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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 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.
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; 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.
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.
Verdict Should you buy 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.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 filters resolved
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.
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.
No
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 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
05 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
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
22 Proteoglycan
30 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
39 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.