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Skin Protector SPF 50+ PA++++

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.

Ethanol high in LOI plus octinoxate; modern DHHB/BEMT and rose extract; methylparaben present — cosmetically light but irritant risk.

◉ 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.
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #564 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol high in LOI plus octinoxate; modern DHHB/BEMT and rose extract; methylparaben present — cosmetically light but irritant risk.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A hybrid with a modern DHHB, BEMT, and Parsol SLX trio plus titanium dioxide, but octinoxate and alcohol still sit near the top. Methylparaben is included and cosmetic feel is light.

Pros
  • DHHB, BEMT, and Parsol SLX in the filter mix
  • Titanium dioxide adds mineral coverage
  • Fragrance-free formulation
  • Rose extract, rosehip oil, and tocopherol
  • Strong overall UV-protection score
Cons
  • Alcohol high in the ingredient list
  • Contains octinoxate
  • Methylparaben and BHT present
  • Polysorbate 80 and PEG phytosterols may not suit all preferences

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a cosmetically light Japanese hybrid SPF and untroubled by ethanol, octinoxate, or methylparaben.

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. 86
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 50
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 76
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 65
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
Bemotrizinol 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.
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.
Cream
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) 36 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 2 ACTIVE 2
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Butylene Glycol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Isotridecyl Isononanoate·Propylene Glycol Dicaprate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Ascorbyl Dipalmitate· Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil· Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Disodium Edta·Peg-30 Phytosterol·Peg-5 Phytosterol·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Isohexadecane·Sorbitan Oleate·Carbomer· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Silica·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Glyceryl Stearate·Cetearyl Alcohol·Polysorbate 80·Potassium Hydroxide·Phenoxyethanol· Methylparaben Paraben preservative. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
04 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
05 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
06 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
07 Isotridecyl Isononanoate Isotridecyl Isononanoate
08 Propylene Glycol Dicaprate Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
11 Ascorbyl Dipalmitate Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
12 Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
13 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
14 Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Meadowfoam (Limnanthes Alba) Seed Oil
15 Rosa Canina Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
16 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
17 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
18 Peg-30 Phytosterol PEG-30 Phytosterol
19 Peg-5 Phytosterol PEG-5 Phytosterol
20 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
21 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
22 Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
23 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
24 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
25 Sorbitan Oleate
26 Carbomer Carbomer
27 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
28 Silica Silica
29 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
30 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
31 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
32 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
33 Potassium Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide
34 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
35 Methylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
36 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.