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UV Essence / SPF35 / PA+++ / 50g

UVエッセンス / SPF35 / PA+++ / 50g
SPF 35 · 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.

Pseudo-ceramide mineral essence with stearyl glycyrrhetinate, no fragrance/ethanol; petrolatum/paraffin may feel occlusive but barrier-friendly.

△ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
74.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #586 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Pseudo-ceramide mineral essence with stearyl glycyrrhetinate, no fragrance/ethanol; petrolatum/paraffin may feel occlusive but barrier-friendly.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A mineral essence built on zinc oxide alone, with pseudo-ceramides (N-stearoyl phytosphingosine, dihydrosphingosine) and barrier emollients like petrolatum and mineral oil. Fragrance-free and free of ethanol, but SPF35 PA+++ caps the protection ceiling.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free and free of ethanol
  • Pseudo-ceramide complex supports the skin barrier
  • Stearyl glycyrrhetinate as a calming addition
  • Petrolatum and biosaccharide gum add comfort
  • No titanium dioxide, lowering white-cast risk
Cons
  • SPF35 PA+++ is moderate UV cover
  • Zinc oxide alone may still leave slight cast on deeper skin
  • PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil can sensitize some users
  • Occlusive petrolatum may not suit oily skin

Who it's for: Dry or compromised-barrier skin wanting a calming, fragrance-free mineral essence for daily low- to mid-UV exposure.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 74
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 75
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 72
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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
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.
Essence
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 28 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
●配合成分...グリチルレチン酸ステアリル●その他の成分...精製水 (pending review)· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Butylene Glycol·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate·Dimethicone·Triethylhexanoin· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Serine·N-stearoyl Dihydrosphingosine·N-Stearoyl Phytosphingosine· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Biosaccharide Gum-1·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate·Disodium Edta·Xanthan Gum·Glyceryl Fatty Acid Ester (pending review)·Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide·Cetearyl Alcohol·Behenyl Alcohol·PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Sorbitan Oleate·Petrolatum·Paraffinum Liquidum·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 ●配合成分...グリチルレチン酸ステアリル●その他の成分...精製水 Pending review
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
04 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
05 Dimethicone Dimethicone
06 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
07 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
08 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
09 Serine Serine
10 N-stearoyl Dihydrosphingosine N-Stearoyl Dihydrosphingosine
11 N-Stearoyl Phytosphingosine N-Stearoyl Phytosphingosine
12 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
13 Biosaccharide Gum-1 Biosaccharide Gum-1
14 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
15 Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
16 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
17 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
18 Glyceryl Fatty Acid Ester Pending review
19 Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
20 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
21 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
22 PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
23 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
24 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
25 Sorbitan Oleate
26 Petrolatum Petrolatum
27 Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil
28 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol