This is a waterproof, reef-safe, UV-absorber-free mineral sunscreen cream that grips through water and sweat and doubles as a makeup primer, all at a drugstore price with disclosed filter percentages. It fills the water-resistant, outdoor niche the brand's lightweight sunscreen milks do not cover.
Chifure's outdoor specialist: a waterproof, reef-safe, UV-absorber-free mineral cream that grips through sweat and water and moonlights as a primer, all for drugstore money. The SPF30 PA++ rating means more modest UVA protection than the brand's milks, and it leaves a slight cast, but for gentle, water-resistant sun cover it earns its place.
Chifure discloses the titanium dioxide and zinc oxide percentages for this sunscreen, making its mineral protection well documented, but most user feedback is concentrated in the Japanese market, so the English-language review base is limited; this evaluation leans on that disclosed formula and the brand's reputation rather than a large pool of international reviews.
The case for it
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The case for it
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Also listed for Dryness — the actives here (Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Licorice Root Extract, Botanical Extracts) are in our research queue for that concern; there is no verdict until their evidence rows are written. That is a gap in our table, not a mark against the product.
Does the jobDoes what a sunscreen is for: UVA coverage, kind to the skin wearing it. Not measured from the label: pleasant enough to actually use.
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Most of the sunscreen conversation fixates on the SPF number, but anyone who has watched their carefully-applied face sunscreen slide into their eyes during a humid hike or a swim knows the real test is whether the stuff stays on. That is the entire reason this product exists. The WP in its name stands for waterproof, and within Chifure's sun-care lineup it is the outdoor and water-activity specialist — the one built to grip through sweat and water where the brand's feather-light sunscreen milks would simply wash away. Judging it well means judging it as a water-resistant cream first and a daily face sunscreen second.
The formula is constructed around staying put. The base is heavy on film-forming silicones — cyclopentasiloxane, trimethylsiloxysilicate and a phenyl trimethicone — which create the water-resistant veil that anchors the mineral filters to the skin. Those filters are titanium dioxide at 5.53 percent and zinc oxide at 2.16 percent, both disclosed in classic Chifure fashion, and they carry the SPF30 protection by sitting on the surface and scattering UV. Crucially, there are no chemical absorbers and no oxybenzone or octinoxate, which is what lets the brand call it reef-safe — a genuine consideration if you are applying sunscreen before stepping into the ocean. Soybean oil and extract bring emollience and antioxidant support so the silicone-mineral combination does not feel chalky, and the familiar soothing duo of licorice-derived stearyl glycyrrhetinate and saxifraga extract keep it gentle through long sun exposure.
In practice, the texture is the appeal. It goes on as a cushioned, slightly rich cream that adheres closely and then dries down to a silky, almost powdery veil rather than a wet or greasy slick — "moist but dry" is how the brand describes the finish, and that is accurate. That grippy, set finish is also why it doubles nicely as a makeup primer; foundation clings to it well. The 50-gram tube is more generous than the 30ml milks, which makes sense for a sunscreen you will use on the body and reapply during outdoor outings, and it nudges the value in your favour for the format.
Now the honesty, because there are two things you must understand before relying on this cream. The first is the protection tier. It is SPF30 PA++, and that PA++ is the number to watch: on the Japanese scale, two plus signs indicate moderate UVA protection, meaningfully less than the PA++++ of the brand's sunscreen milks. The SPF30 is perfectly fine for general use, but the modest UVA rating means this is not the cream to choose if long-wave UVA defense — the part of the spectrum most tied to photoaging — is your priority. The relatively low zinc oxide level is the giveaway. For deliberate, all-day high-UV exposure, a higher PA-rated sunscreen is the smarter pick; this one shines specifically in the water-resistant, stay-put niche.
The second is the meaning of waterproof itself, which deserves a myth-buster: no sunscreen is truly waterproof. This cream is water-resistant, which means it survives swimming and sweating far better than a standard formula, but it still needs reapplying after you towel off and every couple of hours of sustained exposure. Treating water resistance as permission to apply once and forget is how people end up burned. And because that water-resistant film is designed to cling, you should cleanse thoroughly at night to remove it completely — a gentle oil or balm cleanser does the job. A couple of smaller notes: it leaves a slight cast like any mineral sunscreen, and it is not fungal-acne-safe because of the soybean oil, so the fungal-acne-prone should reach for one of Chifure's oil-free milks instead.
Value, predictably, is a strength. A waterproof, reef-safe, gentle mineral sunscreen with disclosed filter percentages and a generous 50g size for low-double-digit money even after import markup is a good deal, especially against dedicated water-resistant mineral sunscreens from Western brands that often cost considerably more. As a legacy brand selling on transparency rather than marketing, Chifure delivers the water-resistant performance and the soothing extras without the premium. The only real limitation on the value is the protection tier, not the price.
Who should buy it? Anyone wanting a gentle, reef-safe, water-resistant mineral sunscreen for swimming, sweating and outdoor activity, particularly normal, dry and sensitive skin, plus those who like a grippy primer-style base under makeup. Who should skip it? Oily and fungal-acne-prone skin that needs an oil-free, non-occlusive formula, and anyone whose priority is maximum UVA protection, for whom the PA++ rating is simply too modest — the brand's PA++++ milks serve that need better. For its water-resistant purpose, though, it is a quietly capable, kind-to-skin choice. Think of it as a job-specific tool rather than your everyday face sunscreen: keep it in a beach bag or hiking pack for the days you will be in and out of water, and reach for a higher-PA daily sunscreen the rest of the time. Matched to that water-resistant brief, its modest protection tier stops being a weakness and becomes exactly the right amount of the right kind of coverage.
