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Waterful Essence Sun Cream / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50ml
ウォータフルエッセンスサンクリーム / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50ml SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Alcohol/fragrance-free but dense citrus + litsea + curcuma essential-oil blend; octinoxate + homosalate pull health down despite modern EHT/DHHB/BEMT filters.
◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
66.1
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Composite score · independent
Ranks #1092 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol/fragrance-free but dense citrus + litsea + curcuma essential-oil blend; octinoxate + homosalate pull health down despite modern EHT/DHHB/BEMT filters.
Verdict Should you buy it?
The Japan-domestic version adds DHHB, ethylhexyl triazone, and octisalate to the existing octinoxate-and-homosalate base. The essence body is fluid and clear, with niacinamide and a broad botanical antioxidant complex.
Pros
- DHHB and ethylhexyl triazone widen UVA/UVB coverage
- Niacinamide, adenosine, panthenol, and ceramide-supporting extras
- Fragrance-free, alcohol-free essence with a silica-driven finish
- Chia, centella, and turmeric extracts in the antioxidant blend
Cons
- Octinoxate and homosalate are still present in the filter mix
- Citrus peel oils and litsea cubeba add allergen load
- Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol included as a UV stabilizer
Who it's for: Japan-market buyers who want a clear, antioxidant-rich SPF essence and can tolerate citrus oils alongside a mixed modern-and-legacy filter list.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 44 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Aqua· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Silica· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-cresol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Caprylyl Methicone·Pentylene Glycol·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Propanediol· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Saccharide Hydrolysate·Octyldodecanol·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Tromethamine·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. · Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Expressed Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil· Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Portulaca Oleracea Extract·Houttuynia Cordata Extract·Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil·Curcuma Longa Root Extract·Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables·Tuber Magnatum Extract·Xylitylglucoside·Anhydroxylitol·Xylitol·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Sodium PCA·Glucose·Vitis Vinifera (Wine) Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
18 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
26 Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Expressed NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
28 Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
42 Sodium PCA