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UV Barrier Moist Cream Aroma In SPF 27 PA++

SPF 27 · 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.

All-mineral SPF27 with shea, niacinamide and ceramide-friendly base, but lemongrass/eucalyptus/geranium oils penalize sensitive-skin tolerance.

△ 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).
70.6
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Composite score · independent
Ranks #810 of 1558 in the current catalogue. All-mineral SPF27 with shea, niacinamide and ceramide-friendly base, but lemongrass/eucalyptus/geranium oils penalize sensitive-skin tolerance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

All-mineral SPF 27 PA++ built on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with shea butter, niacinamide, and licorice extract. Fragrance- and ethanol-free, though the formula uses aromatic essential oils (eucalyptus, palmarosa, geranium, rosemary).

Pros
  • All-mineral filter pair without organic UV absorbers
  • Shea butter and sunflower oil for emollience
  • Niacinamide and licorice (dipotassium glycyrrhizate) included
  • No added fragrance or drying alcohol
  • Tocopheryl acetate provides antioxidant skin support
Cons
  • SPF 27 PA++ — modest UVA/UVB ceiling for outdoor use
  • Essential oils (eucalyptus, palmarosa, geranium, rosemary) can irritate sensitive skin
  • Mineral-cream texture may not feel light

Who it's for: Daily indoor or low-UV-day users who want a botanically rich mineral cream and tolerate essential oils.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 61
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 80
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.
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 37 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water·C13-15 Alkane· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Propanediol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Stearic Acid·Pentylene Glycol·Behenyl Alcohol·Aluminum Hydroxide·Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil· Cymbopogon Martini Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Glyceryl/Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate/Behenate Esters·C15-19 Alkane·Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate·Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate·Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate· Polyglycerin-6 Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Hydroxyethylcellulose·Citric Acid·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Tocopheryl Acetate·Sodium Gluconate·Sodium Acrylates/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Butylene Glycol·Sodium Citrate·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 C13-15 Alkane C13-15 Alkane
03 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
06 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
07 Propanediol Propanediol
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
10 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
11 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
12 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
13 Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
14 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract
15 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
16 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
17 Cymbopogon Martini Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
18 Pelargonium Graveolens Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
19 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
20 Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
21 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
22 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
23 Glyceryl/Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate/Behenate Esters Glyceryl/Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate/Behenate Esters
24 C15-19 Alkane C15-19 Alkane
25 Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
26 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
27 Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
28 Polyglycerin-6 ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
29 Hydroxyethylcellulose Hydroxyethylcellulose
30 Citric Acid Citric Acid
31 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
32 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
33 Sodium Gluconate Sodium Gluconate
34 Sodium Acrylates/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
35 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
36 Sodium Citrate Sodium Citrate
37 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol