forward base.

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. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus 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.
Gel
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.
Yes
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) 53 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 2 ACTIVE 3
Water· 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. ·Butylene Glycol·Xanthan Gum·Phenoxyethanol·Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract·Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate·Dipropylene Glycol·Isododecane·Silica· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Carbomer·Triethanolamine· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·sycamore extract (pending review)·Propylene Glycol Dicaprate·Stearoyl Inulin·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract·Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract·Fubotoda flower extract (pending review)·Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Clematis Vitalba Leaf Extract·Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract·Saccharina Angustata/Undaria Pinnatifida Extract·Acrylates Copolymer·Peg-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone· silica・Isododecane・DPG・Chamomile flower extract・Sage leaf extract・Sodium hyaluronate・Jojoba seed oil・Hydrolyzed collagen・BHT・PEG-10 hydrogenated castor oil・TEA・(Acrylates/alkyl acrylate (C10-30)) cloth Polymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Equisetum Arvense Extract·Trimethylsiloxysilicate· Methylparaben Paraben preservative. ·Hydrolyzed Collagen· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Silica Dimethyl Silylate·Disodium Edta·Soluble Collagen·Astragalus Membranaceus Root 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. ·PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
04 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
05 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
06 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
07 Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Chamomile Flower Extract
08 Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
09 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
10 Isododecane Isododecane
11 Silica Silica
12 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
13 Carbomer Carbomer
14 Triethanolamine Triethanolamine
15 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
16 Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
17 sycamore extract Pending review
18 Propylene Glycol Dicaprate Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
21 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
22 Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Roman Chamomile Flower Extract
24 Fubotoda flower extract Pending review
25 Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
26 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
27 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
29 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
30 Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Calendula Flower Extract
31 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
32 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
33 Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
34 Clematis Vitalba Leaf Extract Old Man's Beard Leaf Extract
35 Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract Cornflower Extract
37 Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates Copolymer
38 Peg-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
39 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
40 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
41 silica・Isododecane・DPG・Chamomile flower extract・Sage leaf extract・Sodium hyaluronate・Jojoba seed oil・Hydrolyzed collagen・BHT・PEG-10 hydrogenated castor oil・TEA・(Acrylates/alkyl acrylate (C10-30)) cloth Polymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
42 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
43 Equisetum Arvense Extract Horsetail Extract
44 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
45 Methylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
46 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
47 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
48 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
49 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
51 Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract Astragalus Root Extract
52 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.
53 PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil