Best Japanese Powder Sunscreens

The type of sunscreens that are recommended for everyone to have is powder. Ideally, sunscreen should be re-applied every 2–3 hours, but regular sunscreens might be heavy to carry around and too sticky to apply over and over. On the other hand, powder sunscreens are compact to carry and easy to apply without your hands getting greasy. Powder sunscreens provide a mattifying effect and keep your skin smooth and comfortable during day. Some of powder sunscreens also provide light coverage and even out skin complexion.

Powder sunscreens may not be your primary sunscreen, but they are great products to be used for re-application or touch-up. I’d highly recommend to have one in your makeup bag and suggest you to substitute powder sunscreen with loose powder during summer or outdoor activities.

Powder sunscreens have been becoming more and more popular in Japan these days, and many products are now available from various cosmetics brands. In this article, I’d like to introduce some of the best Japanese powder sunscreens. So let’s take a look!

1. Privacy UV Face Powder 50

Privacy UV Face Powder 50 (プライバシー UVフェイスパウダー50) is a powder sunscreen with powerful UV protection yet gentle formula that can be used safely for sensitive skin. The translucent powder can be applied over makeup and do not make your skin too powdery nor white. It features sebum absorbing powder to prevent oily skin and makeup smudging. It contains beautifying ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, collagen and vitamin C derivative. You can also apply in on body.

SPF 50+/PA++++

Price: 1,320 yen

2. CEZANNE UV Clear Face Powder

CEZANNE UV Clear Face Powder (セザンヌ UVクリアフェイスパウダー) is one of the top-selling drugstore cosmetics products in Japan today. This The light and silky pressed powder with SPF provides the bright and clear look while protecting the skin from UV damage. It features “Clear Veil Powder” and “Skin Dullness Correcting Powder” that makes your skin look smooth and bright. It also absorbs excess sebum. It contains 12 types of beauty serum ingredients to nourish the skin. Available with 4 colours: Light Beige/Light/Natural/Lavender.

SPF 28/PA+++

Price: 748 yen

3. CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Powder

CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Powder (キャンメイク マシュマロフィニッシュパウダー) is an award-winning face powder by a Japanese drugstore cosmetics brand, CANMAKE. The all-year-use face powder provides a natural matte finish, concealing pores and covering unevenness in skin complexion. The shine-preventing powder absorbs sebum and prevents shininess, stickiness and makeup crease. It can be used for finishing your foundation and touching up makeup during day. It contains 10 kinds of beauty and moisturizing ingredients to prevent from becoming dry and rough. The additive free mineral formulation can be removed easily with regular face wash. Available with four shades

SPF 50/PA+++

Price: 1,034 yen

4. ORBIS Sunscreen Powder

ORBIS Sunscreen Powder (オルビス サンスクリーン(R) パウダー) is a powder type sunscreen with ultimate UV protection and water proof effect. It features Sebum Clear Powder that absorbs sebum and keeps the skin smooth and shine-free. It’s water-, sweat- and sebum-proof and suitable for both daily and leisure use. While providing strong UV protection, the lightweight powder provides natural coverage and won’t look cakey when you retouch over makeup. It’s unscented and allergy tested which is suitable for all skin types even sensitive skin. Available with 2 shades: Natural and Lucent.

SPF50+/PA++++

Price: 1,782 yen (refill), 737 yen (case), 330 (puff)

5. MUJI UV Pressed Powder

MUJI UV Pressed Powder (無印良品 UV プレストパウダー) is a setting powder by MUJI, a Japanese retailer known for minimalistic design and high quality products. By applying over your foundation, the powder protect the skin against UV rays and provides a natural luster and smooth-look to the skin. It contains moisturizing ingredients such as ceramide and amino acid. It’s free of colorant, mineral oil, paraben, alcohol and UV absorber, and tested for non comedogenic. Available with 3 shades that can be chosen from according to your skin tone and preferred finish.

SPF 50+/PA++++ (natural), SPF 33/PA+++ (honey beige and lucent white)

Price: 1,490 yen

6. Clear Last Face Powder High Cover N

Clear Last Face Powder High Cover N (クリアラスト フェイスパウダー ハイカバー Ｎ) is a multi-function tinted face powder that acts as foundation, concealer, face powder and sunscreen. It corrects uneven skin tone and the skin complexion and redness. With the “Block Coating Formula”, it prevents makeup creasing due to sweat and excess sebum. It’s gentle formula and contains several moisturizing ingredients. Available with 3 shades.

SPF40/PA+++

Price: 1,650 yen

7. ETVOS Mineral UV Powder

ETVOS Mineral UV Powder (エトヴォス ミネラルＵＶパウダー) is a chemical-free sunscreen powder made of minerals and beauty ingredients. The product is free of surfactant, mineral oil, silicon, tar pigment, fragrance, paraben, alcohol and UV absorber. It protect the skin from various lights causing damages and dryness on the skin including UV rays, blue light and near infrared rays. The after sun care ingredients are newly formulated to treat the skin even after being exposed to the lights. The powder is lightly tinted which covers pores and the skin tone for a beautiful and transparent look. It absorbs excess sebum and keeps the smooth skin for hours.

SPF 50/PA++++

Price: 3,080 yen

Thanks for reading! Which powder sunscreens do you want to try? If you are into Japanese sunscreens, I have more articles introducing the latest & top-selling sunscreen products with different variations, so please check them out!

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