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Albion

Super UV Cut Non-Chemical Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Pure mineral but contains ethanol high in list plus fragrance; ceramide NG and tint help elegance; alcohol penalizes sensitivity.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
79.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #359 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Pure mineral but contains ethanol high in list plus fragrance; ceramide NG and tint help elegance; alcohol penalizes sensitivity.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Pure mineral tinted cream with zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, ceramide NG, squalane, and rice bran extract. Ethanol sits high in the ingredient list and fragrance is added, so the formula skews drying despite the skincare-friendly base.

Pros
  • Pure ZnO and TiO2 mineral system
  • Tinted cream finish
  • Ceramide NG and squalane
  • Rice bran extract and germ oil
  • Honey and tocopherol
Cons
  • Ethanol high in ingredient list
  • Added fragrance
  • Mineral-only feel less cosmetically light

Who it's for: Mineral-only buyers comfortable with alcohol; skip if your skin reads as dry, reactive, or fragrance-sensitive.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 50
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 78
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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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.
Yes
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.
No
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) 28 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Dimethicone· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Water· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Peg-9 Dimethicone·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Isostearic Acid·Aluminum Hydroxide·Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Oryza Sativa Bran Extract·Oryza Sativa Germ Oil· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Honey·Butylene Glycol·Triethanolamine·Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Stearic Acid·Stearoyl Glutamic Acid· Ceramide Ng Skin-barrier lipid. ·Polyquaternium-10·Montmorillonite·Sodium Chloride· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Mica·Iron Oxides
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Dimethicone Dimethicone
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Water Water
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
06 Peg-9 Dimethicone
07 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
08 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
09 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
10 Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
11 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
12 Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Rice Bran Extract
13 Oryza Sativa Germ Oil Rice Germ Oil
14 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
15 Honey Honey
16 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
17 Triethanolamine Triethanolamine
18 Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
19 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
20 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
21 Stearoyl Glutamic Acid Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
22 Ceramide Ng ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
23 Polyquaternium-10
24 Montmorillonite Montmorillonite
25 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
26 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
27 Mica Mica
28 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides