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Shigaisen Yohou Cool UV Foam Gel F / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 90g
Shigaisen Yohou

Cool UV Foam Gel F / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 90g

冷たいUV泡ジェルF / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 90g
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

LPG aerosol foam with ethanol, isopentane, octinoxate, octocrylene and citrus oil — high volatility load is rough on sensitive skin despite mineral backup.

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.
Where to buy it
Cosme.com JP In stock
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66.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1115 of 1558 in the current catalogue. LPG aerosol foam with ethanol, isopentane, octinoxate, octocrylene and citrus oil — high volatility load is rough on sensitive skin despite mineral backup.
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. 82
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 35
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. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 48
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Zinc Oxide 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.
Gel
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 cooling foam-gel combining EHMC, Uvinul A Plus, Parsol SLX, titanium dioxide, and zinc oxide for SPF50+ PA++++. Alcohol sits third in the ingredient list, delivering the cool sensation but a harsh profile for sensitive skin.

Pros
  • Hybrid system: ZnO, TiO2, EHMC, Uvinul A Plus
  • Parsol SLX adds film-forming support
  • Cooling foam texture
  • Alpha-arbutin and chamomile
  • No added fragrance
Cons
  • Ethanol sits high in the ingredient list
  • Citrus peel oil is a contact allergen
  • LPG aerosol coverage is hard to verify
  • May sting compromised barriers

Who it's for: Suits buyers wanting a cooling broad-filter foam-spray and who tolerate alcohol-forward formulas; avoid for sensitive or compromised skin.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Liquefied Petroleum Gas·Aqua· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Isopentane· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Isopropyl Myristate· 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. ·Alpha-arbutin·Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract·Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract· Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Morus Alba Root Bark Extract·Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract·Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract·Hydrolyzed Collagen·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Hydroxyethylcellulose·Peg-20 Sorbitan Cocoate·Sorbitan Oleate·PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Hydrated Silica·Aluminum Hydroxide·Sodium Alginate· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Talc·Butylene Glycol·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Liquefied Petroleum Gas
02 Aqua Water
03 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
04 Isopentane Isopentane
05 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
06 Isopropyl Myristate Isopropyl Myristate
07 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.
08 Alpha-arbutin Alpha-Arbutin
10 Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract Strawberry Geranium Extract
11 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
13 Morus Alba Root Bark Extract Mulberry Root Bark Extract
14 Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Chamomile Flower Extract
15 Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract Acerola Fruit Extract
16 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
17 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
18 Hydroxyethylcellulose Hydroxyethylcellulose
19 Peg-20 Sorbitan Cocoate PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate
21 PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
22 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
23 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
24 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
25 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
26 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
28 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
29 Talc Talc
30 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
31 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol