3 Best Japanese Sunscreens with SPF50+ PA++++

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

3 Best Japanese Sunscreens with SPF50+ PA++++

     As I mentioned in my previous entry, 3 Best Japanese Enzyme Powder Cleansers to Minimize Your Skin Pores, my husband and I are planning on visiting Japan this coming winter. That's why I'm making a shopping list for Japanese beauty products.

     If you are looking for the best sunscreens, I recommend you to try Japanese ones. Most Japanese women believe that sun protection is very important to delay the skin aging process. You might think that's what everybody knows, but Japanese women are more serious about sun protection than Americans are. They wear effective sunscreen all year round. In sunny summer days, you can easily find Japanese women using UV protection umbrellas in Japan. When I lived in Japan, I also used to use an UV cut umbrella which I purchased at department store there. UV cut umbrellas are like a Japanese fashion culture, and there are so many stylish ones you can choose from at many stores in Japan in summer. (It actually really worked for me in Japan, but in the U.S., nobody uses an umbrella in sunny days.) Did you know that UV cut clothing such as UNIQLO UV Cut Hoodies are also very popular in Japan?

     Anyway, I purchase some Japanese sunscreens every year. I usually purchase sunscreens with SPF30+ which is perfect enough for daily use and more gentle than higher SPF sunscreens. However, this time, I would also like to purchase SPF50+ sunscreens because this year my husband and I have gone hiking more often than before. According to Shiseido, if you stay in the sun for long hours, you should wear SPF50+ PA++++ sunscreen. Today, I'm going to share with you top 3 most popular Japanese sunscreens with SPF50+ PA++++.

1. Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk SPF50+ PA++++ (アネッサパーフェクトUV スキンケアミルク)
90ml for 3600 yen
60ml for 3000 yen
20ml for 1200 yen
Can be purchased at most drugstores in Japan.

Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk SPF50+ PA++++

Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk was released in 2018 and won the best sunscreen award of 2018 on @cosme, a huge Japanese cosmetic review site. Also, it is currently ranked number one in sunscreen products on @cosme. Did you know that Shiseido has been always trying to improve their popular Anessa sunscreens and has released its new version every one or two years? This latest Anessa contains more beauty formula than its previous version, so it doesn't only protect your skin from strong UV rays but also keeps your skin beautiful. If you go to beach or pool but don't want to get a tan, I recommend you to try Shiseido Anessa. You will never get a tan with wearing Anessa!

2. Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++ (ビオレUV アクアリッチウォータリエッセンス )
50g for 950 yen
Can be purchased at most drugstores in Japan.

Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++

Kao makes affordable Japanese Biore products, and Biore UV Aqua Rich Water Essence is their latest sunscreen. It was just released in Japan in February this year and is currently ranked second in sunscreen products on @cosme. It's very light weight, easy to apply and non greasy. If you are looking for affordable Japanese sunscreen with SPF50+, you should try this one.

3. Kanebo Allie Extra UV Gel SPF50+ PA++++ (カネボウアリィ― エキストラ UV ジェル)
90g for 2100 yen
40g for 1040 yen
Can be purchased at most drugstores in Japan.

Kanebo Allie Extra UV Gel SPF50+ PA++++

Allie sunscreen is also very popular in Japan. I used to use Allie and Anessa sunscreens when I lived in Japan, and the both of them really worked for me. Allie is more affordable than Anessa, so I love Allie more and purchased it many times. This new Allie sunscreen is thick gel type lotion. Many Japanese people review that they didn't get a tan while wearing Allie sunscreen.