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TAKAKO OHASHI Watery Gel Protect UV / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50g / Spreads Well Non-Sticky Hydrating / Wild Rose and Lemon
TAKAKO OHASHI

Watery Gel Protect UV / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50g / Spreads Well Non-Sticky Hydrating / Wild Rose and Lemon

ウォータリージェルプロテクトUV / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 本体 / 50g / よく伸びてベタつかず潤う / 野ばらとレモン
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.

Octinoxate + octocrylene; lemon peel and wild rose oils plus retinol and phenoxyethanol; phototoxic citrus + endocrine filter penalty.

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. 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). TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
Where to buy it
Cosme.com JP In stock
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67.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1043 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + octocrylene; lemon peel and wild rose oils plus retinol and phenoxyethanol; phototoxic citrus + endocrine filter penalty.
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. 100
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 72
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Titanium Dioxide 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.
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.
Gel
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.
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 hybrid tinted gel combining octinoxate, octocrylene, Tinosorb S, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide with a lavish humectant and extract list. The hydrating, smoothing finish is offset by lemon peel oil, retinol, and arbutin, which raise photosensitivity and sensitivity concerns.

Pros
  • Hybrid filter system with mineral UVA coverage from zinc and titanium
  • Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and proteoglycan deliver clear hydration
  • Ceramide NG, squalane, and hydrogenated lecithin add barrier support
  • Mica and iron oxides provide a skin-tone-evening tint
  • Niacinamide-adjacent brightening actives like arbutin included
Cons
  • Octinoxate is a legacy UVB filter with endocrine scrutiny
  • Lemon peel oil can be photosensitizing on a daytime product
  • Retinol in an SPF is an unusual irritation pairing
  • Long extract list increases individual allergen exposure

Who it's for: Dry, normal skin wanting a hydrating tinted finish and comfortable with retinol and citrus oil in a daytime product.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 64 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Aqua·Dimethicone·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Cyclopentasiloxane· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Mica· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Aphanothece Sacrum Exopolysaccharides·Proteoglycan·Retinol·Arbutin·Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate·Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate·Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate· Ceramide Ng Skin-barrier lipid. ·Oryza Sativa Lees Extract·Oryza Sativa Bran Extract·Placental Protein·Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract·Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Hydrolyzed Collagen· Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Hydrolyzed Silk·Avena Sativa Kernel Extract·Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Extract·Soluble Collagen·Chlorella Vulgaris Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract· Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Panax Ginseng Root Extract·Pueraria Lobata Root Extract· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Cyclodextrin·Isomalt·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Lecithin·Glycine Soja Sterols· Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Rosa Multiflora Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Polysorbate 20·Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer·Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Sodium Chloride·Phenoxyethanol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Iron Oxides·Aluminum Hydroxide·Citric Acid·Sodium Citrate·Dextrin Palmitate·Xanthan Gum·Carbomer·Potassium Hydroxide
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Dimethicone Dimethicone
03 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
04 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
05 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
06 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
07 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
08 Mica Mica
09 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
10 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Aphanothece Sacrum Exopolysaccharides Sacran (Aphanothece Sacrum Exopolysaccharides)
13 Retinol Retinol
14 Arbutin Arbutin
15 Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate
17 Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP)
18 Ceramide Ng ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
19 Oryza Sativa Lees Extract Rice Lees Extract
20 Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Rice Bran Extract
22 Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract Apple Fruit Cell Extract
23 Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract Argan Callus Culture Extract
25 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
26 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
27 Hydrolyzed Silk Hydrolyzed Silk
28 Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract
31 Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Chlorella Extract
32 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
33 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract
34 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.
35 Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ginseng Root Extract
37 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
38 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
39 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
40 Cyclodextrin Cyclodextrin
41 Isomalt Isomalt
42 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
43 Lecithin Lecithin
44 Glycine Soja Sterols Soybean Sterols
45 Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
46 Rosa Multiflora Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
47 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
48 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
49 Polysorbate 20 Polysorbate 20
50 Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
51 Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
52 Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
53 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
54 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
55 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
56 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
57 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
58 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
59 Citric Acid Citric Acid
60 Sodium Citrate Sodium Citrate
61 Dextrin Palmitate Dextrin Palmitate
62 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
63 Carbomer Carbomer
64 Potassium Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide