Best Japanese Drugstore Sunscreens
Must-Buy Affordable Sunscreens in Japan

In this article, I have listed some of the best Japanese drugstore sunscreens with the great value! While several types of sunscreens are available from each brand, in this article, I am focusing on the ones that are perfect for daily use with a light texture and high SPF/PA rates. So let’s check them out!
1. Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence (ビオレ UV アクアリッチ ウォータリーエッセンス) is the best selling Japanese drugstore sunscreen that is water-based and has an extremely light texture with strong UV protection and water resistance . The product has a Micro Defense formula which forms a micro veil on the skin evenly when applying.
Price: 861 yen (50g) 【Buy it Now】
SPF: 50+
PA: ++++
2. NIVEA Sun Super Water Gel

NIVEA Sun Super Water Gel (ニベアサン ウォータージェル) is a light-weight sunscreen with moisturizing ingredients, which has smooth and water-like texture while protecting skin from the strong UV rays with high SPF and PA rates. It can be used for both face and body, and can be removed easily with a regular soap.
Price: 700 yen (80g) 【Buy it Now】
SPF: 50+
PA: ++++
3. RHOTO SKIN AQUA Super Moisture Gel

SKIN AQUA Super Moisture Gel (スキンアクア スーパーモイスチャー ジェル) is a moisturizing sunscreen gel that contains 4 kinds of beauty ingredients. It’s gentle on skin, yet has the highest rates of SPF and UVA protection as well as long-lasting effect. It’s waterproof but can be removed easily with a soup.
Price: 800 yen (110g) 【Buy it Now】
SPF: 50+
PA: +++
4. KOSE SUNCUT Perfect UV Gel (Super Water Proof)

SUNCUT Perfect UV Gel (サンカット パーフェクトUV ジェル) has a great longevity and strength against water, sweat, sebum and rubbing while protecting skin from UV rays. Some skin care ingredients are contained that prevent skin from dry and damage. The product can be removed by a regular soap.
Price: 800 yen (100 g)
SPF: 50+
PA: ++++
5. ISEHAN SUNKILLER Perfect Water Essence

SUNKILLER Perfect Water Essence (サンキラー パーフェクトウォーター
エッセンス) is an alcohol free, skin care type sunscreen. The product is made with 86% moisturizing ingredients that are gentle on the skin, and the water-base gel is easy to spread evenly on face and body. It has a pleasant and refreshing citrus scent.
Price: 900 yen (50 g)【Buy it Now】
SPF: 50+
PA: ++++
6. SENKA Mineral Water UV Gel

SENKA Mineral Water UV Gel (専科 ミネラルウォーターでつくった UVジェル) is a smooth and lightweight sunscreen gel made with mineral water. It spreads on the skin smoothly without greasy or sticky feeling. It’s blended with baby powder to keep the skin smooth and silky. It protects the skin from UV damages and prevents dark spots and freckles. Although it’s highly durable to sweat and sebum, it can be rinsed away with normal soap.
Price: 800 yen (40ml) [Shop Online]
SPF: 50
PA: +++
7. KISS ME Mommy! UV Aqua Milk

KISS ME Mommy! UV Aqua Milk (マミー UVアクアミルク) is an additive free sunscreen which is recommended for children or sensitive skin. It’s made with 80% food ingredients and contains some natural moisturizing ingredients. With the high SPF/PA rates, it protects delicate skin from UV damages and dryness.
Price: 900 yen (50 g)【Buy it Now】
SPF: 50+
PA: ++++
8. NARIS UP Parasola Illumi Skin UV Essence

Parasola Illumi Skin UV Essence (パラソーラ イルミスキン UVエッセンス) is a colour-controlling sunscreen essence that creates the translucent and natural glow skin by the light lavender colour, and it can be also used as a make-up base. It contains 10 kinds of moisturizing ingredients that keeps skin smooth and hydrated. It a waterproof sunscreen and has the highest SPF and PA rates.
Price: 970 yen (80g)
SPF: 50+
PA: ++++
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