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WH
White Shot

Serum UV / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 45g

セラムUV / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 45g
SPF 50+ · 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.

Octinoxate-forward with parabens and ethanol; broad UV filter blend and tranexamic acid are positives but EDC and preservative load weigh on health-safety.

◉ 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.
65.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1128 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate-forward with parabens and ethanol; broad UV filter blend and tranexamic acid are positives but EDC and preservative load weigh on health-safety.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A serum hybrid bringing BEMT, octisalate, Uvinul A Plus, ethylhexyl triazone, TiO2, and ZnO alongside octinoxate. Tranexamic acid and ectoin headline the brightening focus; parabens and ethanol carry caveats.

Pros
  • Seven UV filters spanning modern UVA and UVB
  • Tranexamic acid and ectoin for brightening focus
  • Fragrance-free formulation
  • Rich botanical and lipid blend
Cons
  • Contains ethanol; can be drying
  • Methyl and ethyl parabens present
  • Octinoxate alongside otherwise modern filter array
  • Long ingredient list raises reaction surface area

Who it's for: Brightening-focused users wanting a richly formulated hybrid serum SPF who don't avoid parabens or ethanol.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 42
02 Composition · key UV filters 7 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.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
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.
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) 57 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 3
Tranexamic Acid·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Aqua·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Triethylhexanoin·Phenyl Trimethicone·Behenyl Alcohol·Sorbitol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·5-トリアジン (pending review)· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters·Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract·Ectoin·Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract· Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract·Hydrogenated Lecithin· Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Algae Extract·Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract·Hypericum Erectum Extract·Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract·Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract· Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate·Stearic Acid·Cyclopentasiloxane·Petrolatum·Behenic Acid· Diglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Cyclohexasiloxane·Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate·Carbomer·Xanthan Gum·Polyglyceryl Oleate· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Potassium Hydroxide·Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Biosaccharide Gum-1·Dimethicone·Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Talc·Sodium Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides Sulfate (pending review)·Aluminum Hydroxide·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer·Silica Silylate· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Phenoxyethanol· Methylparaben Paraben preservative. ·Ethylparaben
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Tranexamic Acid Tranexamic Acid
02 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
03 Aqua Water
04 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
05 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
06 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
07 Phenyl Trimethicone Phenyl Trimethicone
08 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
09 Sorbitol Sorbitol
10 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
11 5-トリアジン Pending review
12 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
13 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
14 Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters Macadamia Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters
15 Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract Clove Flower Extract
16 Ectoin Ectoin
17 Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract Loquat Leaf Extract
18 Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
19 Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract
20 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
21 Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
22 Algae Extract Algae Extract
23 Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract White Peony Root Extract
24 Hypericum Erectum Extract St. John's Wort Extract (Hypericum Erectum)
25 Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract Hawthorn Fruit Extract
26 Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract Sophora Root Extract
27 Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
28 Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
29 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
30 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
31 Petrolatum Petrolatum
32 Behenic Acid Behenic Acid
33 Diglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
34 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
35 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
36 Carbomer Carbomer
37 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
38 Polyglyceryl Oleate
39 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
40 Potassium Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide
41 Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
42 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
43 Biosaccharide Gum-1 Biosaccharide Gum-1
44 Dimethicone Dimethicone
45 Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
46 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
47 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
48 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
49 Talc Talc
50 Sodium Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides Sulfate Pending review
51 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
52 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
53 Silica Silylate
54 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
55 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
56 Methylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
57 Ethylparaben Ethylparaben