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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 disappear on skin. JP 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; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
67.1
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%.
Verdict Should you buy 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.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 94
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 69
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 50
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 8 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — 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 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.
Chemical
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.
Essence
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.
Yes
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 19 Jun 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