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Shigaisen Yohou Non Chemical Moisturizing UV Cream 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 ZnO/TiO2 cream with hydrolyzed collagen and soothing extracts; fragrance- and alcohol-free. Higher silicone load aids slip but chalky-finish risk remains.

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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
83.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #191 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral ZnO/TiO2 cream with hydrolyzed collagen and soothing extracts; fragrance- and alcohol-free. Higher silicone load aids slip but chalky-finish risk remains.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A mineral cream with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide reaching SPF 50+ PA++++, padded with hydrolyzed collagen and soothing botanicals. A heavy silicone load aids slip, but chalky-finish risk is inherent to high-load mineral formulas.

Pros
  • Full mineral broad-spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Hydrolyzed collagen and aloe for moisture
  • Silicone base aids spreadability and slip
  • Suitable starting point for reactive skin
Cons
  • Likely visible whitecast on darker skin tones
  • Cyclopentasiloxane is a heavier volatile silicone
  • Cream weight may feel rich in summer heat

Who it's for: Suits dry or sensitive skin wanting full mineral protection at SPF 50+; skip if you need a fully invisible finish.

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. 75
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. 80
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.
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) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
03 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
04 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
07 Dimethicone Dimethicone
08 Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
09 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
10 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
11 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.
12 Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract Strawberry Geranium Extract
13 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
15 Morus Alba Root Extract White Mulberry Root Extract
16 Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Chamomile Flower Extract
17 Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract Acerola Fruit Extract
18 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
19 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
20 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
21 Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
22 Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
23 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
24 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
25 Peg-3 Dimethicone PEG-3 Dimethicone
26 Diglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
27 Trimethylsiloxysilicate Trimethylsiloxysilicate
28 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
29 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
30 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.