These reviews were originally posted on Reddit (now deleted) on November 2, 2020. I’ve replaced links with archive links if necessary (and available) and made minor formatting changes and corrections, but otherwise haven’t done any editing or updating. Some links are broken, and a lot of the information has to be outdated by now. Most, if not all, of the products have been reformulated or discontinued since.

Disclaimers (2026)

• This is all specific to the products as sold in Japan as of 2020 or earlier. What seem like the same products may have different formulations etc. in other countries (example) and in the present day, so make sure to double check specifically for what you would be buying. (And also, double check in case I got anything wrong or got different products mixed up or something.)
• I’ve added my usual disclaimer under all the ingredient lists, but take it all with an extra large grain of salt because this post was from before I learned more about ingredient names.

[Reviews] Japanese sunscreens pt. 2: Allie Extra UV Gel N (2020), Tunemakers Undiluted Solution UV Protector, Anessa Perfect UV Skincare Milk (2018), Curél UV Protection Essence, Ettusais Herbal UV Jelly, and Mieufa Fragrance UV Spray: Clear (unscented)

Part 1: Japanese sunscreens: Allie Extra UV Gel & Highlight Gel, Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence & Athlizm Skin Protect Essence, Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV, Etvos Mineral UV Powder, Mieufa Fragrance UV Spray, Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence, Sports Beauty Sun Protect Gel and more (c. June 2019 + edits)

I’ve tried some more sunscreens since I made the post above. Aside from the Allie and the Anessa, I imagine most of the sunscreens in pt. 2 are probably hard to get your hands on outside of Japan, so this is mostly for anyone living or (eventually) traveling in Japan. The Bioré, Canmake, and Skin Aqua sunscreens seem to be popular on this sub, so if you want to hear my thoughts on those, see pt. 1.

I know the premise section below is pretty long, but I think it’s important for you to know these things for context. What works for me may not work for someone with oily skin, for instance, and most people probably don’t need quite as much sun protection as I do. YMMV no matter what, of course, but keeping this stuff in mind should help.

If you’re not familiar with what gels/milks/etc. are in the context of Japanese sunscreen, you can refer to the sunscreen section of the glossary I posted here.

Also, for further context, I wrote the first review today and all the others back in May.

THE PREMISE

• Skin type: Dry/dehydrated. Still photosensitive mostly on my face, by which I mean my skin gets red, stiff, ruddy, and even itchy with small blisters if I let it get that far. Somewhat sensitive/reactive. Fitzpatrick skin phototype III, but the sun allergy makes me type I in practice.
• Skin tone: Relatively pale East Asian (probably NC15). I’m not going to be able to tell you whether any given sunscreen would leave a white cast unless it’s really obvious.
• Usage environment: Hot, humid, UVI 10+ in the summer, and fairly cold, not extremely dry, UVI maybe 4–5 in the winter. I haven’t been outside much at all this year, though, especially while the sun is out. (For posterity: I’m writing this during the COVID-19 pandemic, and I’m not an essential worker.)
• Additional precautions: If I’m outside for a significant amount of time during the day, I also use a parasol, a cap (because I’m not fully diligent with my parasol use), sunglasses, UPF clothing if possible (but realistically, usually not, though I would definitely make sure of this if I’m going hiking or something), and now with covid, UPF masks.
• Specific criteria: Definitely SPF 50+ PA++++ (the highest ratings possible in Japan), or at least just PA++++ if I’m staying indoors, though it’s hard to find any PA++++ sunscreens that aren’t SPF 50+ anyway. I did make an exception for the Curél sunscreen, as I will explain later.
• Makeup notes: While I did start wearing foundation after I posted pt. 1, it happens so rarely now (because covid) that I won’t really be able to discuss compatibility at this point.
• Other things to note: I definitely use the recommended amount of sunscreen, possibly more, so they might feel different with more casual use. Also, I’m not a chemist or otherwise qualified beyond being bilingual, so I apologize for any mistranslations in the lists of ingredients. And please keep in mind that the “advertised as” part isn’t very thorough.
• TL;DR ratings: HG = holy grail, WRP = will repurchase, WNRP = will not repurchase.

THE SUNSCREENS

1. Allie Extra UV Gel N (2020 formula): The latest version of my long-reigning HG for general use; still HG
2. Tunemakers Undiluted Solution UV Protector: Would be HG for indoor use if it were more affordable
3. Anessa Perfect UV Skincare Milk a (2018 formula): Probably WNRP because of the fragrance
4. Curél UV Protection Essence: WNRP but unique in that it has TiO₂ only
5. Ettusais Herbal UV Jelly: WNRP and discontinued anyway
6. Mieufa Fragrance UV Spray: Clear (unscented): WRP (would be HG except I’m not that passionate about sunscreen sprays in general; I guess HG as far as sprays go)

THE REVIEWS

1. Kanebo Allie Extra UV Gel N (ALLIE エクストラUV ジェルN) 2020 formula

• SPF 50+ PA++++ / Gel / Long-reigning HG for general use
• Links: Official website (4th one down; link in Japanese), RatzillaCosme
• UV filters: Zinc oxide, octinoxate, Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150
• List price: Not given; 2178 JPY for 90 g where I bought it recently = 24.2 JPY/g
• Advertised as: “Super Friction-Proof,” “Super Waterproof,” includes moisturizing ingredients; can be washed off with face wash/body soap; can be used as a makeup primer; contains hyaluronic acid; “deep layer damage UV barrier technology ADVAN;” paraben-free, fragrance-free; can be used at the beach, playing sports outdoors, etc.

My trusty Allie Extra UV Gel, the first sunscreen reviewed in pt. 1, was reformulated in February to strengthen the friction-proof property. I think I’ve used four different formulations of this product, starting with the first version introduced in 2011. A lot of ingredients have changed, as I write out in detail here, but I wasn’t too worried, given their track record. As I’ve come to understand, some people loved the previous version and others hated it; I’m sure it’s going to be the same for this version too.

A side-by-side comparison of the packaging suggests that the main difference is the change from “Friction-Proof” to “Super Friction-Proof.” I put off posting this for months because I haven’t worn this sunscreen on my body much, nor have I sweated as much as I usually do in the summer, but my new black backpack (purchased in late spring) would usually have had traces of sunscreen all over it by now and I don’t see sunscreen on my T-shirt collars, so the new formulation really might be more friction-proof than its predecessor.

Otherwise, the two formulations don’t feel all that different to me. The 2020 formula might be a tad bit greasier, but I think the difference is negligible. Not having white stuff all over my belongings has been great, so if that’s the tradeoff, I’m fine with it. As with the previous formulation, it goes on pretty white but it settles in.

Recently I started using a new moisturizer, and I noticed that the sunscreen applies very differently depending on what you use before it (which I guess should have been obvious). With my usual moisturizer, it was important to wait until the moisturizer has been absorbed, or else you end up looking like you smeared Nivea cream all over a wet face. If I do wait, I don’t notice any pilling later on and would say they work well together. With the slightly greasier new moisturizer, I can apply the sunscreen right away, but then there’s pilling later on and I feel the need to take everything off before I reapply. This does seem to be mitigated if I wait after the new moisturizer, too, but it still feels greasier overall than it does with my usual moisturizer. So this could be something to keep in mind if you’re having pilling issues with this sunscreen (and maybe other sunscreens too). I’ll post mini reviews of the moisturizers in the comments [now deleted; quoted below].

Ingredients: Water, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol, Octinoxate, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, PEG-400, Polysorbate 80, Polysilicone-9, Xanthan Gum, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, C30-45 Olefin, Sorbitan Oleate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen

Disclaimer: I’m just a bilingual sunscreen enthusiast with no background in science. If you’re allergic to anything, double-check to make sure I didn’t get anything wrong.

The moisturizers mentioned in the Allie Extra UV Gel N review:

My usual moisturizer is Curél Intensive Moisture Facial Cream (official website/RatzillaCosme). It’s a very lightweight cream that is much more effective than its almost gel cream-like texture would suggest. It absorbs better than any other cream I’ve ever used. Technically it’s marketed toward sensitive, dry skin, but I would recommend it for most skin types.

The new moisturizer I’m trying out is the Carté Hirudoid Moisture Cream (official website with practically no information) from Kosé and Maruho Pharma. I wasn’t able to find any information about this new line in English, so first I’ll talk about the line, and then I’ll do a mini review of this specific product.

It all begins with Maruho Pharma’s prescription-only Hirudoid line of medical-grade moisturizers (official website). It’s regularly prescribed by dermatologists, and has come to be so widely sought after by the Japanese beauty community that it actually became a problem. The star ingredient is a heparinoid (or heparinoids?), and a bunch of OTC products with heparinoids have popped up over the past couple of years to meet the enormous demand (related article in Japanese), the first one I know of being the Matsukiyo Hirumenaido line from the drugstore chain Matsumoto Kiyoshi. The Carté Hirudoid line was launched this September (press release) as a joint venture by Kosé and Maruho Pharma, which I guess makes it the official OTC version.

So, back to the cream. I started using Differin regularly and decided to try this to see whether it might be more appropriate for my drier skin. I saw a review that claimed it gets absorbed very well, but I personally find that it kind of sits on top of my skin, and it especially feels greasy in combination with the Allie sunscreen. I think it might indeed be more moisturizing than the Curél cream, but the texture bothers me for daytime use. Honestly I’m disappointed, but I definitely set my expectations pretty high. I don’t hate it and might even be happy if I weren’t familiar with the Curél cream or the reputation of the Hirudoid line. But I do see a lot of rave reviews, so it really must be a YMMV thing. Maybe I need to use a smaller amount? The product is a bouncier texture than the Curél cream, also with a slightly gel cream-like texture but more substantial, if that makes any sense.

Both come in 40 g jars. The Curél cream is 2300 JPY on Amazon.co.jp and the Carté Hirudoid cream is 3500 JPY, but I swear the latter cost about the same as the Curél cream when I bought it at my nearest drugstore.

Posted as a comment on November 16, 2020 re: Carté Hirudoid Moisture Cream:

Active ingredients: Heparinoid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Other ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Liquid Paraffin, Triethylhexanoin, Cholesteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Triethanolamine, Petrolatum, Serine, Theanine, Acetyl Hydroxyproline, Tocopherol, Naturally Sourced Vitamin E, Acrylic Acid/Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Isostearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Glycerylamidoethyl Methacrylate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Glyceryl Glucoside, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phytosterols, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyoxyethylene Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 80, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben

“Heparinoid HD” = Heparinoid; “Moisture Barrier CPX” = Glyceryl Glucoside, Glycerylamidoethyl Methacrylate/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Serine, Theanine, Acetyl Hydroxyproline, Squalane, Glycerin

Also, I just noticed that the box indicates the recommended amount with a circle that’s approximately 8 mm (5/16") in diameter, described as a pearl-sized amount. I think I was indeed using a bit too much. I’ll give it another try at some point and add a comment here, for anyone running a search.

Disclaimer: I’m just a bilingual skincare enthusiast with no background in science. I find quasi-drug ingredient lists particularly tricky, so please take this translation with a huge grain of salt. If you’re allergic to anything, double-check to make sure I didn’t get anything wrong.

2. Rafra Japan Tunemakers Undiluted Solution UV Protector (TUNEMAKERS 原液UVプロテクター)

• SPF 50+ PA++++ / Milk / Would be HG for indoor use if it were more affordable
• Links: Official website (link in Japanese)
• UV filters: Octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide
• List price: 3080 JPY for 30 ml = 102.666666667 JPY/ml
• Advertised as: Contains fullerenes, a vitamin C derivative (I guess that’s the ascorbyl-2-phosphate magnesium), and ceramides (rice bran sphingoglycolipid); first sunscreen in the world to contain a high amount of Sun Guard Fullerene; protects against UVA, UVB, infrared light, blue light, and air pollution

I know the claims sound gimmicky, and this is hands down the most expensive sunscreen I’ve ever used (though there are much more expensive ones out there, I know). My photosensitivity symptoms start to show up if I’m sitting in front of a bright monitor for long enough, even with a fresh layer of normal sunscreen, so I’m pretty sure I’m also allergic to blue light (not as much as UV rays, but still).

After deciding that I don’t like the Etvos powder after all (6th sunscreen discussed in pt. 1), I started looking at other sunscreens that claim to provide blue light protection. There aren’t a ton of options out there, so I decided to give this a try in spite of it being more expensive than I’d like. I was skeptical, but I’ve found that my symptoms don’t show up when I wear this, even while sitting in front of my three-monitor setup—though I haven’t pulled any all-nighters, which is when real damage is done.

(So not only is this completely anecdotal and in no way scientific, I haven’t even tried it under the conditions that would definitely give me an allergic reaction. Please keep that in mind if you’re reading this as someone specifically looking for blue light protection.)

Beyond the blue light thing: It’s a milk sunscreen, but it’s a milk that even the anti-milk (me) feel comfortable wearing. It’s like the epitome of cosmetic elegance, though the tradeoff (in addition to the price) is that it’s neither waterproof nor friction-proof. It really feels like it’s just a really light moisturizer, with no white cast whatsoever. I think.

The one complaint I have aside from the price is that the packaging makes it difficult to use it up completely. It’s in a very thick opaque plastic bottle with a pump, which I’m sure provides solid protection for all those antioxidants, but I really wish they would opt for an airless pump, even if it means I have to pay a little more. Speaking of packaging, they changed the label design earlier this year (old packaging), but I don’t think there was a reformulation.

If you’re in Japan, they usually have Tunemakers products in so-called variety shops (Loft, Plaza, etc.) where they also usually have testers, though testers generally aren’t really a thing right now (covid).

Ingredients: Water, Octinoxate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Uvinul A Plus, Caprylyl Methicone, Isostearic Acid, Fullerenes, Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate Magnesium, Rice Bran Sphingoglycolipid, Alpha-Arbutin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Leaf Extract, Lauroyl Lysine, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Arginine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lysolecithin, Xanthan Gum, Cholesterol, Dihydrocholeth-20, PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phytic Acid, Polysilicone-14, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Silver Oxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, PVP, BHT, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben

Disclaimer: I’m just a bilingual sunscreen enthusiast with no background in science. If you’re allergic to anything, double-check to make sure I didn’t get anything wrong.

EDIT: There was a quiet reformulation in February 2021 due to ingredient availability. For what it’s worth, I can’t tell the difference. If anyone needs a translation of the updated ingredient list, let me know. (I thought about posting it as a news article, but I’m pretty sure I’m the only person on the sub who uses this, and I don‘t want to come across like I’m encouraging other people to use it without more scientific evidence of its efficacy.)

3. Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Skincare Milk (ANESSA パーフェクトUV スキンケアミルク) 2018 formula

• SPF 50+ PA++++ / Milk / Probably WNRP because of the fragrance
• Links: Official website with the 2020 reformulation (link in Japanese), RatzillaCosme
• UV filters: Zinc oxide, octinoxate, octocrylene, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S
• List price: 3300 JPY for 60 ml = 55 JPY/ml
• Advertised as: For face and body; very waterproof but can be washed off with soap; 80-minute swimming test confirms the product is waterproof; protection strengthens in contact with sweat/water; can be used as makeup primer; sand-proof; effective on the beach, at the pool, while playing sports, other outdoor activities, going outside in strong sunlight

I bought a predecessor of this sunscreen ages ago and absolutely hated it, which is the biggest reason why I’ve avoided milk sunscreens all these years. One day I found myself in a situation where I had to buy sunscreen late at night (for the next day, I mean), and the mini version (20 ml) of this was the only selection I could trust that was available at the nearest convenience store. And you know, maybe it’s all the reformulations that have taken place since, but it’s a lot better than I remember.

I still prefer my usual Allie Extra UV Gel and probably won’t buy this again unless I’m in a similar situation, but it’s good to know it’s an option. The tiny bottle is highly portable and probably available anywhere in Japan. I know the protection is top-of-the-line for Japanese products, along with Allie, and it actually felt nicer than expected on my skin—slightly drying, not enough to be a deal-breaker—but the fragrance is too strong for me. They call it a “citrus soap” fragrance, but it registers more like a flowery perfume for me. (I’m sure it wouldn’t be too strong for most people. I prefer unfragranced skincare products, very lightly fragranced at most.)

I hear milk sunscreens are more waterproof than gels, so there’s that, and they do make waterproofing a big selling point.

This sunscreen was reformulated in February, less than a month after I bought it (2020 formula on RatzillaCosme). The new formula contains octisalate and Parsol SLX in addition to the UV filters in the 2018 formula.

Ingredients: Dimethicone, Water, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol, Octinoxate, Talc, Isopropyl Myristate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Uvinul A Plus, Glycerin, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, Dextrin Palmitate, Xylitol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Tinosorb S, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Sodium Chloride, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina (Rose Hips) Fruit Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Potentilla Erecta (Tormentil) Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Soluble Collagen, PPG-17, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isostearic Acid, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Trisodium EDTA, BHT, Tocopherol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance

Disclaimer: I’m just a bilingual sunscreen enthusiast with no background in science. If you’re allergic to anything, double-check to make sure I didn’t get anything wrong.

4. Kao Curél UV Protection Essence (キュレル UVエッセンス) B

• SPF 30 PA+++ / Essence / WNRP but unique in that it has TiO₂ only
• Links: Official website (link in Japanese), RatzillaCosme
• UV filter: Titanium dioxide
• List price: Not given; 1650 JPY for 50 g on Amazon.co.jp = 33 JPY/g
• Advertised as: For face and body; can be used on babies; fragrance-free; colorant-free; no chemical (organic) filters; alcohol-free; hypoallergenic; noncomedogenic; contains pseudoceramides, eucalyptus extract, and thujopsis dolabrata branch extract for hydration and dipotassium glycyrrhizate (ed. note: derived from licorice root) as an anti-inflammatory to soothe skin; very little white cast, can be used as makeup primer

First things first, they claim it won’t leave much of a white cast, which might possibly be true in comparison to other sunscreens that only contain physical (non-organic) filters, but if you’re used to sunscreens with chemical (organic) filters like I am, make sure to look at a mirror and rub it in very well. If I can detect a white cast, it’s going to be obvious on a lot of people.

I broke my SPF 50+ PA++++ rule because of the very specific circumstances that led me to buy this product. (Warning: This is really, really dumb.) I was staying at a friend’s place for a whole week in August 2019, and the room I was sleeping in had large windows on two walls and no curtains. The sun shines in by the time I wake up, and I ended up taking the desperate and extremely SCAcirclejerk action of putting sunscreen on before I go to sleep. Yes, I know most of the sunscreen would have rubbed off by the time morning came, but anything was better than nothing. Because I would be wearing it overnight, I went looking for something that seems extra gentle and went for this. The first night, I put a thick layer on without looking at a mirror, and woke up to realize I look like a post-performance Butoh dancer. At least this means I managed to sleep without having it all rub off, I guess.

It definitely feels gentle and could be something to try if you’re looking for a physical sunscreen and if SPF 30 PA+++ is enough for you. It could also be an option for anyone that wants to avoid zinc oxide and all chemical filters. In spite of how I keep talking about the white cast, it’s probably not bad as physical sunscreens can get (everything else I’ve ever used include chemical filters).

