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Reihaku Hatomugi The Tone Up UV Milky Gel 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.

Same Hatomugi base — octinoxate, ethanol, fragrance, methylparaben, BHT, dyes; tone-up TiO2 modest cast risk.

◉ 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.
64.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1196 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same Hatomugi base — octinoxate, ethanol, fragrance, methylparaben, BHT, dyes; tone-up TiO2 modest cast risk.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

An SPF 50+ PA++++ tone-up gel pairing octinoxate, avobenzone, octocrylene, DHHB, and titanium dioxide. The base relies on ethanol, fragrance, methylparaben, BHT, and synthetic dyes, so the sensitivity profile is the main trade-off.

Pros
  • Broad-spectrum hybrid filter mix with DHHB
  • Tone-up titanium dioxide brightens the look of skin
  • Adds aloe, hatomugi seed, and yuzu peel extracts
  • Lightweight gel texture
Cons
  • Ethanol is the third ingredient
  • Contains fragrance and methylparaben
  • BHT plus Blue 1, Red 227, and Yellow 4 dyes
  • Octinoxate-led UVB profile

Who it's for: Resilient skin looking for a low-cost SPF 50+ PA++++ tone-up gel and comfortable with fragrance and denatured 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. 66
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 33
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 48
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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
Gel
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) 35 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 2
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Alcohol 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. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Dimethicone·Steareth-6·Carbomer·Aluminum Hydroxide·Hydrated Silica·Tetrasodium Edta· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Prunus Persica Leaf Extract·Dipropylene Glycol·Xanthan Gum·Blue 1·Butylene Glycol·Silica·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Mica· Methylparaben Paraben preservative. ·Cocos Nucifera Oil· Citrus Junos Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Phenoxyethanol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Tin Oxide·Red 227· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Sodium Hydroxide·Coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Coix Lacryma-Jobi Seed Extract· Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Yellow 4
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
04 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
06 Dimethicone Dimethicone
07 Steareth-6 Steareth-6
08 Carbomer Carbomer
09 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
10 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
11 Tetrasodium Edta
12 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
13 Prunus Persica Leaf Extract Peach Leaf Extract
14 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
15 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
16 Blue 1 Blue 1
17 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
18 Silica Silica
19 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
20 Mica Mica
21 Methylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
22 Cocos Nucifera Oil Coconut Oil
23 Citrus Junos Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
24 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
25 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
26 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
27 Tin Oxide Tin Oxide
28 Red 227
29 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
30 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
31 Coix Lacryma-jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract Job's Tears Seed Extract
32 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.
33 Coix Lacryma-Jobi Seed Extract Job's Tears Seed Extract
34 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
35 Yellow 4