Hada Labo Uv Perfect Gel Spf50+ Pa++++
84/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Hada Labo UV Perfect Gel SPF50+ PA++++ is a hybrid gel that blends chemical filters with Tinosorb S, Uvinul A Plus and titanium dioxide. It delivers a matte finish, wears lightweight, keeps white cast low and does not sting, and it works well as a base under makeup. The low pore-clogging profile commonly suits oily and combination skin. With excellent protection and a strong score of 84.3/100, it is a reliable everyday gel sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
88
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +9.6 Polysilicone-15 at #9, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +9.9 Titanium Dioxide at #27, UV filter (UVA1 +1.5)
- β11.2 UVB coverage saturated
- β0.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
94
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Sensitizing preservatives (Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate)
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White cast
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #27
- +0.9 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
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Eye sting
Low
74
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #5
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Heavy feel
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #27
- +0.8 Volatile alcohol at #5, evaporating texture
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Fabric stains
Low
83
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #11, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #27, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Hydrated Silica)
- β 2 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid at #25, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Hydrated Silica)
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #5), fast, even canvas
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (31)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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5 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.6 UV protection
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Supporting ingredient
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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15 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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17 Polystyrene
Supporting ingredient
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
Does Hada Labo UV Perfect Gel leave a white cast?
Its white cast is generally low. The hybrid gel wears clear with a matte finish despite the titanium dioxide content.
Is Hada Labo UV Perfect Gel good for oily skin?
Yes, it commonly suits oily and combination skin. It has a matte finish, wears lightweight and is low on pore-clogging signals.
Is Hada Labo UV Perfect Gel good?
It scores 84.3 out of 100 with excellent UV protection at SPF50+ PA++++. It is a reliable everyday gel sunscreen that also works well under makeup.