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Takami UV Protection / SPF50 / PA++++ / 30g

タカミUVプロテクション / SPF50 / PA++++ / 30g
SPF 50+ · 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.

Modern non-octinoxate filter stack (EHT, Tinosols, avobenzone, Mexoryl XL) in alcohol-denat base; elegant finish but ethanol hits sensitivity.

◐ 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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin.
82.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #262 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern non-octinoxate filter stack (EHT, Tinosols, avobenzone, Mexoryl XL) in alcohol-denat base; elegant finish but ethanol hits sensitivity.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

An octinoxate-free chemical cream with a modern filter stack — ethylhexyl triazone, Mexoryl XL, Bemotrizinol, avobenzone, and Uvinul A Plus — in an alcohol-denat base. The light, makeup-friendly finish reflects the ethanol-driven texture engineering.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free formulation
  • Modern filter blend with no octinoxate
  • Includes Mexoryl XL (drometrizole trisiloxane) for UVA cover
  • Lightweight, makeup-compatible cream finish
  • Sodium hyaluronate and tocopherol for slip and antioxidant
Cons
  • Alcohol denat is high in the formula
  • May feel drying or sting on compromised skin
  • Isopropyl myristate can be comedogenic for some users
  • 30g size is on the smaller side

Who it's for: Skin tolerant of ethanol who want a modern, octinoxate-free chemical filter system under makeup.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 90
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. 80
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 72
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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 T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus 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.
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) 29 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Aqua·Coco-caprylate/Caprate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Silica·Isopropyl Myristate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL ·Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate·C15-19 Alkane· Alcohol Denat. Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Cellulose·Propanediol· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Phenoxyethanol·Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate·Hydroxyacetophenone·Caprylyl Glycol·Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate·Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer·Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate·Sodium Hydroxide·Glycine· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Glyceryl Oleate Citrate·Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
03 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
04 Silica Silica
05 Isopropyl Myristate Isopropyl Myristate
06 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
07 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
08 Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
09 C15-19 Alkane C15-19 Alkane
10 Alcohol Denat. ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
11 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
12 Cellulose Cellulose
13 Propanediol Propanediol
14 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
15 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
16 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
17 Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
18 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
19 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
20 Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
21 Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
22 Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
23 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
24 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
25 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
26 Glycine Glycine
27 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
28 Glyceryl Oleate Citrate Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
29 Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Rice Bran Oil