B
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Japan's most affordable SPF50. Gel-type that doubles as a hydrating primer. Hyaluronic acid + ceramides + 9 botanical extracts. Dewy 'mermaid skin' finish. Viral J-beauty budget pick.
Score breakdown
B
Efficacy
C
Safety
B
Comedogenicity
B
Transparency
B
Skin-type fit
Strengths
- Ultra affordable at ~10EUR
- Dewy hydrating finish
- Hyaluronic acid + ceramides
- 9 botanical extracts
- Works as primer
Weaknesses
- Contains octinoxate (controversial UV filter)
- Cyclopentasiloxane (D5 silicone)
- Not water resistant
- Small 40g tube
Full ingredient list
Formula analysed from the declared INCI · Verify the manufacturer's current labeling
1?
Water
2?
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3?
Butylene Glycol
4?
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
5?
Zinc Oxide
6?
Methylheptyl Laurate
7?
Titanium Dioxide
9?
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
10?
Cyclopentasiloxane
11?
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
12?
Diisostearyl Malate
13?
Aluminum Hydroxide
14?
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
15?
Stearic Acid
17?
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
18?
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
19?
Jojoba Esters
20?
Xanthan Gum
21?
Arginine
22?
Sodium Hyaluronate
23?
Alpha-Glucan
24?
Phytic Acid
25?
Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
26?
Glucosyl Ceramide
27?
Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
28?
Coix Lacryma-Jobi (Job's Tears) Seed Extract
29?
Morus Alba Root Extract
30?
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract
31?
Silver Oxide
32?
Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
33?
Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
34?
Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract