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Balancing Protective UV Cream / SPF40 / PA+++ / 30g

バランシング プロテクティブ UV クリーム / SPF40 / PA+++ / 30g
SPF 40 · 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.

Dense essential-oil blend (bergamot, lemongrass, rosemary, marjoram) is highly sensitizing; mineral filters give white cast but no problematic chemical UVs.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin.
66.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1087 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Dense essential-oil blend (bergamot, lemongrass, rosemary, marjoram) is highly sensitizing; mineral filters give white cast but no problematic chemical UVs.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Mineral-only base (TiO2 and ZnO) with no synthetic fragrance, but the formula contains alcohol and a dense essential-oil blend — bergamot, lemongrass, rosemary, marjoram, and frankincense — that supplies significant sensitizer load. SPF 40/PA+++.

Pros
  • Mineral-only UV filters (TiO2 and ZnO)
  • No added synthetic fragrance
  • Botanical oils including Camellia and Moringa seed
Cons
  • Bergamot, lemongrass, rosemary, and marjoram oils are sensitizers
  • Contains alcohol
  • SPF 40 lower than the SPF 50/51 peers in this set

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a mineral-only cream who enjoy essential-oil-led formulas and are not reactive to botanical oils.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 81
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 30
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 48
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 65
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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
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 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.
Mineral
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.
Yes
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 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Aqua·Butylene Glycol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Cyclopentasiloxane·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Behenyl Alcohol·Cyclohexasiloxane·Hydrated Silica· Diglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Diisostearyl Malate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Diphenyl Dimethicone· Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Microcrystalline Cellulose·Houttuynia Cordata Extract·Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract·Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract·Crocus Sativus Flower Extract·Arctium Lappa Root Extract·Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil·Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil·Panax Ginseng Root Extract·Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract·Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract·Akebia Trifoliata Stem Extract· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Prunus Armeniaca Juice·Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate·Hamamelis Virginiana Water·Silica·Pentylene Glycol·Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate·Dimethicone·Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Polyglyceryl-10 Tristearate·Xanthan Gum· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride·Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2·Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Cetyl Alcohol· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Aluminum Hydroxide·Talc·Sodium Cocomonoglyceride Sulfate· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
05 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
06 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
07 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
08 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
09 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
10 Diglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Diisostearyl Malate Diisostearyl Malate
12 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
13 Diphenyl Dimethicone Diphenyl Dimethicone
14 Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
15 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
16 Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
17 Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
18 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
19 Microcrystalline Cellulose Microcrystalline Cellulose
20 Houttuynia Cordata Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract
21 Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
22 Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract Strawberry Geranium Extract
23 Crocus Sativus Flower Extract Saffron Flower Extract
24 Arctium Lappa Root Extract Burdock Root Extract
25 Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Green Tea Seed Oil
26 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Moringa Seed Oil
27 Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ginseng Root Extract
28 Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract Lotus Germ Extract
29 Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract White Peony Root Extract
30 Akebia Trifoliata Stem Extract Akebia Stem Extract
31 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
32 Prunus Armeniaca Juice Apricot Juice
33 Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate Saccharomyces/Job's Tears Seed Ferment Filtrate
34 Hamamelis Virginiana Water Witch Hazel Water
35 Silica Silica
36 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
37 Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
38 Dimethicone Dimethicone
39 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
40 Polyglyceryl-10 Tristearate Polyglyceryl-10 Tristearate
41 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
42 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
43 Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
44 Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
45 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
46 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
47 Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol
48 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
49 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
50 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
51 Talc Talc
52 Sodium Cocomonoglyceride Sulfate Sodium Cocomonoglyceride Sulfate
53 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
54 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol