Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa+++
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ is a pure mineral sunscreen built on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide for broad-spectrum protection. The finish is matte and it works well under makeup, though the texture sits on the medium side for weight and the mineral filters tend to leave a more visible white cast. It does not commonly sting, making it a sensible pick for reactive skin. With good protection and a score of 78.8/100, it is a solid daily option if you do not mind a slight cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Essential oils (Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cananga Odorata Oil)
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White cast
High
15
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +15 Penalties exceed the scale, floored at 0
- +15 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Heavy feel
Medium
57
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #3
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- β1 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene at #19, heavy oil
- +14.3 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
65
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Isostearate)
- β23 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Sucrose Palmitate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate)
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #3, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 7.5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Hydrated Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer)
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #3, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 Glycerin at #41, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate at #36, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Ectoin)
- β 1 Humectant polyols
- β 8 Ceramide barrier lipids with cholesterol/phytosphingosine partners
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 7 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, Hydrated Silica)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 11 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer)
- β 15 High mineral load at #3 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (61)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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10 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 2 wax water lock
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 heavy oil
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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26 Bisabolol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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33 Bergamot
Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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35 Ectoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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37 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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38 Phytic Acid
Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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41 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Botanical extract
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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52 Ceramide NP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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pH adjuster
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54 Ceramide AP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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55 Cholesterol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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56 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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59 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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60 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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61 Ceramide EOP
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
Does Hada Labo Gokujyun Physical Sunscreen leave a white cast?
As a pure mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, it tends to leave a more visible white cast, which our rating flags as on the higher side. People with deeper skin tones may notice it most. Blending it in well and giving it a moment to settle generally helps.
Is the Hada Labo Gokujyun Hydrating Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa+++ mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral (physical) sunscreen. The only UV filters are zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, with no chemical filters.
Is it good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It has a matte finish and a low pore-clogging profile, so it is generally a comfortable match for oilier, breakout-prone skin. The texture is medium in weight rather than ultra-light.