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Hatomugi Tone Up UV Milky Gel / SPF31 / PA+++ / Pump Type / Lavender / 250ml

ハトムギ トーンアップUVミルキージェル / SPF31 / PA+++ / ポンプタイプ(本体) / ラベンダー / 250ml
SPF 31 · 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.

Denatured alcohol, octinoxate/octocrylene/DHHB, TiO2/mica tinted base, parabens plus pigment dyes — irritant-heavy budget tone-up.

HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· 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.
55.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1455 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Denatured alcohol, octinoxate/octocrylene/DHHB, TiO2/mica tinted base, parabens plus pigment dyes — irritant-heavy budget tone-up.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A large-format lavender tone-up gel pairing titanium dioxide with octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus, and octocrylene for hybrid SPF31/PA+++. Denatured alcohol, citrus oil, and methylparaben drag down the sensitivity profile despite the absent fragrance.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free per INCI, unusual for a tinted tone-up gel
  • 250ml pump format encourages generous daily reapplication
  • Hybrid filter set covers UVA with Uvinul A Plus
  • Botanical extracts (Job's tears, aloe, rosemary) add humectant feel
  • Gel texture aimed at lightweight wear under makeup
Cons
  • Contains alcohol denat. high in the list, may sting reactive skin
  • Octinoxate raises endocrine-disruption concerns
  • Citrus Junos peel oil is a known photo-sensitizer
  • Methylparaben and CI dyes add avoidable sensitivity flags

Who it's for: Suits oily, non-reactive skin wanting a low-cost, fragrance-free daily tone-up in a high-volume pump; not for sensitive, dry, or alcohol-averse users.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 71
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 70
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 40
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide 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.
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.
Hybrid
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.
Gel
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 2
Aqua· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Alcohol Denat. 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. ·Butylene Glycol·Dipropylene Glycol·Dimethicone·Steareth-6· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Carbomer·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Aluminum Hydroxide·Hydrated Silica·Silica·Mica·Coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract· 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 Persica Leaf Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract· Citrus Junos Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Cocos Nucifera Oil·Xanthan Gum·Tetrasodium Edta·Sodium Hydroxide· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Phenoxyethanol· Methylparaben Paraben preservative. ·Ci 42090·Ci 17200
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Alcohol Denat. ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
07 Dimethicone Dimethicone
08 Steareth-6 Steareth-6
09 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
10 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
11 Carbomer Carbomer
12 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
13 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
14 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
15 Silica Silica
16 Mica Mica
17 Coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract Job's Tears Seed Extract
18 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.
19 Prunus Persica Leaf Extract Peach Leaf Extract
20 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
21 Citrus Junos Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
22 Cocos Nucifera Oil Coconut Oil
23 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
25 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
26 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
27 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
28 Methylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
29 Ci 42090 Brilliant Blue FCF (CI 42090)
30 Ci 17200 Red 33 (CI 17200)