This post contains the best Japanese sunscreens for sensitive skin. All of these sunscreens are alcohol-free and some of them are combined with both chemical and mineral UV filters

This is a mineral sunscreen made for dry and sensitive skin. It has a lot of positive reviews and was recommended by many people.

Pros:

• It is easy to spread on the skin of the face and the body.

• It moisturizes the skin while also providing UV protection.

• As a makeup base, it prepares the skin smoothly.

• Low irritation product design considering sensitive skin.

• There is no fragrance, coloring, or ultraviolet absorbent blended, and is alcohol-free.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, dimethicone, purified water, cyclopentasiloxane, low temperature calcined oxide, fine particle Ti oxide, zinc oxide, asunaro extract, cyclodimethicone, POE, dimethicone copolymer, BG, squalane, neopentyl glycol dicaprate, liquid isoparaffin Hexadecyloxy PG hydroxyethyl hexadecanamide, methyl siloxane network polymer, silicon-coated zinc oxide (S), glycerin, long-chain dibasic acid bis 3-methoxypropylamide, eucalyptus extract, hydroxylated AL, methyl hydrogen Polysiloxane, trisiloxane, oxidized AL hydrate, silicified titanium oxide, hydrous silicic acid, dextrin palmitate, cross-linked dimethicone

This is another mineral sunscreen recommended by people with sensitive skin and is just like the other sunscreen we mentioned above.

Pros:

• It moisturizes the skin with collagen, hyaluronic acid, and seven kinds of botanical extracts.

• It does not leave a white cast and can be used as a makeup base.

• It is waterproof and resistant to sweat, water, and sebum.

• It does not contain color, fragrance, mineral oil, parabens, and alcohol.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl palmitate, zinc oxide, BG, titanium oxide, dimethicone, PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, sodium chloride, disteardimonium hectorite, hydrolyzed collagen, Na acetyl hyaluronate, acerola fruit Extract, Aloe vera leaf extract, Ogon root extract, Chamomile flower extract, Grapefruit extract, Magwa root bark extract, Yukinoshita extract, (Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone) crosspolymer, Sorbitan sesquiisostearate, Dimerlinoleic acid (Phytosteryl / Istestearyl / Cetyl/stearyl / behenyl), Al hydroxide, stearic acid, PEG-3 dimethicone, diglycerin, trimethyl siloxy silicic acid, hydrogen dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, Glycerin

This sunscreen contains 1 chemical UV filter and 2 mineral UV filters but is made for people with sensitive skin.

Pros:

• It is lightweight sunscreen in a milky formula that offers UV protection of SPF 50 PA++++.

• It contains moisturizing ingredients such as glycerin and shakyaku root extract.

• It is a waterproof formula that won’t leave a sticky after-feel.

• It is hypoallergenic sunscreen made free of additives, artificial fragrances, colorants, alcohols, mineral oils, and parabens.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, diisopropyl sebacate, dimethicone, water, caprylyl methicone, zinc oxide, cetyl ethyl hexanoate, titanium oxide, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, triethylhexanoin, BG, diethyl hexyl succinate, polymethylsil Sesquioxane, glycerin, silica, bisbutyldimethicone polyglyceryl-3, PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, hexyl diethylaminohydroxybenzoylbenzoate, trimethylsiloxycitric acid, bisethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyltriazine, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl ether, Na chloride, Shakyaku root extract, 2K glycyrrhizinate, Na acetylhyaluronate, PEG-10 dimethicone, Al hydroxide, stearic acid, dextrin palmitate, ethylhexyltriazone, disteardimonium hectrite, hydrogen dimethicone, citrate Acid, Na citrate, talc, Na pyrosulfite, tocopherol, benzoic acid.

This is a hybrid sunscreen with a milk-type texture that provides sun protection and moisture to the skin. It is suitable for all skin types including ultra-sensitive skin.

Pros:

• It delivers hydration from 4 moisturizing ingredients (super hyaluronic acid. sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed collagen, and lauroyl lysine).

• It is waterproof and sweat-resistant.

• It is free from fragrances, alcohol, artificial colorants, and mineral oils.

• It can also be used as a makeup base.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

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

Canmake – Mermaid Skin Gel UV SPF 50+ PA++++ also uses a combination of mineral and chemical UV filters but is made for dry and sensitive skin types.

It contains sodium hyaluronate and natural ingredients like evening primrose seed extract, blueberry leaf extract, and meadowsweet flower extract to moisturize and strengthen the skin.

