Now that we talked about the best Korean sunscreens for dry skin, let’s dive into the best Japanese sunscreens for dry skin.

This is going to be a really short product review because we couldn’t find much information online.

If you have dry or dehydrated sensitive skin, you will have to look for mineral and chemical Japanese sunscreens that are non-greasy, oil-free, replace makeup at some times and should be able to absorb into the skin quickly.

Also, make sure the PA rating of these sunscreens is PA++++ (this is the best rating).

Note: unlike chemical sunscreens, mineral sunscreens might leave a white cast on the skin.

You shouldn’t fully rely on Japanese sunscreens for protecting your skin because they are a bit controversial. So we recommend using another American sunscreen along with the Japanese sunscreen (Japanese sunscreens are very light and should absorb into the skin properly).

We chose each Japanese sunscreen based on how commonly it was used by people with dry skin and how many times it popped up on our radar.

The sunscreens we got in this product review use a combination of mineral and chemical UV filters so they should work for every type of dry skin.

SKIN AQUA UV super moisture Milk SPF50+ PA+++ provides UV protection and delivers hydration from four moisturizing ingredients (super hyaluronic acid. sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed collagen, and lauroyl lysine).

It provides a combination of mineral and chemical UV filters.

Price: $

Rating: 10/10

Colour and texture: white and milky consistency

• It is water-resistant, alcohol-free, and fragrance-free.

• Suitable for lighter and darker skin tones.

• Suitable for really dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

• It contains Octinoxalte, uvinul a plus, Tinosorb S, and Uvinul T150 UV filters.

• It absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a sticky or slippery feeling, pilling, or white cast.

• It doesn’t irritate the eyes.

• It is good to use under makeup.

It may give a minimal cast.

Apply this sunscreen as the last step in your skincare routine.

Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, BG, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrated Silica, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Methylparaben, EDTA-2Na, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Arginine, Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Acrylates Copolymer, CI 73360, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Talc, Ethanol, Iron Oxides, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherol, Mica.

Hada Labo UV White Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ is a lightweight gel that contains various types of moisturizing agents, hyaluronic acid as well as a Vitamin C derivative to hydrate skin while enhancing its radiance.

It provides a combination of mineral and chemical UV filters.

Price: $

Rating: 10/10

Colour and texture: white and gel texture

• It absorbs quickly into the skin without pilling, leaving a white cast or a greasy, sticky feeling on the skin.

• It contains Octinoxate, Parsol SLX, Tinosorb S, and Uvinul A plus UV filters.

• Suitable for really dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

• It doesn’t sting the eyes.

• It can be used during hot weather.

• The innovative formula is a toner, essence, emulsion, cream, sunscreen, and makeup base all-in-one.

• Suitable for lighter and darker skin tones.

• Made free of fragrances, artificial colorants, and mineral oils.

It consists of alcohol.

Apply this sunscreen as the last step in your skincare routine.

Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Ethanol, BG, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Penthylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate(Vitamin C Derivative), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl benzoate, Polysilicone-13, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, EDTA-2Na, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Titanium Oxide, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrated Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Methylparaben.

Shiseido Senka Aging Care UV Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ is also another sunscreen that uses a combination of mineral and chemical UV filters along with proper sun coverage and moisturizing ingredients just like the other sunscreens we talked about before.

Price: $

Rating: 10/10

Colour and texture: white and light texture

• It absorbs quickly into the skin without pilling, leaving a white cast or a greasy, sticky feeling on the skin.

• It has 6 chemical filters (Octinoxate, Parsol SLX, Octocrylene, Tinosorb S, Uvinul A Plus, and Avobenzone).

• Suitable for really dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

• It can be used during hot weather if you have really dry skin.

• Suitable for lighter and darker skin tones.

• Can be used under makeup.

• Made free of fragrance.

It might sting the eyes a bit.

Apply this sunscreen as the last step in your skincare routine.

