33 Sunscreens You'll Want to Buy Immediately!
CHANEL
Introducing a makeup base for the "Le Blanc" line, which gives skin a natural radiance. Three shades are available, focusing on correcting uneven skin tone.
Le Blanc Makeup Base SPF 35/PA+++ From top, clockwise: Rosé, Mimosa, Lisse. Each ¥6,300 [30mL]
CHANEL Customer Care Center (Fragrance & Cosmetics)
0120-525-519
Add Le Blanc Loose Powder to your daily whitening care and final makeup step. It contains skincare ingredients that support whitening and SPF 10/PA+ sun protection. New-generation pure white mineral ceramic pigments that add a slight radiance to the skin create a pure white complexion with a translucent glow, as if the skin is softly illuminated by shimmering light.
Le Blanc Loose Powder SPF 10/PA+ ¥7,875 [10g]
CHANEL Customer Care Center (Fragrance & Cosmetics)
0120-525-519
Lancôme's strongest UV series BB base has been renewed. It features "Mexoryl SX & XL," which repels UV-A and UV-B, the "GN Shield System" that protects skin at a genetic level, and the unique "Porseif Complex" and "Moringa Extract" that protect skin from free radicals and carbon molecules, achieving even greater power. This summer, the pioneer in UV care will thoroughly protect beautiful skin from all external stressors that cause skin aging.
UV Expert Essence in BB SPF 50/PA+++ (UVA) ¥5,460 [30mL]
Lancôme
Tel. 03-6911-8151
www.lancome.jp
Introducing UV protection from the Dior Snow series, which enhances the effects of its unique complex of skin-conditioning, moisturizing, and texture-refining ingredients by using 100% Icelandic glacial water, known for its ability to balance skin's acidity. It offers not only high UV protection but also excellent moisturizing and whitening effects.
From left: Snow Whitening UV Protection 50 BB SPF50/PA+++, Snow Whitening UV Protection 50 (Clear, Pearl) SPF50/PA+++. Each ¥6,300 [30mL]
Parfums Christian Dior
Tel. 03-3239-0618
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Dior
A UV protective base from the Hydra Life series, a skincare line that deeply awakens the skin's natural moisture. It provides abundant moisture while skincare pigments instantly cover uneven tone, texture, and pores. It also controls excess shine and keeps the skin's surface comfortable, unaffected by the humidity of the rainy season or the sweat of summer. Face the intense sun protection with a cool composure!
Hydra Life Moisture Essence Base SPF30/PA++ ¥5,880 [50mL]
*Newly released on Friday, June 1, 2012
Parfums Christian Dior
Tel. 03-3239-0618
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DE LA MER
The SPF30 UV Protecting Fluid, an essential makeup base and sun protector for daily skincare. Gemstones that absorb light protect the skin from UVB/UVA and prevent sunspots and freckles. Seaweed extracts act as natural moisturizers, protecting against dryness and other damage. Continued use helps to brighten and enhance the skin's radiance.
The SPF30 UV Protecting Fluid SPF30/PA++ ¥10,500 [50mL]
Customer Service
Tel. 03-5251-3541
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SISLEY
Super Écrans SPF50 from Sisley, experts in anti-aging care, incorporates their technology into sun care. It not only protects skin functions from damage caused by strong UV rays but also cultivates skin that remains resilient even when exposed to the sun. This sun protection is suitable for sensitive skin. Its unique UVA/UVB filtering ingredients block 90% of UV rays, allowing only the appropriate amount to reach the skin, thereby strengthening the skin's resistance and its antioxidant system. Additionally, "Grand Écrans SPF30" is available in three shades to match skin tone. Don't fear strong sunlight if it helps cultivate beautiful skin!
From left: Grand Écrans SPF30 ¥15,750 [42-44g], Super Écrans SPF50+ ¥16,485 [40mL]
Sisley Japan
Tel. 03-5771-6217
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CLARINS
Clarins' most powerful UV base, "UV-Plus HP Multi Day Screen SPF40/PA+++," has won numerous best cosmetic awards. Its 100% mineral filter and SPF40 offer a comfortable feel even for sensitive skin. The anti-aging effects of Cantaloupe melon from Provence, France, are a highlight. This year, a new beige shade, "Natural," which enhances the skin's natural beauty, has been released! Along with the pink-toned "Nuance" and yellow-toned "Tinted," the color range has been expanded to meet more demands.
UV-Plus HP Multi Day Screen SPF40/PA+++ ¥5,250 [30mL]
Clarins
Tel. 03-3470-8545
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CLARINS
Clarins has long focused on not only UV protection but also on the aging damage caused by UV rays, such as spots, wrinkles, and sagging (photoaging). Through extensive research, they propose a sun care line that protects skin cells from multiple angles. The light, non-greasy cream texture for the face and the water-resistant spray type sunscreen lotion are also recommended for the body.
From left: Spray Solaire High Protection SPF50+/PA+++ ¥3,990 [150mL], Crème Solaire Visage High Protection SPF50+/PA+++ ¥3,990 [75g]
Clarins
Tel. 03-3470-8545
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CLINIQUE
For those who are diligent with UV protection but still struggle with dark spots. Based on research into "air pollutants and extrinsic aging factors," Clinique has developed a medicated whitening UV base that protects against not only UV rays but also the effects of air pollutants, fostering a clear complexion. Protection from invisible pollution filters frees the skin from the stresses of the city, shielding it from dullness-causing factors even when there's no sunlight. A robust multi-layer protection system, combining a polymer complex that blocks air pollutants, sunblock ingredients, and medicated whitening agents, fiercely defends your clear skin.
Derma White City Block Protection 40 SPF40/PA+++ ¥5,460 [30mL]
Customer Service
Tel. 03-5251-3541
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CLINIQUE
With the concept of "gentle yet powerful" technology, Clinique's sun care series, developed with a dermatologist's perspective, offers advanced protection and repair. It not only soothes and moisturizes but also supports the skin's immunity. It also provides high repair effects by addressing oxidative damage from multiple angles: pinpoint, immediate, and time-delayed. With this ultimate defender, gentle enough for babies aged six months, conquer UV rays this summer!
From left: SPF50 Face Cream SPF50/PA+++ ¥3,675 [50g], SPF50 Body Cream SPF50/PA+++ ¥3,360 [150g]
Customer Service
Tel. 03-5251-3541
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Introducing a limited edition makeup base from Sonia Rykiel that provides thorough sun protection while achieving a summery bronze skin look. This limited edition of the popular "Laque Éclat Perfection" base comes in two shades: "Urban Skin (NL01)" for the city summer and "Adult Bronze Skin (DK02)" for the intense safari sun. It absorbs excess sebum, covers pores with a soft-focus effect, and creates a vibrant, dewy complexion with smoothing oil and pearl powder.
Laque Éclat Perfection 2012 SPF30/PA+++ From left: DK02 ¥3,150 [25mL], NL01 ¥4,200 [30mL]
*Limited release from May 1, 2012
Sonia Rykiel
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Introducing a limited edition body sunscreen that gives a natural, sophisticated glow with gold pearls. Despite its high SPF, it leaves no white cast and provides a translucent finish. Its moisturizing ingredients keep summer skin hydrated. The water-based formula has a refreshing feel, incorporating light oils and two types of water-soluble polymers for smooth application. Its cool, refreshing texture prevents stickiness and tightens the skin for summer.
Crème Solaire Corps SPF30/PA+++ ¥4,200 [100mL]
*Limited release from May 1, 2012
Sonia Rykiel
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shu uemura
A new product has been added to the brand's long-selling base, "UV Under Base Mousse," with added brightening function. While retaining its characteristic lightness, thin application, pore-minimizing, and skin tone correcting properties, it instantly addresses dullness, a cause of uneven skin tone. Simply by applying makeup as usual, it creates a bright, translucent complexion. It also contains skin-beautifying ingredients used in the "White Effcient" brightening series. This is a multi-tasking product that offers not only makeup base and sun protection but also whitening care.
UV Under Base Brightening Mousse SPF30/PA++ ¥4,200 [50g]
Shu Uemura
Tel. 03-6911-8560
shuuemura.jp
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The brand's popular makeup base, "Pure Control Base," which creates and maintains a "pure skin" with translucent radiance, has been renewed! All three key conditions for pure skin that IPSA aims for – translucency, makeup longevity, and skincare effects – have been enhanced in this confident new product. It features a new Pure Smooth Powder with excellent light and unevenness correction effects, a time-release double net technology for lasting facial beauty, and the addition of Argelumina, a common ingredient in ME (Metabolizer). Achieve an invincible, refined complexion that resists the sun's rays!
Pure Control Base EX SPF20/PA++ ¥2,940 [20g]
IPSA Customer Service
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This spring, AYURA introduces "AYURA Wellfit," a line designed for more enjoyable fitness. Surrounded by the rich aroma of the newly developed forest fragrance ingredient "Aromatic Forest," and moving your body with deep breaths, it promotes the smooth circulation of vital energy, blood, and fluids, awakening your beauty. "AYURA Wellfit Block," a sunscreen lotion for face and body, was created to enable this holistic fitness outdoors. It protects your skin powerfully, like the comfortable shade of a tree blocking strong sunlight, during your active hours.
AYURA Wellfit Block SPF50/PA+++ ¥3,150 [50mL]
AYURA Communication Studio
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Paul & Joe uses a transparent sun-cut powder that eliminates the white cast achieved through a specific combination and balance of oils. The beige base, with its delicate champagne gold pearl shimmer, corrects dullness and creates a cool, vibrant, dewy complexion with minimized pores and uneven texture. The tightly adhering makeup film prevents both UV rays and makeup meltdowns. Even under harsh sunlight, maintain a cool, radiant complexion all day!
Protective Foundation Primer UV 02 SPF40/PA++ ¥3,675 [30g]
Paul & Joe Beaute
0120-766-996
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This body sunscreen uses liquid oil-based UV absorbers instead of UV scattering agents, combined with transparent, micro-particle super UV-cut powder. Its smooth texture, free from stickiness or tightness, leaves the skin feeling silky soft. The light, translucent finish makes you forget you're even wearing sunscreen. As the weather warms and more skin is exposed, embrace the sun with a comfortable protective veil and enjoy fashion without hesitation!
Body Protection Cream SPF30/PA++ ¥3,045 [80mL]
Paul & Joe Beaute
0120-766-996
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The backs of hands are exposed to the sun more than covered areas and are said to show signs of aging. Many people moisturize their hands but neglect sun protection. ALBION introduces "Super UV Cut Hand Protection," a hand cream for sun-exposed hands. In addition to UV care, its rich beauty ingredients deeply penetrate the skin, providing excellent treatment effects as a hand cream. Transition from winter hand care focused solely on moisture to UV protection. It's time to switch to hand cream suitable for the season.
Super UV Cut Hand Protection SPF30/PA++ ¥3,150 [75g]
ALBION
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This spring, IGNIS introduces a body sunscreen cream that imparts radiance to the skin, making it appear as if adorned with a veil of light. Enriched with highly functional rosemary extract and various botanical ingredients, it moisturizes skin that tends to harden from UV exposure, fostering firm and healthy skin. Its texture is as rich as a body cream. The moist, smooth texture envelops the skin, while polymers provide a perfect coating. It maintains smooth, supple beauty with refined pores.
IGNIS VQ Glorious Body UV SPF34/PA+++ ¥5,250 [120g]
IGNIS
0120-664-227
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From Jurlique's "Graceful Beauty" collection, developed with innovative natural science for graceful aging, comes a long-awaited organic sun protection cream that does it all. Based on Jurlique's signature biodynamic blend, cultivated on their own farm in South Australia, it incorporates the most effective natural sunscreen ingredients. Harness the dynamic power of the earth to protect your skin from the sun's rays and preserve its future beauty!
