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Active Defense UV Sunscreen / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 70g

アクティブディフェンスUVサンスクリーン / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 本体 / 70g
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 SPF with ethanol, fragrance, tea tree and eucalyptus — irritation risk for sensitive skin despite ceramides and ferments.

△ 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.
76.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #511 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral SPF with ethanol, fragrance, tea tree and eucalyptus — irritation risk for sensitive skin despite ceramides and ferments.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A zinc oxide and titanium dioxide mineral formula loaded with ceramides, ferments, and niacinamide for skin support. The barrier-friendly actives sit alongside ethanol, fragrance, tea tree, and eucalyptus, which raise the irritation ceiling on sensitive skin.

Pros
  • Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide deliver SPF 50+ PA++++ mineral coverage
  • Ceramide NP, cholesterol, and phytosterols support the skin barrier
  • Niacinamide, panthenol, and adenosine round out a treatment-grade base
  • Ferment complex (Bifida, Lactobacillus, Saccharomyces) adds hydration
  • Polyhydroxystearic acid coating helps disperse mineral filters smoothly
Cons
  • Contains denatured alcohol high in the list, which can be drying
  • Fragrance is present and may trigger reactive skin
  • Tea tree and eucalyptus leaf extracts add essential-oil sensitizers
  • Dense mineral cream may leave a perceptible cast on deeper tones

Who it's for: Skin-care–first buyers who want a mineral SPF with barrier actives and don't mind ethanol, fragrance, and essential-oil botanicals.

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. 45
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. 70
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.
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) 61 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 7
Aqua· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Isononyl Isononanoate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Dicaprylyl Ether·Methyl Trimethicone·Acrylates Copolymer·Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone· Titanium Dioxide 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. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Polymethyl Methacrylate·Isoamyl Laurate·Isododecane·Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate·Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·1‚2-Hexanediol·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Pentylene Glycol·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Glucose·Chlorella Vulgaris Extract·Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate·Magnesium Sulfate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Aluminum Hydroxide·Butylene Glycol·Sorbitan Isostearate·Fructose·Fructooligosaccharides·Stearic Acid·Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Adenosine Smoothing active. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Nopalea Cochenillifera Fruit Extract·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Methylpropanediol·Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water·Phospholipids· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract·Bifida Ferment Lysate·Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract·Lactococcus Ferment Lysate·Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate·Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate·Cholesterol·Octanediol· Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Arginine·Phytosterols
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
06 Dicaprylyl Ether Dicaprylyl Ether
07 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
08 Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates Copolymer
09 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
10 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
11 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
12 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
13 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
14 Polymethyl Methacrylate Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
15 Isoamyl Laurate Isoamyl Laurate
16 Isododecane Isododecane
17 Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
18 Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
19 Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
20 Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
21 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
22 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
23 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
24 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
25 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
26 Glucose Glucose
27 Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Chlorella Extract
28 Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
29 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
30 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
31 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
32 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
33 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
34 Fructose Fructose
35 Fructooligosaccharides Fructooligosaccharides
36 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
37 Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
38 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.
39 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
40 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
41 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
42 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
43 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
44 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
45 Nopalea Cochenillifera Fruit Extract Nopal Cactus Fruit Extract
46 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
47 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
48 Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water Cornflower Water
49 Phospholipids
50 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
51 Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract Blue Agave Leaf Extract
52 Bifida Ferment Lysate Bifida Ferment Lysate
53 Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract Cape Aloe Leaf Extract
54 Lactococcus Ferment Lysate Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
55 Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
56 Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
57 Cholesterol Cholesterol
58 Octanediol Octanediol
59 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
60 Arginine Arginine
61 Phytosterols Phytosterols