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Sofina
iP Skin Care UV Protector SPF 50+ PA++++
SPF 50+ · 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.
Ethanol at position 1 plus fragrance and octinoxate are heavy negatives for sensitive skin and health; modern filter add-ons can't compensate.
◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum.
62.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1259 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol at position 1 plus fragrance and octinoxate are heavy negatives for sensitive skin and health; modern filter add-ons can't compensate.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Ethanol-leading Japanese hybrid stacking seven UV filters: PBSA, bemotrizinol, Uvinul T 150 and A Plus, octinoxate, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide. UV protection scores a perfect 100 but the formula leans hard on alcohol and PEGs.
Pros
- Seven UV filters including three modern triazines
- Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide alongside organic filters
- Top-rated UV protection on the rubric
- Cetyl-PG hydroxyethyl palmitamide for the skin barrier
Cons
- Alcohol is the first INCI ingredient
- Includes octinoxate and PBSA, both dated filters
- Added fragrance and triethanolamine present
- Sensitivity score 38, the lowest in the est range
Who it's for: Buyers chasing maximum filter breadth in a Japanese tone-up cream who tolerate alcohol-heavy bases and added fragrance.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 7 filters resolved
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.
Hybrid
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.
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 54 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Dimethicone·Butylene Glycol·Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Water·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Cetyl-pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Shinanoki Ekisu·Sucrose Cocoate· Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Behenyl Alcohol·Aluminum Hydroxide·Sorbitan Stearate·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Sorbitan Isostearate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA ·Cyclopentasiloxane·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·PEG-32·Mica·Sodium Hydroxide·C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane·Phenoxyethanol·Dipropylene Glycol·Chamomilla Recutita Extract·Xanthan Gum· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Sorbitan Oleate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate·Methicone·5-triazine (pending review)·Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Sodium Acrylates/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Tilia Cordata Flower Extract· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Stearic Acid·Carbomer·Isononyl Isononanoate·Triethanolamine·Silica·Edta·Disodium Edta·Triethylhexanoin
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
05 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.
10 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
13 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
27 C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
32 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
39 5-triazine Pending review
45 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.