Kanebo, formerly known as Kabona, is a sub-brand of the Kao Group. Among the many Japanese sunscreens with good skin feel, Kanebo Mineral Moisturizing High Efficiency Sunscreen Gel is known for its excellent sun protection, waterproof and sweat resistant. The latest version of the product, renamed Double Protection Sunscreen Water Gel, was launched in 2018 and features increased friction resistance and enhanced continuous protection.
 
Wear-resistant technology claims that the sunscreen film can still keep the film intact after being rubbed and is not easy to be rubbed off. However, the effectiveness of sunscreen is affected by many factors, and if you are outdoors for a long time, you still need to reapply it in time. WATERPROOF IS ANOTHER BIG SELLING POINT, AS EXTRA PROTECTION SUNSCREEN DOESN'T EASILY MIX WITH SWEAT AND CAUSE MAKEUP TO PEEL, SO ALLIE IS SUITABLE AS A BASE FOR MAKEUP. However, for swimming or activities at the beach, it is advisable to choose a product with higher water resistance, such as Anessa or La Roche-Posay.
 
In terms of formula, the new version of the mineral sunscreen still uses a combination of chemical sunscreen and physical sunscreen, which can block a variety of wavelengths of ultraviolet rays, with a sunscreen index of SPF50/PA, and at the same time increases moisturizing ingredients. The risk ingredients such as octocrylene in the old version have been removed, no fragrance has been added, and the safety of the sunscreen is medium to high, but it still contains alcohol, and sensitive skin needs to be tested for sensitivity in advance.
 
The old version was criticized for its undesirable skin sensations such as stuffiness, drying, and mud rubbing, but the new version has been slightly improved in this regard. The sunscreen has a lotion-like texture and is malleable, with a slight whitening effect when first applied to the face, and then returns to its natural nature without rubbing mud. However, some of them are shiny and have a sticky skin feel, so it is recommended to use them with loose powder, and the alcohol smell is slightly stronger. Overall, the ALLIE Extra Protection Sunscreen Lotion continues to pass the sun protection level and is relatively mild, but the use experience is a little lacking, and it is not suitable for oily skin.
 
In addition to the star product Double Protection Sunscreen, Kanebo also launched Pink Sakura Tinted and Pearl Whitening Sunscreen Water Gel, which are basically the same in terms of sun protection. Both Pink Cherry Blossom and Pearlite have a brightening effect, with the former being darker for darker skin tones and a subtle cherry blossom scent, while the latter is more suitable for those with lighter skin tones. The price of the three is different, there are two capacities, the price of 40ml is about 139 yuan, the price of 90ml is 198 yuan, and the other two sunscreen lotions are priced at 60ml/168 yuan.