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sunao UV Protect Cream SPF 32 PA++
sunao

UV Protect Cream SPF 32 PA++

SPF 32 · PA++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Mineral-only TiO2/ZnO, paraben/phenoxy/PEG-free, no synthetic fragrance. Lavender oil is the main sensitizer risk; expect mild cast.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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73.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #652 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral-only TiO2/ZnO, paraben/phenoxy/PEG-free, no synthetic fragrance. Lavender oil is the main sensitizer risk; expect mild cast.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 67
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 65
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 80
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — 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 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.
Mineral
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.
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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
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?

A clean Japanese mineral cream using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide in a squalane-and-fatty-alcohol base, free of synthetic fragrance, parabens, PEGs, and phenoxyethanol. Lavender oil is the only scent source and a mild white cast is expected.

Pros
  • 100% mineral TiO2 and ZnO for broad UVA/UVB coverage
  • Free of synthetic fragrance, parabens, PEGs, and phenoxyethanol
  • Squalane and jojoba esters support a comfortable emollient finish
  • Botanical antioxidants from rosehip, sage, and rosemary
Cons
  • Lavender oil is a known fragrance allergen for sensitive skin
  • Mineral-only base will leave a mild white cast on deeper tones
  • SPF 32 / PA++ is moderate, not maximum, UVA protection
  • Cream texture may feel heavier than gel or fluid formats

Who it's for: Suits people seeking a clean mineral daily SPF and tolerating essential-oil scents; not ideal for the fragrance-sensitive or those needing the highest UVA grade.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 36 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Water· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Butylene Glycol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Aluminum Hydroxide·Behenyl Alcohol·Isostearic Acid·Arachidyl Alcohol·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract·Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil· Rosa Canina Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Jojoba Esters·Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate·Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate·Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate·Arachidyl Glucoside· Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Caprylhydroxamic Acid·Hydroxyethylcellulose·Arginine·Propanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Xanthan Gum·Phytic Acid·silver oxide UV absorber-free (pending review)·silicon-free (pending review)·fragrance-free (pending review)·colorant-free (pending review)·mineral oil-free (pending review)·paraben-free (pending review)·phenoxyethanol-freeIngredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients (pending review)
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
03 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
07 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
08 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
09 Arachidyl Alcohol Arachidyl Alcohol
10 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
11 Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
12 Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Argan Kernel Oil
13 Rosa Canina Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
14 Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
15 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.
16 Salvia 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.
17 Jojoba Esters Jojoba Esters
18 Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
19 Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
20 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
21 Arachidyl Glucoside Arachidyl Glucoside
22 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
23 Caprylhydroxamic Acid Caprylhydroxamic Acid
24 Hydroxyethylcellulose Hydroxyethylcellulose
25 Arginine Arginine
26 Propanediol Propanediol
27 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
28 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
29 Phytic Acid Phytic Acid
30 silver oxide UV absorber-free Pending review
31 silicon-free Pending review
32 fragrance-free Pending review
33 colorant-free Pending review
34 mineral oil-free Pending review
35 paraben-free Pending review
36 phenoxyethanol-freeIngredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients Pending review