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Shirono Sakura. Sun Crush! UV Essence ~Himawari~ / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 120g / Fragrance-Free
Shirono Sakura.

Sun Crush! UV Essence ~Himawari~ / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 120g / Fragrance-Free

Sun Crush!UV essence ~向日葵~ / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 本体 / 120g / 無香料
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Same formula as cushion variant: fragrance-free, octinoxate-led with DHHB + BEMT, contains ethanol and dense botanical/ferment mix that may bother sensitive skin.

CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· 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.
Where to buy it
Cosme.com JP In stock
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73.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #664 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same formula as cushion variant: fragrance-free, octinoxate-led with DHHB + BEMT, contains ethanol and dense botanical/ferment mix that may bother sensitive skin.
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. 99
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 83
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 55
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. 74
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 58
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 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.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Chemical
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
Verdict Is it worth it?

A fragrance-free chemical essence with a Bemotrizinol-and-octinoxate filter system, ethanol kept low, and a deep antioxidant stack — astaxanthin, fullerene, ubiquinone, ferments. The 120g size suits face-and-body daily use.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free with ethanol positioned low on the list
  • Modern Bemotrizinol and Uvinul A Plus alongside octinoxate
  • Rich antioxidant pairing: astaxanthin, fullerene, ubiquinone
  • Generous 120g size for liberal application
  • No parabens; phenoxyethanol as the single preservative
Cons
  • Heavy botanical and ferment load may not suit reactive skin
  • Octinoxate inclusion may not suit reef-conscious buyers
  • Essence finish may feel slightly tacky on oily skin

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a large, fragrance-free essence with antioxidant payload for daily face-and-body wear.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 48 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 5
Aqua· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Butylene Glycol·Pentylene Glycol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate·Cerium Oxide·Fullerene·Astaxanthin· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Arbutin·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Ubiquinone·Oryza Sativa Lees Extract· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Thymus Serpyllum Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate·Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract·Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract·Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract·Proteoglycan·Geranium Thunbergii Extract·Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Chondrus Elatus/Saccharina Angustata/Monostroma Nitidum Thallus Extract·Thermus Thermophillus Ferment·Hydroxyacetophenone· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Carbomer·Phenoxyethanol·Potassium Hydroxide·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Sodium Metaphosphate·Pvp·Stearic Acid· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·1‚2-Hexanediol·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Xanthan Gum·Hydrolyzed Elastin·Succinoyl Atelocollagen·Lecithin
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
04 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
05 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
06 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
07 Cerium Oxide Cerium Oxide
08 Fullerene Fullerene
09 Astaxanthin Astaxanthin
10 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
11 Arbutin Arbutin
12 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
13 Ubiquinone Coenzyme Q10
14 Oryza Sativa Lees Extract Rice Lees Extract
15 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
16 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
17 Thymus Serpyllum Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
18 Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
19 Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract Japanese Angelica Root Extract
20 Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract Apple Fruit Cell Extract
21 Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract Cherry Blossom Flower Extract
23 Geranium Thunbergii Extract Geranium Thunbergii Extract
24 Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract
25 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Vitamin C Ester (THD Ascorbate)
26 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
28 Thermus Thermophillus Ferment Thermus Thermophilus Ferment
29 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
30 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
31 Carbomer Carbomer
32 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
33 Potassium Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide
34 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
35 Sodium Metaphosphate Sodium Metaphosphate
36 Pvp PVP
37 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
38 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
39 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
40 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
41 Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
42 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
43 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
44 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
45 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
46 Hydrolyzed Elastin Hydrolyzed Elastin
48 Lecithin Lecithin