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Brightening Day Essence UV / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 40g

SPF 50+ · PA++++
Our score 84.3 / 100

Multiple aromatic oils and ethanol raise tolerance concerns despite the fragrance-free flag. Esters and mineral dispersants support spread; untinted wear and concentration-dependent safety are unclear

Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. Japan

ブライトニング デイエッセンス UV / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 40g

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.
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.
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.
No
Where to buy it
Cosme.com JP In stock
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84.3
Composite score · independent
Ranks #957 of 1759 in the current catalogue. Multiple aromatic oils and ethanol raise tolerance concerns despite the fragrance-free flag. Esters and mineral dispersants support spread; untinted wear and concentration-dependent safety are unclear
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 52
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. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 90
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
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.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 50 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 9 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Aqua· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Methylheptyl Laurate·Butylene Glycol·Ethylhexyl Palmitate· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Silk·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Isostearic Acid·Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil·Hexyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate·Lauryl Glyceryl Ascorbate·Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate·Myristyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate·Cetyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate·Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract·Dianthus Caryophyllus Flower Extract·Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract·Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract·Alteromonas Ferment Extract·Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract·Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract· Salvia Officinalis Leaf 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. · Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil· Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Cananga Odorata Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Lavandula Hybrida Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil· Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Jojoba Esters·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Xanthan Gum·Pentylene Glycol·Aluminum Hydroxide·Behenyl Alcohol·Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate·Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate·Batyl Alcohol·Sodium Stearoxy Pg-hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate·Sodium Alginate·Capryloyl Glycine·Citric Acid· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Methylheptyl Laurate Methylheptyl Laurate
04 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
05 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
06 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
07 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Silk
10 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
11 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
12 Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil Prickly Pear Seed Oil
13 Hexyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate Hexyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate
14 Lauryl Glyceryl Ascorbate Lauryl Glyceryl Ascorbate
15 Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate
16 Myristyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate Myristyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate
17 Cetyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate Cetyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate
18 Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract Hibiscus Flower Extract
19 Dianthus Caryophyllus Flower Extract Carnation Flower Extract
20 Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
21 Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract Silver Vine Fruit Extract
22 Alteromonas Ferment Extract Alteromonas Ferment Extract
23 Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
24 Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract Edelweiss Callus Culture Extract
25 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.
26 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.
27 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.
28 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
29 Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil Roman Chamomile Oil
30 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.
31 Cananga Odorata Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
32 Lavandula Hybrida Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
33 Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil May Chang Oil (Litsea Cubeba)
34 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
35 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
36 Jojoba Esters Jojoba Esters
37 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
38 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
39 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
40 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
41 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
42 Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
43 Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
44 Batyl Alcohol Batyl Alcohol
45 Sodium Stearoxy Pg-hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate Sodium Stearoxy PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate
46 Sodium Alginate
47 Capryloyl Glycine Capryloyl Glycine
48 Citric Acid Citric Acid
49 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
50 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol