This is a handy at-a-glance guide to the top 20¹ most popular new SPF50+ PA++++ Japanese sunscreen releases of 2021. You can find all the sunscreens released this year (including ones with lower SPF and PA ratings) here.
Looking for older releases? Check out 2020’s Japanese sunscreen guide and 2019’s Japanese sunscreen guide. Please note that numerous products featured there have already been discontinued due to the relatively short product life cycle in Japan.
¹ Based on this website’s statistics.
MILK TYPE
Ultra-fluid, milk-like texture — characterised by their long-wearing, stay-put formula. Remember to shake well before use.
PRODUCT | ANESSA Perfect UV Mild Milk (2021) » | Saborino Morning All in One Milk UV » | SEKKISEI Clear Wellness UV Defense Milk » | SUNCUT PRODEFENSE Multi Block UV Milk » | SUNCUT PRODEFENSE Non Chemical UV Milk » |
PRICE / SIZE | ¥1,200 / 20ml; ¥3,000 / 60ml | ¥1,500 / 300ml | ¥2,200 / 50ml | ¥2,200 / 60ml | ¥2,000 / 60ml |
UV FILTERS | Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S & Uvinul T 150. | Octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus & Tinosorb S. | Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus & Tinosorb S. | Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate & Uvinul A Plus. | Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide. |
USAGE | |||||
WATER RESISTANT | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
SWEAT RESISTANT | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
OIL RESISTANT | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
⸺ | ‣ Alcohol ‣ Fragrance | ‣ Alcohol | ‣ Alcohol ‣ Fragrance | ⸺ |
ESSENCE TYPE
Characterised by their essence (aka serum)-like texture. They are the most moisturising in a sunscreen line-up (unless a cream formula is also available).
PRODUCT | Biore UV Aqua Rich Light Up Essence » | MENTURM the SUN Tone Up UV Essence » | NIVEA UV DEEP PROTECT & Care Essence » | SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Essence GOLD » | SUNCUT PRODEFENSE Whitening UV Essence » |
PRICE / SIZE | ¥830 / 70g | ¥650 / 80g | ¥980 / 50g | ¥1,000 / 80g | ¥2,000 / 80g |
UV FILTERS | Octinoxate, Titanium Dioxide, Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150 & Uvinul A Plus. | Octinoxate, Uvinul T 150 & Uvinul A Plus. | Octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150 & Parsol SLX. | Octinoxate, Tinosorb S, Uvinul A Plus & Tinosorb M. | Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Tinosorb S & Uvinul A Plus. |
USAGE | |||||
WATER RESISTANT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
SWEAT RESISTANT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
OIL RESISTANT | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
‣ Alcohol ‣ Fragrance | ‣ Alcohol ‣ Fragrance | ‣ Alcohol ‣ Fragrance | ‣ Alcohol | ‣ Alcohol |
GEL TYPE
Easy-on, easy-off refreshing watery gel texture.
PRODUCT | ALLIE Color Tuning UV » | Club MiMiTURE Tone Me Up! UV Gel » | NIVEA UV DEEP PROTECT & Care Gel » | Parasola WHITE Brightening UV » | SEKKISEI Clear Wellness UV Defense Gel » |
PRICE / SIZE | ¥1,800 / 40g | ¥1,500 / 80g | ¥980 / 80g | ¥1,300 / 30g | ¥2,000 / 70g |
UV FILTERS | Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Uvinul T 150, Parsol SLX, Tinosorb S & Uvinul A Plus. | Octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus, Zinc Oxide & Tinosorb S. | Octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150 & Parsol SLX. | Zinc Oxide & Titanium Dioxide. | Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Tinosorb S & Uvinul A Plus. |
USAGE | |||||
WATER RESISTANT | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
SWEAT RESISTANT | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
OIL RESISTANT | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
‣ Alcohol ‣ Fragrance | ‣ Fragrance | ‣ Alcohol ‣ Fragrance | ⸺ | ‣ Alcohol |
MULTITASKERS
Products with SPF50+ PA++++ that aren’t dedicated sunscreens.
PRODUCT | ANESSA All-In-One Beauty Pact » | MAQuillAGE Dramatic Skin Sensor Base EX UV+ » | MEN’s Biore ONE BB & UV Cream » | PRIVACY UV Face Mist 50 (2021) » | PRIVACY UV Face Powder 50 (2021) » |
PRICE / SIZE | ¥3,000 / 10g | ¥2,600 / 25ml | ¥1,100 / 30g | ¥1,200 / 40ml | ¥1,400 /3.5g |
UV FILTERS | Titanium Dioxide, Octinoxate, Octocrylene & Zinc Oxide. | Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide, Tinsorb S & Uvinul A Plus. | Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Titanium Dioxide, Tinosorb S & Uvinul A Plus. | Octinoxate, Avobenzone, Ensulizole & Tinosorb S. | Zinc Oxide, Octinoxate, Uvinul A Plus & Tinosorb M. |
WATER RESISTANT | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
SWEAT RESISTANT | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
OIL RESISTANT | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
‣ Alcohol ‣ Fragrance | ‣ Alcohol | ‣ Alcohol | ‣ Alcohol ‣ Fragrance | ⸺ |
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