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Sofina

est Brightening UV Protector 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 plus ethanol and fragrance burden sensitivity and health; ZnO/TiO2 mineral booster and silicone texture give a refined finish.

◉ 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.
65.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1154 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate plus ethanol and fragrance burden sensitivity and health; ZnO/TiO2 mineral booster and silicone texture give a refined finish.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Japanese silicone-based hybrid with zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and octinoxate. The ethanol-forward base delivers a light, elegant feel under makeup but stacks added fragrance on top of a dated organic filter.

Pros
  • Hybrid mineral and chemical filter system
  • Silicone fluid base for a lightweight cream finish
  • Squalane and tocopherol round out the base
  • Alumina-treated titanium dioxide for dispersion
Cons
  • Ethanol sits high in the ingredient list
  • Octinoxate is a dated organic UV filter
  • Added fragrance present
  • PA+++ trails the PA++++ siblings in the est line

Who it's for: Buyers who want a lightweight Japanese silicone finish under makeup and can tolerate alcohol, fragrance, and octinoxate.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 94
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 70
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 34
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. 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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
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.
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) 23 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Chamomilla Recutita Extract·Cyclomethicone·Water·Dimethicone· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · 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. ·Talc·Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer·Polysilicone-10·Algae Extract· Citrus Junos Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Peg-12 Dimethicone·Methicone·Alumina/Silica Treated Titanium Dioxide· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Aluminum Hydroxide·Hydrated Silica· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Chamomilla Recutita Extract Chamomile Extract
02 Cyclomethicone Cyclomethicone
03 Water Water
04 Dimethicone Dimethicone
05 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
07 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
08 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
09 Talc Talc
10 Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
11 Polysilicone-10
12 Algae Extract Algae Extract
13 Citrus Junos Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
14 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
15 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
16 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
17 Peg-12 Dimethicone PEG-12 Dimethicone
18 Methicone Methicone
19 Alumina/Silica Treated Titanium Dioxide
20 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
21 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
22 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
23 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.