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KUMANO COSME Reihaku Hatomugi The UV Milky Gel SPF 31 PA+++
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Reihaku Hatomugi The UV Milky Gel SPF 31 PA+++

SPF 31 · PA+++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Ethanol second, fragrance, mineral oil, parabens; UVA coverage thin (octocrylene + DHHB only) at SPF31.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum.
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57.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1411 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol second, fragrance, mineral oil, parabens; UVA coverage thin (octocrylene + DHHB only) at SPF31.
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. 70
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 67
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Chemical
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.
Gel
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 chemical SPF 31 PA+++ gel with octinoxate, octocrylene, and DHHB as the only UVA filter. Alcohol sits second on the list and the base adds fragrance, mineral oil, methylparaben, and BHT, leaving thin UVA coverage and an irritation-prone profile.

Pros
  • Lightweight chemical-only gel
  • Includes squalane and sodium hyaluronate
  • DHHB provides some UVA-I support
Cons
  • Alcohol is the second ingredient
  • Contains fragrance and methylparaben
  • Only one dedicated UVA filter at SPF 31
  • Mineral oil and BHT in the base

Who it's for: Tolerant skin that prefers a thin gel for short casual sun exposure and does not mind ethanol or fragrance.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 23 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 2 ACTIVE 2
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·Dipropylene Glycol·Dimethicone·Steareth-6· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Carbomer·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Mineral Oils·Hematode seed extract (pending review)· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Xanthan Gum·Tetrasodium Edta·Sodium Hydroxide·Triethanolamine· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Phenoxyethanol· Methylparaben Paraben preservative. · 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 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 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
06 Dimethicone Dimethicone
07 Steareth-6 Steareth-6
08 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
09 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
10 Carbomer Carbomer
11 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
12 Mineral Oils Mineral Oil
13 Hematode seed extract Pending review
14 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
15 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
16 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
17 Tetrasodium Edta
18 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
19 Triethanolamine Triethanolamine
20 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
21 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
22 Methylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
23 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.