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TAKAKO OHASHI
Watery Gel Protect UV / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50g / Spreads Well Non-Sticky Hydrating / Wild Rose and Lemon
ウォータリージェルプロテクトUV / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 本体 / 50g / よく伸びてベタつかず潤う / 野ばらとレモン SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Octinoxate + octocrylene; lemon peel and wild rose oils plus retinol and phenoxyethanol; phototoxic citrus + endocrine filter penalty.
◉ 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
67.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1043 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + octocrylene; lemon peel and wild rose oils plus retinol and phenoxyethanol; phototoxic citrus + endocrine filter penalty.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A hybrid tinted gel combining octinoxate, octocrylene, Tinosorb S, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide with a lavish humectant and extract list. The hydrating, smoothing finish is offset by lemon peel oil, retinol, and arbutin, which raise photosensitivity and sensitivity concerns.
Pros
- Hybrid filter system with mineral UVA coverage from zinc and titanium
- Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and proteoglycan deliver clear hydration
- Ceramide NG, squalane, and hydrogenated lecithin add barrier support
- Mica and iron oxides provide a skin-tone-evening tint
- Niacinamide-adjacent brightening actives like arbutin included
Cons
- Octinoxate is a legacy UVB filter with endocrine scrutiny
- Lemon peel oil can be photosensitizing on a daytime product
- Retinol in an SPF is an unusual irritation pairing
- Long extract list increases individual allergen exposure
Who it's for: Dry, normal skin wanting a hydrating tinted finish and comfortable with retinol and citrus oil in a daytime product.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
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.
Yes
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) 64 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Aqua·Dimethicone·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Cyclopentasiloxane· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Mica· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Aphanothece Sacrum Exopolysaccharides·Proteoglycan·Retinol·Arbutin·Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate·Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate·Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate· Ceramide Ng Skin-barrier lipid. ·Oryza Sativa Lees Extract·Oryza Sativa Bran Extract·Placental Protein·Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract·Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Hydrolyzed Collagen· Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Hydrolyzed Silk·Avena Sativa Kernel Extract·Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Extract·Soluble Collagen·Chlorella Vulgaris Extract·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root 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. ·Panax Ginseng Root Extract·Pueraria Lobata Root Extract· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Cyclodextrin·Isomalt·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Lecithin·Glycine Soja Sterols· 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. · Rosa Multiflora Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Polysorbate 20·Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer·Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Sodium Chloride·Phenoxyethanol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Iron Oxides·Aluminum Hydroxide·Citric Acid·Sodium Citrate·Dextrin Palmitate·Xanthan Gum·Carbomer·Potassium Hydroxide
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
07 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
12 Proteoglycan
15 Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate
34 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.
45 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.
46 Rosa Multiflora Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.