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UV Moist Essence / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 30g

UVモイストエッセンス / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 30g
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Ethanol high in list plus lavender, bergamot, rosemary essential oils — known photosensitizers/allergens; ceramide-rich essence base but irritation risk is real.

◉ 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.
66.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1066 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol high in list plus lavender, bergamot, rosemary essential oils — known photosensitizers/allergens; ceramide-rich essence base but irritation risk is real.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A hybrid essence pairing zinc oxide with octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus, and Tinosorb S, supported by ceramides and centella. Ethanol and lavender, bergamot, and rosemary oils sit in tension with the soothing actives.

Pros
  • Four-filter hybrid system including zinc oxide
  • Three ceramides plus phytosphingosine for barrier
  • Centella and rhodomyrtus for soothing
  • Tocopherol and squalane antioxidant layer
Cons
  • Contains ethanol; can be drying
  • Lavender, bergamot, and rosemary oils are allergens
  • Octinoxate sits alongside otherwise modern filters
  • Essence format may feel light for very dry skin

Who it's for: Hybrid-filter fans wanting a ceramide-rich essence who aren't reactive to ethanol or essential oils.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 82
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus 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.
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.
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) 49 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 4 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 7
Aqua· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene·Isotridecyl Isononanoate·Dipropylene Glycol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Dimethicone·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid. · Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract·Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract· Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract·Rubus Coreanus Root Extract·Platinum·Proteoglycan·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Silver· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyquaternium-51·Phytosphingosine·Butylene Glycol·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Sodium Bicarbonate·Cholesterol·Agar·Xanthan Gum·Cellulose Gum·Carbomer·Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate·Polysorbate 60·Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate·Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Disodium Edta·Phenoxyethanol· Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
04 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
05 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
06 Isotridecyl Isononanoate Isotridecyl Isononanoate
07 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
08 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
09 Dimethicone Dimethicone
10 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
11 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
12 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
13 Ceramide Ap ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
14 Ceramide Eop ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
15 Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
16 Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract Artichoke Leaf Extract
17 Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract Lemon Balm Leaf Extract
18 Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
19 Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract
20 Rubus Coreanus Root Extract
21 Platinum Platinum
22 Proteoglycan
23 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
24 Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
25 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
26 Silver Silver
27 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
28 Polyquaternium-51 Polyquaternium-51
29 Phytosphingosine Phytosphingosine
30 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
31 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
32 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
33 Sodium Bicarbonate Sodium Bicarbonate
34 Cholesterol Cholesterol
35 Agar Agar
36 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
37 Cellulose Gum Cellulose Gum
38 Carbomer Carbomer
39 Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate
40 Polysorbate 60 Polysorbate 60
41 Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
42 Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
43 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
44 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
45 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
46 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
47 Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
48 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
49 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.