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Skin Defense Daily Multi Protect Light Essence / SPF50 / PA+++ / 60mL

スキンディフェンス デイリー マルチプロテクト ライト エッセンス / SPF50 / PA+++ / 60mL
SPF 50+ · PA+++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Homosalate/octinoxate/octocrylene/avobenzone US-style filter quartet plus fragrance, PEG-100 stearate, BHT; multiple endocrine flags.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· 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).
Where to buy it
Cosme.com JP In stock
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1032 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Homosalate/octinoxate/octocrylene/avobenzone US-style filter quartet plus fragrance, PEG-100 stearate, BHT; multiple endocrine flags.
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. 94
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 69
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 50
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 8 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
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Chemical
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.
Essence
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.
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?

Light essence with a broad chemical filter mix pairing older absorbers (homosalate, octinoxate, octocrylene) with modern EU filters (Tinosorb M, Bemotrizinol, Uvinul T 150). UV coverage is strong and the texture stays light, but Fragrance and BHT keep it off a sensitive-skin shortlist.

Pros
  • Light essence texture absorbs without heavy slip
  • Modern EU filters: Tinosorb M, Bemotrizinol, Uvinul T 150
  • SPF 50 / PA+++ from a layered filter blend
  • Alcohol-free (no denatured alcohol or ethanol)
  • Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate in the base
Cons
  • Contains Fragrance
  • Includes older filters octinoxate and homosalate
  • BHT antioxidant may concern some buyers

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a light SPF 50 essence under makeup who tolerate fragrance and don't need a minimalist sensitive-skin formula.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Aqua· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Butylene Glycol·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Peg-100 Stearate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·Dimethicone· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Glyceryl Stearate·Phenoxyethanol·Cetearyl Alcohol·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Caprylyl Glycol·Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Decyl Glucoside· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Xanthan Gum·Potassium Sorbate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Disodium Edta·Propylene Glycol·Citric Acid· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Sodium Hydroxide·予告なく処方が変更となり (pending review)
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
03 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
04 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
05 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
06 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
07 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
08 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
09 Peg-100 Stearate PEG-100 Stearate
10 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
12 Dimethicone Dimethicone
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
15 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
16 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
17 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
18 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
19 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
20 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer
21 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
22 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.
23 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
24 Potassium Sorbate Potassium Sorbate
25 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
26 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
27 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
28 Citric Acid Citric Acid
29 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
30 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
31 予告なく処方が変更となり Pending review