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Base Clear UV Protector / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 30g

ベースクリアUVプロテクター / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 30g
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.

Fragrance-free claim but contains lemon peel, camphor, cardamom, bitter orange, mandarin oils; octinoxate present. Misleading claim limits sensitivity score.

◉ 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. 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).
69.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #864 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free claim but contains lemon peel, camphor, cardamom, bitter orange, mandarin oils; octinoxate present. Misleading claim limits sensitivity score.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

The Japan-domestic label of the Base Clear tone-up sunscreen — the same hybrid filter set with the lemon, camphor, cardamom, bitter orange, and mandarin oil scent profile and an octinoxate-led active list.

Pros
  • Hybrid filters spanning mineral and modern (TiO2, ZnO, BEMT, Uvinul A Plus)
  • Tone-up finish for evening base
  • Calendula and sage soothing extracts
  • Bis-glyceryl ascorbate and glyceryl glucoside support skin
Cons
  • Contains octinoxate
  • Heavy citrus and camphor essential-oil scent
  • Cold-pressed citrus oils can be photosensitizing
  • Talc inclusion will not suit all preferences

Who it's for: JP-domestic shoppers who want a tone-up base and tolerate essential-oil scents and octinoxate.

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. 77
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Zinc Oxide 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.
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.
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) 47 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 5 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Aqua·Butylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Cyclopentasiloxane· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Sorbitol·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Behenyl Alcohol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Diphenyl Dimethicone·Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride·Triethylhexanoin·Phytosteryl Macadamiate·Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract· Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate·Behenic Acid·Hydrogenated Brassica Campestris Seed Oil·Stearic Acid·Carbomer·Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate·Xanthan Gum·Palmitic Acid·Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate·Potassium Hydroxide·Glyceryl Glucoside·Bis-glyceryl Ascorbate·Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Biosaccharide Gum-1·Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Hydroxyacetophenone·Sodium Cocomonoglyceride Sulfate·Aluminum Hydroxide·Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer·Talc· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Phenoxyethanol· Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil· Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Expressed Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
04 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
05 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
06 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
07 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
08 Sorbitol Sorbitol
09 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
10 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
11 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
12 Diphenyl Dimethicone Diphenyl Dimethicone
13 Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
14 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
15 Phytosteryl Macadamiate Phytosteryl Macadamiate
16 Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Calendula Flower Extract
17 Salvia 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.
18 Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
19 Behenic Acid Behenic Acid
20 Hydrogenated Brassica Campestris Seed Oil Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
21 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
22 Carbomer Carbomer
23 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
24 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
25 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
26 Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
27 Potassium Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide
28 Glyceryl Glucoside Glyceryl Glucoside
29 Bis-glyceryl Ascorbate Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate
30 Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
31 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
32 Biosaccharide Gum-1 Biosaccharide Gum-1
33 Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
34 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
35 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
36 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
37 Sodium Cocomonoglyceride Sulfate Sodium Cocomonoglyceride Sulfate
38 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
39 Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
40 Talc Talc
41 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
42 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
43 Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
44 Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
45 Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil Cardamom Seed Oil
46 Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
47 Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Expressed NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.