SK-II
Genoptics Airy UV Cream Untinted SPF 50+ PA++++
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Alcohol-free but fragranced, with octinoxate plus methyl/propylparaben preservation; airy SK-II texture is cosmetically refined.
◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
Where to buy it
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63.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1222 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-free but fragranced, with octinoxate plus methyl/propylparaben preservation; airy SK-II texture is cosmetically refined.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 filters resolved
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.
Hybrid
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.
Cream
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.
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' 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.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?
Cream hybrid leaning on octinoxate, octocrylene, octisalate, and PBSA alongside TiO2 and Bemotrizinol. Niacinamide and Galactomyces ferment lift the base, but fragrance and methyl/propylparaben drag the safety profile down.
Pros
- Niacinamide and Galactomyces ferment filtrate for skincare interest
- TiO2 and Bemotrizinol add some modern UVA coverage
- Cream texture with bisabolol for a calming feel
- PA++++ rating from a broad filter blend
Cons
- Contains octinoxate, an older filter with endocrine concerns
- Octocrylene can degrade to benzophenone over time
- Fragrance present per INCI — unsuitable for fragrance-sensitive skin
- Methylparaben and propylparaben on the ingredient list
Who it's for: Buyers loyal to SK-II's Pitera-led skincare who want a cream SPF and accept an older filter set with fragrance.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 32 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 2 ACTIVE 2
Water·Butylene Glycol·Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Glyceryl Stearate·Cyclopentasiloxane· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Cetyl Alcohol·Peg-100 Stearate·Phenoxyethanol·Acrylates Copolymer·Bisabolol·Sodium Hydroxide·Sodium Polyacrylate·Alumina· Methylparaben Paraben preservative. ·Sodium Benzoate·Xanthan Gum· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Propylparaben Paraben preservative. ·Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate·Silica·Sodium Citrate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Prunus Mume Fruit Extract·Brassica Napus Seed Oil
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
11 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
25 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.