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Moist UV Essence / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 40g
モイストUVエッセンス / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 40g 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.
FF/AF essence with ZnO + modern DHHB/BEMT + 5-ceramide complex; octinoxate and octocrylene drag health 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #426 of 1558 in the current catalogue. FF/AF essence with ZnO + modern DHHB/BEMT + 5-ceramide complex; octinoxate and octocrylene drag health score.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Japanese hybrid essence blending modern filters (DHHB, Bemotrizinol, Parsol SLX) with zinc oxide, octocrylene, and octinoxate. A five-ceramide complex plus fullerene and niacinamide give it real skincare backing, though octinoxate and the PEG-rich emulsifier system temper the safety profile.
Pros
- Modern UV filters (DHHB, Bemotrizinol, Parsol SLX) lead the stack
- Five-ceramide complex plus fullerene and niacinamide
- Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
- Iron-oxide tint for tone-up without a stark white cast
- PA++++ broad-spectrum coverage
Cons
- Octinoxate is a legacy filter many buyers actively avoid
- PEG-rich emulsifier system can clash with PEG-sensitive skin
- Octocrylene carries ongoing contamination concerns
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a tinted Japanese essence with ceramides who accept octinoxate; not for those strictly avoiding legacy chemical filters.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 7 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.
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.
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) 51 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 8
Aqua· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Caprylyl Methicone·Butylene Glycol·Peg-8· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Glyceryl Undecylenate·Glyceryl Ricinoleate·Glyceryl Caprylate·Polyquaternium-51·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Fullerene·Onsen-sui· Ceramide Ng Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ag Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Phytosteryl Macadamiate·Phytosterols·Bis-peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Isostearic Acid·Cyclopentasiloxane·Methicone·Silver Oxide·Silica·Agar·Xanthan Gum·Pvp·Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate·Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate·Polysorbate 80·Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone·Hydrogenated Lecithin· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate·Pentasodium Pentetate·Phytic Acid·Phenoxyethanol·Talc·Iron Oxides
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
09 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
12 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
17 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer