Japan uses the PA classification system to measure UVA protection.

PA+ is PPD 2 to 4
PA++ is PPD 4 to 8
PA+++ is PPD 8 to 16
PA++++ is PPD 16 and up

Review: Etude Soon Jung × Director’s Moisture Sun Cream

One of many K-beauty sunscreens launched after what I refer to as the Great Korean Sunscreen Controversy, or “GKSC” for short, is the Soon Jung Director’s …

Verdio UV Mild Gel N (2022 Formula)

Release Date: 2022.2.1
Size: 80g / 220g
Brand: Verdio
Producer: OMI Brotherhood
Product Type: Sunscreen
Price: ¥990 / ¥1,760
SPF・PA: SPF30·PA+++
UV Filter(s): Titanium Dioxide.

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Mimi Amie Fam UV Gel

Release Date: 2022.3.31
Size: 220g
Brand: Mimi Amie
Producer: ChouChou Co.
Product Type: Sunscreen
Price: ¥1,430
SPF・PA: SPF32·PA+++
UV Filter(s): Octinoxate & Tinosorb S.

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Sunny Chouchou MENTURM the SUN UV Protect Gel

Release Date: 2021.12.5
Size: 250g
Brand: MENTURM
Producer: OMI Brotherhood
Product Type: Sunscreen
Price: ¥1,375
SPF・PA: SPF50+·PA++++
UV Filter(s): Octinoxate, Uvinul T 150 & Uvinul A

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Shigaisen Yohou Makeup Base UV Stick

Release Date: 2022.4.21
Size: 6.3g
Brand: Shigaisen Yohou
Producer: Ishizawa Laboratories
Product Type: Sunscreen
Price: ¥1,815
SPF・PA: SPF50+·PA+++
UV Filter(s): Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate &

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Hare Bare Multi Protection UV Essence

Release Date: 2021.3.19 Repackaged in 2022.3.11
Size: 60g
Brand: Hare Bare
Producer: ELIZABETH Co. (Isehan Group)
Product Type: Sunscreen
Price: ¥1,650
SPF・PA: SPF50+·PA++++
UV Filter(s): Octinoxate,

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MOTHER AND DAUGHTER Clear UV Stick

Release Date: 2022.3.15
Size: 15g
Brand: MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
Producer: 2way world Co.
Product Type: Sunscreen
Price: ¥1,760
SPF・PA: SPF50+·PA++++
UV Filter(s): Octinoxate, Avobenzone & Parsol

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COGIT CICA Method UV Base Milk

Release Date: 2022.3.1
Size: 40ml
Brand: COGIT
Producer: COSMOBEAUTY Co.
Product Type: Moisturiser / Sunscreen
Price: ¥1,980
SPF・PA: SPF50+·PA++++
UV Filter(s): Octinoxate, Zinc Oxide, Octocrylene, Uvinul

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Excel Protective UV Essence

Release Date: 2022.4.19
Size: 60g
Brand: Excel
Producer: TOKIWA Pharmaceutical Co. (SANA)
Product Type: Sunscreen
Price: ¥1,400
SPF・PA: SPF50·PA++++
UV Filter(s): Octinoxate & Uvinul A Plus.

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MammaBaby Non Chemical UV Milk SPF50+ PA++++

Release Date: 2022.3.1
Size: 50ml
Brand: MammaBaby
Producer: Le Petit Philosophe Co.
Product Type: Sunscreen
Price: ¥2,420
SPF・PA: SPF50+·PA++++
UV Filter(s): Titanium Dioxide & Zinc Oxide.

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SKIN AQUA Tone Up UV Essence Mint Green (2022 Formula)

Release Date: 2022.2.1
Size: 80g
Brand: SKIN AQUA
Producer: ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co.
Product Type: Sunscreen
Price: ¥1,100
SPF・PA: SPF50+·PA++++
UV Filter(s): Octinoxate, Titanium Dioxide, Uvinul A

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Nora’s Secret #1 Glow UV Essence

Release Date: 2022.3.10
Size: 60g
Brand: Naris Up
Producer: Naris Up Cosmetics Co.
Product Type: Sunscreen
Price: ¥1,430
SPF・PA: SPF50+·PA++++
UV Filter(s): Octinoxate, Tinosorb S, Uvinul

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Guide to the New Japanese Sunscreen Releases of 2022

This is the 6th annual comparative guide to the top 20¹ SPF50+ PA++++ Japanese sunscreen releases of 2022. There’re nearly 50 new J-beauty sunscreen launches on …

Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Mist

Release Date: 2022.3.19
Size: 60ml Bottle / Refill
Brand: Biore
Producer: Kao Corporation
Product Type: Sunscreen
Price: ¥880 / ¥780
SPF・PA: SPF50·PA++++
UV Filter(s): Octinoxate, Uvinul

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Urumina+ Pure Glow Oshiroi UV Milk

Release Date: 2022.2.21
Size: 35g
Brand: Urumina+
Producer: KOSE Cosmeport Co.
Product Type: Moisturiser / Sunscreen
Price: ¥1,078
SPF・PA: SPF50+·PA++++
UV Filter(s): Octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus,

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CANMAKE Mermaid Skin Gel UV CICA Mint

Release Date: 2022.2.15
Size: 40g
Brand: CANMAKE
Producer: IDA Laboratories
Product Type: Sunscreen
Price: ¥700
SPF・PA: SPF50+·PA++++
UV Filter(s): Octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc

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