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Reihaku Hatomugi The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++

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.

Chemical SPF50+ with octinoxate + ethanol + avobenzone/octocrylene, methyl/ethylparaben, BHT; lightweight gel but high-irritation potential.

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.
63.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1249 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Chemical SPF50+ with octinoxate + ethanol + avobenzone/octocrylene, methyl/ethylparaben, BHT; lightweight gel but high-irritation potential.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A fragrance-free chemical SPF 50+ PA++++ gel using octinoxate, avobenzone, and octocrylene. Ethanol is the third ingredient and the base carries both methylparaben and ethylparaben plus BHT, narrowing it to a lower-cost daily option.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free
  • Adds ceramide NG and sodium hyaluronate
  • Lightweight gel finish
  • Aloe and yuzu peel oil round out the base
Cons
  • Ethanol sits third on the list
  • Contains methylparaben and ethylparaben
  • Older filter set with no modern UVA booster
  • BHT in the base

Who it's for: Cost-conscious shoppers wanting a fragrance-free SPF 50+ chemical gel and not concerned by ethanol or parabens.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 98
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 48
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 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.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene 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.
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.
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.
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) 24 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 2 ACTIVE 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. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Steareth-6·Dimethicone·Butylene Glycol·Carbomer·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. ·Prunus Persica Leaf Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract· Citrus Junos Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Cocos Nucifera Oil· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Ceramide Ng Skin-barrier lipid. ·Xanthan Gum·Tetrasodium Edta·Sodium Hydroxide· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. · Methylparaben Paraben preservative. ·Ethylparaben·Phenoxyethanol
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 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
05 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
06 Steareth-6 Steareth-6
07 Dimethicone Dimethicone
08 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
09 Carbomer Carbomer
10 Coix Lacryma-Jobi Seed Extract Job's Tears Seed Extract
11 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.
12 Prunus Persica Leaf Extract Peach Leaf Extract
13 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
14 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.
15 Cocos Nucifera Oil Coconut Oil
16 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
17 Ceramide Ng ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
18 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
20 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
21 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
22 Methylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
23 Ethylparaben Ethylparaben
24 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol