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UV Gel peco Design / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 200g / Light/Dry / Fragrance-Free

UVジェル pecoデザイン / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 本体 / 200g / さらさら / 無香料
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Alcohol-free, fragrance-free gel — gentle base. Octinoxate present (endocrine concern) drags health; otherwise minimal irritant load.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· 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).
73.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #654 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-free, fragrance-free gel — gentle base. Octinoxate present (endocrine concern) drags health; otherwise minimal irritant load.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A minimalist chemical gel with only octinoxate and DHHB as filters, no fragrance or ethanol, and a short preservative system. Coverage in the chemical filter set is narrower than hybrid options, but the formula is unusually pared back for the category.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free as supported by the INCI
  • Short ingredient list focused on filters, humectants, and tocopherol
  • DHHB extends UVA range beyond octinoxate alone
  • Large 200g tube makes generous reapplication affordable
Cons
  • Octinoxate is the lead filter, a concern for some buyers
  • Filter pairing is narrow versus modern hybrid systems

Who it's for: Sensitive-skin buyers wanting a fragrance-free, alcohol-free SPF gel for body or daily face use who can accept octinoxate as the lead UVB filter.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 98
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 75
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 72
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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.
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.
Chemical
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 21 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Aqua· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Silica· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Phenoxyethanol·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate·Carbomer·Potassium Hydroxide· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Cellulose Gum· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Maltodextrin·Butylene Glycol·Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer·Sodium Bicarbonate·Silver·Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract·Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract·Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract·Platinum
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 Silica Silica
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
05 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
06 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
07 Carbomer Carbomer
08 Potassium Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide
09 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
10 Cellulose Gum Cellulose Gum
11 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
12 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
13 Maltodextrin Maltodextrin
14 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
15 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer
16 Sodium Bicarbonate Sodium Bicarbonate
17 Silver Silver
18 Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract Melon Fruit Extract
19 Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract Pineapple Fruit Extract
20 Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Apple Fruit Extract
21 Platinum Platinum