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Sun Bears Mild Gel 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.

All-mineral (TiO2) but fragrance plus methyl/propylparaben and BHT keep both sensitivity and health scores modest.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
61.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1304 of 1558 in the current catalogue. All-mineral (TiO2) but fragrance plus methyl/propylparaben and BHT keep both sensitivity and health scores modest.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

An all-mineral titanium dioxide SPF 35 PA+++ gel with simple emollients and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate. Parfum, methyl- and propylparaben, and BHT keep it short of a fragrance-free, modern-preservative profile.

Pros
  • All-mineral TiO2 system with no chemical filters
  • Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate adds a stable vitamin C derivative
  • Licorice root extract supplies soothing support
  • Gel format feels lighter than typical mineral creams
Cons
  • Parfum plus methyl- and propylparaben in the formula
  • BHT preservative present
  • TiO2-only filter set leans toward casual daily exposure
  • PA+++ rather than PA++++

Who it's for: Mineral-only users wanting a lighter SPF 35 gel for everyday wear who tolerate fragrance and traditional preservatives.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 62
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 40
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. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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) — not covered
Titanium Dioxide 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.
No
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.
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 24 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 3
Water· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate·Ethylhexyl Isononanoate·Butylene Glycol·Octyldodecyl Myristate·Cyclopentasiloxane·Dimethicone·Silica·sodium cetethylate (pending review)·Behenyl Alcohol·Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract·Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate·Ppg-8-ceteth-20·Hydroxyapatite·Alumina·Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate·Tocopheryl Acetate·Xanthan Gum· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. · Methylparaben Paraben preservative. · Propylparaben Paraben preservative. · Parfum 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 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
04 Ethylhexyl Isononanoate Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
05 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Octyldodecyl Myristate Octyldodecyl Myristate
07 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
08 Dimethicone Dimethicone
09 Silica Silica
10 sodium cetethylate Pending review
11 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
12 Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
13 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract
14 Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
15 Ppg-8-ceteth-20 PPG-8-Ceteth-20
16 Hydroxyapatite Hydroxyapatite
17 Alumina Alumina
18 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
19 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
20 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
21 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
22 Methylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
23 Propylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
24 Parfum ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.