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Acnes Labo Sunscreen 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.

Mineral filters with niacinamide and glycyrrhizinate for blemish-prone skin, but anhydrous ethanol near the end and silicone-heavy base hurt sensitivity tolerance.

△ 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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin.
76.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #524 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral filters with niacinamide and glycyrrhizinate for blemish-prone skin, but anhydrous ethanol near the end and silicone-heavy base hurt sensitivity tolerance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Mineral SPF using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide with niacinamide, dipotassium glycyrrhizate and centella-class botanicals positioned for oily and blemish-prone skin. Anhydrous ethanol low in the list and a silicone-heavy base reduce sensitivity tolerance.

Pros
  • Mineral-only filter set with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide
  • Niacinamide and dipotassium glycyrrhizate included
  • Fragrance-free per INCI
  • Coix seed and rice bran extracts for sebum-prone skin
  • Phenyl trimethicone for slip without fatty oils
Cons
  • Contains ethanol, so not alcohol-free
  • Heavy silicone payload may pill under makeup
  • PA+++ only, a lower UVA tier than peers
  • Phenoxyethanol preservative present

Who it's for: Suits a buyer with oily or blemish-prone skin seeking a mineral, fragrance-free option and unbothered by ethanol in the base.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 94
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 48
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 72
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
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
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.
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) 25 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Belamcanda Chinensis Extract·Coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract·Oryza Sativa Bran Extract·Triethylhexanoin·Phenyl Trimethicone· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Cyclopentasiloxane·Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Dimethicone·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Aluminum Hydroxide·Methicone· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·PEG-10 Dimethicone·Sodium Chloride·Butylene Glycol· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Phenoxyethanol· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
02 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
03 Belamcanda Chinensis Extract Belamcanda Chinensis Extract
04 Coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract Job's Tears Seed Extract
05 Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Rice Bran Extract
06 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
07 Phenyl Trimethicone Phenyl Trimethicone
08 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
09 Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
10 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
11 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer
13 Dimethicone Dimethicone
14 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
15 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
16 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
17 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
18 Methicone Methicone
19 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
20 PEG-10 Dimethicone PEG-10 Dimethicone
21 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
22 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
23 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
24 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
25 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.