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Upt Moist UV Essence / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 40g
Upt

Moist UV Essence / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 40g

モイストUVエッセンス / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 40g
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.

FF/AF essence with ZnO + modern DHHB/BEMT + 5-ceramide complex; octinoxate and octocrylene drag health score.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
Where to buy it
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #426 of 1558 in the current catalogue. FF/AF essence with ZnO + modern DHHB/BEMT + 5-ceramide complex; octinoxate and octocrylene drag health score.
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. 100
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 76
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 62
02 Composition · key UV filters 7 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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Hybrid
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.
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.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

Japanese hybrid essence blending modern filters (DHHB, Bemotrizinol, Parsol SLX) with zinc oxide, octocrylene, and octinoxate. A five-ceramide complex plus fullerene and niacinamide give it real skincare backing, though octinoxate and the PEG-rich emulsifier system temper the safety profile.

Pros
  • Modern UV filters (DHHB, Bemotrizinol, Parsol SLX) lead the stack
  • Five-ceramide complex plus fullerene and niacinamide
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Iron-oxide tint for tone-up without a stark white cast
  • PA++++ broad-spectrum coverage
Cons
  • Octinoxate is a legacy filter many buyers actively avoid
  • PEG-rich emulsifier system can clash with PEG-sensitive skin
  • Octocrylene carries ongoing contamination concerns

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a tinted Japanese essence with ceramides who accept octinoxate; not for those strictly avoiding legacy chemical filters.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 51 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 8
Aqua· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Butylene Glycol·Peg-8· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Glyceryl Undecylenate·Glyceryl Ricinoleate·Glyceryl Caprylate·Polyquaternium-51·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Fullerene·Onsen-sui· Ceramide Ng Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ag Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Phytosteryl Macadamiate·Phytosterols·Bis-peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Isostearic Acid·Cyclopentasiloxane·Methicone·Silver Oxide·Silica·Agar·Xanthan Gum·Pvp·Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate·Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate·Polysorbate 80·Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone·Hydrogenated Lecithin· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate·Pentasodium Pentetate·Phytic Acid·Phenoxyethanol·Talc·Iron Oxides
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
05 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
06 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
07 Peg-8 PEG-8
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
10 Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
11 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
12 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
13 Glyceryl Undecylenate Glyceryl Undecylenate
14 Glyceryl Ricinoleate Glyceryl Ricinoleate
15 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
16 Polyquaternium-51 Polyquaternium-51
17 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
18 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
19 Fullerene Fullerene
20 Onsen-sui Hot Spring Water
21 Ceramide Ng ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
22 Ceramide Ap ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
23 Ceramide Ag ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
24 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
25 Ceramide Eop ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
26 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
27 Phytosteryl Macadamiate Phytosteryl Macadamiate
28 Phytosterols Phytosterols
29 Bis-peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
30 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
31 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
32 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
33 Methicone Methicone
34 Silver Oxide Silver Oxide
35 Silica Silica
36 Agar Agar
37 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
38 Pvp PVP
39 Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
40 Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
41 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
42 Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
43 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
44 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
45 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
46 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Vitamin C Ester (THD Ascorbate)
47 Pentasodium Pentetate Pentasodium Pentetate
48 Phytic Acid Phytic Acid
49 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
50 Talc Talc
51 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides