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Sofina
est UV Protection Cream 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.
Marketed fragrance-free but contains alcohol and octinoxate alongside modern EHT/BEMT/DHHB; cream texture is pleasant on skin.
◉ 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.
68.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #928 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Marketed fragrance-free but contains alcohol and octinoxate alongside modern EHT/BEMT/DHHB; cream texture is pleasant on skin.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Multi-filter Japanese hybrid pairing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with modern triazines including bemotrizinol and Uvinul T 150 for top UV coverage. Ethanol, octinoxate, PEG-1540, and fragrance still bring sensitivity penalties.
Pros
- Six UV filters spanning UVB and UVA
- Includes modern bemotrizinol and Uvinul T 150
- PA++++ for the highest UVA grade
- Ectoine, trehalose, and squalane in the base
Cons
- Ethanol appears high in the formula
- Octinoxate retained alongside newer filters
- PEG-1540 and added fragrance present
- Long INCI complicates reactive-skin patch testing
Who it's for: Buyers wanting the broadest UV coverage of the est lineup and who don't react to alcohol, octinoxate, or added fragrance.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 filters resolved
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 38 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Chamomilla Recutita Extract·Water· Zinc Oxide 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. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Butylene Glycol·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dimethicone·Isononyl Isononanoate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Sodium Acrylates/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·5-Triazine (pending review)·2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxy]-1 (pending review)· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·PEG-1540·Sorbitan Isostearate·Silica·Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract·Aesculus Hippocastanum 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. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Ectoine·Diglycol Guanidine Succinate·Trehalose·Algae Extract·Polianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide· Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Zingiber Officinale Root Extract· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Cetyl-pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide·Xanthan Gum·Isostearic Acid· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Edta·Fragrance. * indicates "active ingredient." If no indication is given (pending review)·it indicates "other ingredients."Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients (pending review)
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
04 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 5-Triazine Pending review
15 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxy]-1 Pending review
16 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
22 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.
29 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.
37 Fragrance. * indicates "active ingredient." If no indication is given Pending review
38 it indicates "other ingredients."Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients Pending review