Pros:

• Suitable for lighter and darker skin tones.

• Suitable for really dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

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

• It is free from fragrance and alcohol.

• It doesn’t irritate the eyes.

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

Cons:

• None.

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, polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethic acid, yukinoshita extract, Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 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, Artichoke Leaf Extract, zinc oxide, fragrance, Adlay Seed Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Arch choke leaf extract, 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, Titanium Dioxide, bisethylhexyloxy Phenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Evening Primrose Seed Extract, Jojoba Ester, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide, Phytic Acid, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, cyclopentasiloxane, Diisostearyl Malate.

This is a chemical sunscreen with 80% food ingredient milk type day sun protection.

Pros:

• It can be used on sensitive skin.

• It is waterproof and easy to remove with cleansers.

• It contains natural moisture ingredients (aloe extract, strawberry extract, acerola extract, jojoba oil) and essence liquid ingredients (ceramide, collagen, hyaluronic acid, and moisturizing ingredients).

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, PG, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Jojoba Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerine, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Glucosyl Ceramide, Acerola Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Raspberry Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer , Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, PPG-7/PEG-30 Phytosterol, PEG-30 Phytosterol, PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Itaconate Copolymer, PEG-5 Phytosterol, EDTA-2Na, BG, BHT, Dextrin

This is a mineral sunscreen from Biore made for dry and sensitive skin.

Pros:

• Ultra-fine coating film provides SPF 50+ PA+++ protection against UV rays.

• It forms a barrier against fine particles such as pollen.

• It is a waterproof milk-type formulation that gives the skin a bright and smooth finish.

• It contains moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, petrolatum, and BG.

• It is free of alcohol, parabens, and colorants

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Cyclopentasiloxane, zinc oxide, hydrogenated polyisobutene, titanium oxide, BG, dimethicone, neopentyl glycol dicaprate, sorbitan isostearate, Al hydroxide, glycerin, vaseline, shea butter, methicone, alkyl benzoate (C12-15), talc, PEG-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, alkyl (C30-45) Dimethylsilylpolypropylsilsesquioxane, water, DPG, stearic acid, dextrin palmitate, (dimethicone / vinyldimethicone) crosspolymer, fragrance.

This is a medicated mineral sunscreen that moisturizes the skin along with providing UV protection and can be used for the most sensitive skin.

Pros:

• It is free from fragrance, colour, alcohol, and parabens.

• The ingredients have been carefully selected.

• It is allergy tested, with a formulation that is unlikely to cause acne.

• It is a formulation that can be used daily by the whole family from babies to adults, without a greasy feeling.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Active ingredient: dipotassium glycyrrhizinate

Other ingredients: water, petroleum, Cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, diphenyl dimethicone, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, diisobutyl sebacate, peg 9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, bis-butyldimethicone polyglyceryl-3, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, peg 12 dimethicone, silica, phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, aluminum hydroxide, hydrated silica, stearic acid, hydrogen dimethicone, disteardimonium hectorite, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium metaphosphate, metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol.

This is another mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin that is moisturizing and free from ingredients that many irritate your skin.

Pros:

• It spreads well and feels light.

• It is free from fragrance, colour, mineral oil, paraben, alcohol, and UV absorber, and is allergy-tested.

• It contains sodium hyaluronate.

Cons:

• Low SPF and PA rating.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, BG, titanium oxide, hydrogenated polyisobutene, cetyl ethylhexanoate, PEG-12 dimethicone, dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, triethoxycaprylylsilane, Al hydroxide, hydroxyapatite, behenyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, (Na acrylate / acryloyl) Dimethyltaurine Na) Copolymer, Hydrous Silane, Polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol acetate, Xanthan gum, Stearoyl lactylate Na, Ceteth-10, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitane oleate, BHT, Na hyaluronate, Tocopherol.

• Rosette – Skin Mania Ceramide UV Milk SPF 30 PA++

• Hadauru Moisturizing UV Cream SPF 30 PA+++

• ROHTO Mentholatum Sunplay Baby Milk SPF34 PA+++

If you need mineral sunscreens, then go for the Kao – Curel Day Barrier, Kao – Biore UV Barrier, Shigaisen, and Shiseido IHADA Medicated sunscreens.

The Canmake-Mermaid, Skin Aqua, and Shiseido – Anessa sunscreens should be okay for you if you don’t mind chemical UV filters.