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Kanebo

Dew UV Day Essence 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.

Octinoxate + ethanol + fragrance + phenoxyethanol/chlorphenesin combo; essence is elegant but health profile compromised by EDC filter.

◉ 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.
70.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #802 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + ethanol + fragrance + phenoxyethanol/chlorphenesin combo; essence is elegant but health profile compromised by EDC filter.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A hybrid day essence built on zinc oxide with octinoxate, Uvinul T 150, Bemotrizinol and Uvinul A Plus. The texture is fluid and skincare-forward, but octinoxate, ethanol, fragrance and dual phenoxy-type preservatives stack up across the sensitivity and health axes.

Pros
  • Four-filter system covers UVB and broad UVA
  • Essence texture layers smoothly under makeup
  • Acetyl glucosamine and sodium hyaluronate add hydration
  • Lighter occlusivity than typical sunscreen creams
  • Behenyl alcohol provides a soft slip
Cons
  • Contains octinoxate, a coral-flagged UV filter
  • Contains ethanol and fragrance
  • Phenoxyethanol plus chlorphenesin preservative stack
  • Methylserine and other actives may not suit reactive skin

Who it's for: Suits normal to combination skin wanting an essence-feel daily SPF and not avoiding octinoxate, fragrance, or alcohol.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 86
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 30
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 58
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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) 29 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water· Zinc Oxide 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. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Butylene Glycol·Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Dimethicone·Behenyl Alcohol·Beheneth-25·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Isohexadecane·Methicone·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Polysorbate 80·Xanthan Gum·Acetyl Glucosamine· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Methylserine·Disodium Edta·arge extract (pending review)· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·dehydrodicreosol (pending review)· Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Phenoxyethanol·Chlorphenesin
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
04 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
05 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
06 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
07 Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
08 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
11 Dimethicone Dimethicone
12 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
13 Beheneth-25 Beheneth-25
14 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
15 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
16 Methicone Methicone
17 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
18 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
19 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
20 Acetyl Glucosamine Acetyl Glucosamine
21 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.
22 Methylserine Methylserine
23 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
24 arge extract Pending review
25 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
26 dehydrodicreosol Pending review
27 Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
28 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
29 Chlorphenesin Chlorphenesin