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, silica, Cyclomethicone, ethanol, glycerin, DPG, BG, diisopropyl sebacate, PEG-10 dimethicone, agar, (acrylic acid / acrylic acid alkyl (C10-30)) copolymer, hydroxide K, carbomer, BHT, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Arginine, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Royal jelly extract, poly-silicone -15, caprylyl methicone, xanthan gum, ubiquinone, hyaluronic acid Na, octocrylene, bis Ethylhexyl methoxyphenyl triazine, polybutylene glycol / PPG-9 / 1 copolymers, diethylamino hydroxy benzoyl hexyl benzoate, t- butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane, Mg chloride, Ca chloride, beheneth -20, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol.

The Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ forms a waterproof shield to provide sun protection from UV rays. It contains Hyaluronic acid, royal jelly extract, and other moisturizing key ingredients to keep the skin comfortable and hydrated.

It provides a combination of mineral and chemical UV filters.

Price: $

Rating: 10/10

Colour and texture: white and runny texture

• Suitable for lighter and darker skin tones.

• Suitable for really dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

• Helps prevent uneven application.

• It contains 4 UV filters (Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, Octinoxate, Octyl Triazone).

• It is free of colorants and non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic tested.

• It is formulated with moisture-rich water capsules to prevent dryness.

• It absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a sticky or slippery feeling, pilling, or white cast.

• It doesn’t irritate the eyes.

•  It can act as a primer before applying makeup products.

None.

Apply this sunscreen as the last step in your skincare routine.

Water, Ethanol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Isopropyl palmitate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Dextrin Palmitate, BG, Xylitol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, alkyl benzoate (C12-15), Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Propanediol, Glyceryl behenate, Vinyl dimethicone / methicone Silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Cetanol, Agar, Sorbitan distearate, Isoceteth-20, Polyvinyl alcohol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Arginine, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Royal jelly extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA-2Na, BHT, Fragrance.

Canmake – Mermaid Skin Gel UV SPF 50+ PA++++ also uses a combination of mineral and chemical UV filters. It contains sodium hyaluronate and natural ingredients like blueberry leaf extract, evening primrose seed extract, and meadowsweet flower extract to moisturize and strengthen the skin.

Price: $

Rating: 10/10

Colour and texture: white and gel texture

• Suitable for lighter and darker skin tones.

• Suitable for really dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

• It contains 5 UV filters(Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, Octinoxate, Zinc Oxide, and Titanium Dioxide).

• It absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a sticky or slippery feeling, pilling, or white cast.

• It doesn’t irritate the eyes.

• It is good to use under makeup and helps your foundation to stay longer.

• It is fragrance and alcohol free.

None.

Apply this sunscreen as the last step in your skincare routine.

Water, BG, phytic acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, blue 1, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Silica, Mematsuyoigusa seed extract, Alpha-Glucan, polyhydroxystearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, arginine, titanium oxide, Morus Alba Root Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trihydroxystearin, trihydroxystearate, Bilberry Leaf Extract, Bilberry leaf extract, α-glucan, Xanthan Gum, dimethicone, Magwa root bark extract, Glucosyl Ceramide, phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Silver Oxide, Methylheptyl Laurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alumina, methylheptyl laurate, octyldodecanol, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, someiyoshino leaf extract, jojoba ester, Aluminum Hydroxide, Al hydroxide, polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, silica, glucosylceramide, diisostearyl malate, Xanthan gum, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Tsubokusa leaf extract, iron oxide, alumina, sodium hyaluronate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hatomugi seed extract, Arginine, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, hexyl diethylaminohydroxybenzoyl benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, (hydroxyethyl acrylate / acryloyldimethyltaurine Na) copolymer, oxidation Silver, Dimethicone, Stearic acid flower extract, stearic acid, gunjo, Stearic Acid, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, zinc oxide, fragrance, Adlay Seed Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Arch choke leaf extract, Titanium Dioxide, bisethylhexyloxy Phenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Seed Extract, Jojoba Ester, polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethic acid, yukinoshita extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide, Phytic Acid, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, cyclopentasiloxane, Diisostearyl Malate.

To be honest, all of these sunscreens should be suitable for you as they all contain really high hydrating and moisturizing ingredients along with proper sun protection.

The only thing you need to keep in mind is whether the sunscreen should be a mineral or a chemical (although both will still work for dry skin types).