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KYOTO KOMACHI

Natural Bio Force UV Highlight SPF 40 PA+++

SPF 40 · PA+++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Mineral tinted highlighter, alcohol-free though propylene carbonate and carmine present; talc + iron oxide finish limits versatility.

△ 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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
72.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #729 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral tinted highlighter, alcohol-free though propylene carbonate and carmine present; talc + iron oxide finish limits versatility.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

An alcohol- and fragrance-free mineral tinted cream at SPF 40 PA+++, using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. The pigmented base layers talc, mica, iron oxides, and carmine for a highlighter finish, with rice ferment and royal jelly extracts as skincare extras.

Pros
  • Alcohol-free and fragrance-free
  • Pure mineral filter set: titanium dioxide and zinc oxide
  • Tinted highlighter finish
  • Includes sodium hyaluronate and tocopherol
Cons
  • SPF 40 PA+++ sits below the SPF 50+ tier
  • Carmine is insect-derived, not vegan-friendly
  • Pigmented finish limits shade versatility
  • Propylene carbonate may bother sensitive skin

Who it's for: Drier or normal skin wanting a mineral, low-irritation tinted highlighter for moderate daily exposure.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 81
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 62
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. 62
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 39 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water·Cyclopentasiloxane· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Butylene Glycol·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·PEG-10 Dimethicone·Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate·Magnesium Sulfate·Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone·Sorbitan Sesquioleate·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Alumina·Aluminum Hydroxide·Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate·Stearic Acid·Talc· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Phenoxyethanol·Dimethicone·Propylene Carbonate·Mica·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Ultramarines·Iron Oxides·Polyquaternium-51·Carmine·Tin Oxide· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate·Cellulose Gum·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Cocos Nucifera Oil·Saccharomyces/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate Extract·Royal Jelly Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
03 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
06 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
07 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
08 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
09 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
10 PEG-10 Dimethicone PEG-10 Dimethicone
11 Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
12 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
13 Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
14 Sorbitan Sesquioleate Sorbitan Sesquioleate
15 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
16 Alumina Alumina
17 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
18 Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
19 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
20 Talc Talc
21 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
22 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
23 Dimethicone Dimethicone
24 Propylene Carbonate Propylene Carbonate
25 Mica Mica
26 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
27 Ultramarines Ultramarines
28 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
29 Polyquaternium-51 Polyquaternium-51
30 Carmine Carmine
31 Tin Oxide Tin Oxide
32 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
33 Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate Sea Holly Callus Culture Filtrate
34 Cellulose Gum Cellulose Gum
35 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
36 Cocos Nucifera Oil Coconut Oil
37 Saccharomyces/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate Extract
38 Royal Jelly Extract
39 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.