Graceful Beauty Day Cream SPF15 ¥5,880 [40mL]
Jurlique Japan
0120-400-814
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AVEDA
Introducing a leave-in treatment for AVEDA's "Color Conserve" line, derived from pure flower and plant essences. Over 93% of the ingredients are naturally derived! It not only moisturizes and adds shine but also contains hair-protecting ingredients like amyl salicylate from wintergreen and isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate from cinnamon, which support UV protection and shield hair from color fading and damage caused by sunlight.
Color Conserve Daily Color Protect ¥3,360 [99g]
AVEDA Customer Service
Tel. 03-5251-3541
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KIEHL'S SINCE 1851
With the support of dermatologists, the brand focuses not only on SPF values that protect against UVB but also on blocking UVA, which damages skin tissues and poses a high risk of skin aging. It contains Mexoryl SX to protect against UVA and Mexoryl XL, effective against both UVA and UVB, which destroys epidermal cells. Furthermore, by incorporating Vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties in addition to moisturizing benefits, it powerfully blocks the effects of UV rays on the skin. In addition to the standard 30mL size, a 60mL size is also available for a limited time for the upcoming season. Also, pay attention to the lip balm that protects sensitive lips from UV rays.
Kiehl's DS UV Defense SPF50/PA+++
¥4,200 [30mL], ¥6,510 [60mL] (Limited Edition), Kiehl's Lip Balm SPF15 ¥1,260 [14g]
Kiehl's
Tel. 03-6911-8562
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MiMC
The brand's bestselling product, which evolves each year with the same formula of mineral powder and plant skincare ingredients, is back! It achieves the highest SPF50 PA+++ with a transparency and lightness as if nothing is applied. This year's new product wraps mineral powder in an anti-aging serum to maintain moisture, firmness, and translucency. A mineral sunscreen powder for the body has also been released. Reapplying sunscreen, which can be a hassle, is now easy and quick with this product!
From top: Body Powder Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ ¥5,250 [3.5g], Super Mineral Powder Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ All 3 shades ¥6,300 [6-6.9g] *Both are limited edition for Spring/Summer
MiMC
Tel. 03-6421-4211
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ORACLE's skincare series, featuring concentrated botanical extracts from nutrient-rich plants grown on their own farm in Hokkaido, works not only on the skin's surface but also at the cellular level, leading to strong, beautiful skin. This spring, the daytime cream "Fix Primer" has been renewed. In addition to skincare effects and UV protection, its makeup base function, which brightens the skin by one tone, is also a key feature. Leave the finishing touches of your morning skincare to this versatile product that performs three functions in one, and streamline your pre-outing skincare routine!
Daytime Cream "Fix Primer" SPF23/PA++ ¥4,725 [30mL]
LEXIA
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"Organic x Technology" is the concept behind "Organic Elements," a natural spa brand developed in collaboration with renowned Italian universities. This day cream, made with 90% natural ingredients, 11% of which are organic, is safe for sensitive skin. It features a special sponge structure that ensures the most effective and uniform dispersion of sunscreen ingredients. Its efficacy in protecting skin from stress and UV rays for 8 to 10 hours means no reapplication is needed during the day!
SPF15 Global Shield SPF15 ¥9,450 [50ml]
Organic Elements
0120-982-820
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With the concept of phytotherapy (herbal medicine), La Quan Wa harmoniously blends traditional beauty and health philosophies and techniques from Latin (Europe), Han (China), and Wa (Japan) with the highest quality natural ingredients. A high-performance sun care cream that enhances fundamental skin strength has been developed for their skincare series focused on skin regeneration. Its natural formula, safe for all skin types including sensitive skin, utilizes a unique blend of plant extracts to boost skin's regenerative power, maintain moisture, and protect the skin. It promotes the generation of new cells while defending against UV damage, keeping skin healthy.
Rakanwa Sunscreen SPF25/PA++ ¥2,730 [30g]
Saint Louis International
0120-550-626
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