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Sakura Collection 2026 Brightening Day Essence UV SPF 50+ PA++++
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.
Mineral base similar to standard variant but adds fragrance and sakura extract; otherwise comparable elegance and health profile.
△ 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. ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
78.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #432 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral base similar to standard variant but adds fragrance and sakura extract; otherwise comparable elegance and health profile.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A limited-edition variant of the Brightening Day Essence with cherry blossom extract, mica shimmer, and added Fragrance on top of the mineral SPF 51 base. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide still anchor UV protection, but ethanol high in the list and a fragrance addition stack sensitization risks.
Pros
- Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for broad-spectrum mineral cover
- Iron oxide tint plus mica brighten the finish
- Sakura leaf extract and vitamin C derivatives in the base
- PA++++ rated
Cons
- Ethanol and added Fragrance both present
- Sakura-edition still carries the floral and herbal oil bouquet
- Limited edition implies a short purchase window
- Essence base limits cosmetic elegance
Who it's for: Collectors of seasonal Japanese limited editions who tolerate fragrance and alcohol; not for routine daily wear on sensitive skin.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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.
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.
Essence
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.
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) 45 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Methylheptyl Laurate·Butylene Glycol·Ethylhexyl Palmitate· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Silk·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Isostearic Acid·Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil·Glyceryl Ascorbate·Lauryl Glyceryl Ascorbate·Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate·Myristyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate·Cetyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate·Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract·Dianthus Caryophyllus Flower Extract·Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract·Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract·Alteromonas Ferment Extract·Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture 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. · Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract·Jojoba Esters·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Xanthan Gum·Pentylene Glycol·Aluminum Hydroxide·Behenyl Alcohol·Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate·Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate·Batyl Alcohol·Sodium Stearoxy Pg-hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate·Sodium Alginate·Capryloyl Glycine·Citric Acid· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Phenoxyethanol·Mica·Iron Oxides·Stearic Acid· 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
06 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
09 Silk
24 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.
25 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.
36 Sodium Stearoxy Pg-hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate Sodium Stearoxy PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate
45 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.