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cyclear
Vitamin C UV Essence / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 70g
ビタミンC UVエッセンス / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 本体 / 70g 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.
Denatured alcohol + ethanol + fragrance + methylparaben + photosensitizing citrus extracts; octinoxate and octocrylene both flagged for endocrine concerns.
◉ 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.
53.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1486 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Denatured alcohol + ethanol + fragrance + methylparaben + photosensitizing citrus extracts; octinoxate and octocrylene both flagged for endocrine concerns.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Quick-dry vitamin C essence pairing avobenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, and TiO2 with multiple ascorbate derivatives. The light essence finish is elegant, but denatured alcohol, ethanol, fragrance, methylparaben, and BHT make it hostile to sensitive skin.
Pros
- Multiple vitamin C forms: ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside, THDC
- Lightweight essence texture dries fast
- Avobenzone provides UVA1 coverage
- Ceramide NG and shea butter add some lipid support
Cons
- Contains denatured alcohol and ethanol — drying for many
- Added fragrance plus methylparaben and BHT raise sensitivity flags
- Octinoxate is an older EU-restricted cinnamate filter
- L-ascorbic acid with ethanol can sting compromised barriers
Who it's for: Suits oily skin wanting vitamin C and a fast-dry essence finish; not for sensitive, dry, or alcohol-averse users.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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.
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.
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) 40 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 2 WATCH 2 ACTIVE 3
Aqua· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Alcohol Denat. Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Mica·Butylene Glycol· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Dimethicone·Behenyl Alcohol·Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate·Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate·Steareth-6·Carbomer·Ascorbic Acid·Glyceryl Ascorbate·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate·Ppg-8-ceteth-20·Ppg-4-ceteth-20· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Ascorbyl Glucoside· Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Soluble Collagen· Ceramide Ng Skin-barrier lipid. ·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Aluminum Hydroxide·Hydrated Silica·Acrylates Copolymer·Tin Oxide· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Xanthan Gum·Tetrasodium Edta·Sodium Hydroxide·Phenoxyethanol· Methylparaben Paraben preservative. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
03 Alcohol Denat. ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
22 Citrus Limon Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
23 Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
24 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
40 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.