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Sakura Collection 2026 Brightening Day Essence UV SPF 50+ PA++++
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.
Mineral base similar to standard variant but adds fragrance and sakura extract; otherwise comparable elegance and health profile.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
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78.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #432 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral base similar to standard variant but adds fragrance and sakura extract; otherwise comparable elegance and health profile.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
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.
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.
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.
No
Verdict Is it worth it?
A limited-edition variant of the Brightening Day Essence with cherry blossom extract, mica shimmer, and added Fragrance on top of the mineral SPF 51 base. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide still anchor UV protection, but ethanol high in the list and a fragrance addition stack sensitization risks.
Pros
- Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for broad-spectrum mineral cover
- Iron oxide tint plus mica brighten the finish
- Sakura leaf extract and vitamin C derivatives in the base
- PA++++ rated
Cons
- Ethanol and added Fragrance both present
- Sakura-edition still carries the floral and herbal oil bouquet
- Limited edition implies a short purchase window
- Essence base limits cosmetic elegance
Who it's for: Collectors of seasonal Japanese limited editions who tolerate fragrance and alcohol; not for routine daily wear on sensitive skin.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 45 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Water· 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·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·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. ·Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract·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·Mica·Iron Oxides·Stearic Acid· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
06 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
09 Silk
24 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.
25 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.
36 Sodium Stearoxy Pg-hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate Sodium Stearoxy PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate
45 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.