Sunscreen Ranker Independent ranker
EM
Embryolisse

Embryolisse Protection Cream / SPF20 / PA+++ / 40ml

アンブリオリス プロテクションクリーム / SPF20 / PA+++ / 40ml
SPF 20 · PA+++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Fragrance plus limonene noted; ensulizole and modern filters benign, low SPF limits utility; richer cream feel.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
67.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #985 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance plus limonene noted; ensulizole and modern filters benign, low SPF limits utility; richer cream feel.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A richer SPF20 cream using modern non-EDC filters (Uvinul A Plus, T 150, bemotrizinol, PBSA) with shea butter and tocopherol for skin feel. Low SPF caps daily-use utility, and the formula carries fragrance plus limonene.

Pros
  • Modern filter quartet with no octinoxate or oxybenzone
  • Ethanol-free base, easier on dehydrated skin
  • Shea butter and squalane-adjacent emollients for dryness
  • Tocopherol and aloe extract add antioxidant support
  • PA+++ UVA coverage despite the low SPF
Cons
  • SPF20 falls short for high-UV days or outdoor exposure
  • Contains fragrance and limonene, a known sensitizer
  • Cream texture may feel heavy under makeup
  • Beeswax and rich emollients can disturb acne-prone skin

Who it's for: Dry or normal skin seeking a nourishing daily moisturizer-style SPF for indoor and low-UV days, not for beachside or extended outdoor wear.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 58
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 88
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 68
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
PBSA Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Chemical
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Aqua· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Steareth-21·Cetyl Palmitate· Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid PBSA ·Steareth-2·Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·1‚2-Hexanediol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Beeswax·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate·Glyceryl Stearate·Peg-100 Stearate·Cetyl Alcohol·Octyldodecanol·Tocopheryl Acetate·Xanthan Gum·Sodium Hydroxide·Chlorphenesin·Caprylyl Glycol·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Hydrolyzed Soy Protein· Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
03 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
04 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
05 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
06 Steareth-21
07 Cetyl Palmitate Cetyl Palmitate
08 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid LEGACY FILTER PBSA
09 Steareth-2 Steareth-2
10 Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
11 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
12 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Beeswax Beeswax
15 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
16 Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate
17 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
18 Peg-100 Stearate PEG-100 Stearate
19 Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol
20 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
21 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
22 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
23 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
24 Chlorphenesin Chlorphenesin
25 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
26 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
27 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.
28 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
29 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
30 Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
31 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.