Active ingredient: Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate / Inactive ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Distearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate, Stearic Acid, Dextrin Palmitate, Cetyl PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Eucalyptus Globulus (Tasmanian Blue Gum) Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide (A), Acrylic Acid/Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Petrolatum, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, 2-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, PEG-400, Agar, Disodium EDTA

Disclaimer: I’m just a bilingual skincare enthusiast with no background in science. I find quasi-drug ingredient lists particularly tricky, so please take this translation with a huge grain of salt. If you’re allergic to anything, double-check to make sure I didn’t get anything wrong.

5. Ettusais Herbal UV Jelly (エテュセ ハーバルUVジェリー)

• SPF 50+ PA++++ / Gel / WNRP and discontinued anyway
• UV filters: Zinc oxide, octinoxate, octocrylene, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, titanium dioxide

A kind user mentioned that this product can be used on your scalp in their comment on my previous post. The combination of this claim (which is indeed made by Ettusais) and the product name—“jelly” instead of the usual “gel”—made me picture a clear gel, not the usual gel cream that sunscreen gels actually are. Well, it’s your usual gel cream (why do they call it a jelly??), and personally it feels gross putting it on my scalp. The “herbal” fragrance is also a bit strong for my liking; again, I’m pretty anti-fragrance in skincare, so it’s likely to be fine for most. I don’t think I’ve ever worn it on my face and my body is less sensitive to light, so I don’t really know how effective it is compared to the others above.

Ettusais has been going through a major brand reboot though, and it seems like they might be moving more toward makeup, unless that’s just where they've started. A ton of products have been discontinued, and this one was discontinued in March 2020 (official list of products discontinued since October 2017; link in Japanese).

Ingredients: Water, Alcohol, Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, PEG-8, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polybutylene Glycol/PPG-9/1 Copolymer, Octocrylene, Uvinul A Plus, Caprylyl Methicone, HDI/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Tinosorb S, Titanium Dioxide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Lactobacillus/Royal Jelly Ferment Filtrate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Calcium Chloride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Silica, BHT, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Fragrance

Disclaimer: I’m just a bilingual sunscreen enthusiast with no background in science. If you’re allergic to anything, double-check to make sure I didn’t get anything wrong.

6. Napla Mieufa Fragrance UV Spray: Clear (ミーファ フレグランスUVスプレー〈クリア〉) aka unscented

• SPF 50+ PA++++ / Spray / WRP (would be HG except I’m not that passionate about sunscreen sprays in general; I guess HG as far as sprays go)
• Links: Official website (2nd one down; link in Japanese)
• UV filters: Octinoxate, zinc oxide, Parsol SLX, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, titanium dioxide
• List price: 1320 JPY for 80 g = 16.5 JPY/g
• Advertised as: Fragrance-free (in spite of the product line’s name); contains grape seed oil to moisturize hair and skin and support anti-aging

Unscented version of the 7th sunscreen reviewed in pt. 1. Same thoughts as before, except its being unscented works better for when I also want to wear perfume. I only ever worry about putting sunscreen on my hair/scalp if I’m going outside for a significant amount of time during the day, which, again, hasn’t been happening much this year, so honestly I haven’t been using it much at all and don’t really have anything else to say. I think this is the only fragrance-free sunscreen spray that I know of, so that’s notable if it’s something you care about.

Ingredients: Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Water, Octinoxate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methylpentanediol Dineopentanoate, Zinc Oxide, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Tar, Rosa Canina (Rose Hips) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Common Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Parsol SLX, Dimethicone, Butyl Acrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Talc, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, BHT, Alcohol, Tocopherol

Disclaimer: I’m just a bilingual sunscreen enthusiast with no background in science. If you’re allergic to anything, double-check to make sure I didn’t get anything wrong.