The hero actives that drive this product's performance.
| Ingredient | Function | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium Dioxide (5.53%) | The lead mineral filter here, providing the bulk of the SPF30 protection by scattering and absorbing UV at the skin surface; in this water-resistant cream it sits within a silicone film that keeps it locked in place through sweat and water rather than washing off. | Regulator-approved for Sun Damage · limited certainty |
| Zinc Oxide (2.16%) | The secondary mineral filter that broadens the spectrum into UVA; at this modest level it supports the titanium dioxide but also explains the cream's lower PA++ rating, so its role is to widen coverage rather than maximise it. | Regulator-approved for Sun Damage · limited certainty |
| Soybean Oil | Glycine soja oil acts as the emollient that keeps this waterproof, silicone-heavy cream from feeling tight or chalky, nourishing the skin while the soybean extract lower down adds antioxidant support; together they give the cream its moist-but-dry veil finish. | Not yet assessed |
| Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate | A licorice-derived anti-inflammatory that soothes and calms, a recurring Chifure touch in its sun care; in a water-resistant cream meant for prolonged outdoor wear, it helps offset any irritation from sun and sweat exposure. | Not yet assessed |
| Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract | A strawberry-begonia botanical traditional in Japanese skincare for its soothing and mild antioxidant properties; it rounds out the calming side of the formula alongside the licorice derivative and vitamin E. | Not yet assessed |
Ingredient standings describe the active at treatment-level doses and vehicles; this product's own condition grades weigh its actual formula.
Cyclopentasiloxane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycine Soja Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Butylene Glycol, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Glycine Soja Extract, PEG-9 Dimethicone, Silica, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Methylparaben, Tocopherol, Water
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Apply generously as the final step before sun exposure; because it is waterproof and silicone-rich, it doubles as a makeup-gripping primer, but cleanse thoroughly at night to remove the water-resistant film completely.
Protection is immediate; the benefit is preventive, guarding skin against UV damage during water and outdoor activity where standard sunscreens would wash away.
As an inorganic, water-resistant sunscreen, this cream's performance rests on two elements: its mineral filters and its film-forming base. Titanium dioxide (5.53 percent) and zinc oxide (2.16 percent) provide the protection, with titanium dioxide skewing toward UVB and short UVA and zinc oxide extending coverage into longer UVA wavelengths. The relatively modest zinc level is consistent with the PA++ rating, indicating solid UVB but only moderate UVA protection — a meaningful distinction, since long-wave UVA is strongly implicated in photoaging and is best countered by higher zinc loads or modern organic UVA filters, neither of which this formula emphasises. The water resistance comes from the silicone film-formers (cyclopentasiloxane, trimethylsiloxysilicate, phenyl trimethicone), which create a hydrophobic layer that holds the filters in place against water and perspiration; water-resistance claims in sunscreens are validated by standardised immersion testing, though all such products still require reapplication after toweling. The reef-safe positioning reflects the omission of oxybenzone and octinoxate, the filters most scrutinised for coral toxicity. Supporting soybean oil and extract, licorice-derived glycyrrhetinate and tocopherol add emollience, soothing and antioxidant activity that complements UV filtering. Disclosed percentages allow the protection level to be assessed directly.
For water sports, sweating and prolonged outdoor activity, dermatology guidance favours water-resistant sunscreens, and mineral, oxybenzone- and octinoxate-free formulas are commonly recommended for sensitive skin and for environmental reasons. A film-forming mineral cream of this kind aligns with that advice for its intended use. The clinical caveat worth emphasising is the UVA tier: a PA++ rating denotes moderate UVA protection, and since UVA drives much of photoaging and contributes to pigmentation, those prioritising anti-aging or treating melasma are generally better served by a higher PA-rated product. Standard guidance also stresses that water resistance is time-limited and reapplication after swimming or toweling is essential, and that occlusive, oil-containing sunscreens may not suit acne- or fungal-acne-prone skin. Used for its water-resistant purpose on suitable skin, it is a reasonable mineral option.
Apply generously as the final step before sun exposure, spreading it evenly over the face and any exposed body areas and letting it set to its dry veil for a minute or two; it can serve as a makeup-gripping primer at this stage. Reapply after swimming or toweling off and roughly every two hours of sustained sun, since water resistance is time-limited. At night, cleanse thoroughly — ideally with an oil or balm cleanser — to fully remove the water-resistant silicone film. Pair it over a moisturizer if your skin runs dry, as the mineral matte finish can feel slightly tight otherwise.
A waterproof, reef-safe mineral sunscreen with disclosed filter percentages in a generous 50g size for low-double-digit money even after import markup is good value, particularly compared with dedicated water-resistant mineral sunscreens from Western brands that often cost two to three times more. The larger tube suits the body-and-outdoor use case better than the brand's small 30ml milks, improving the practical economics. The clear limitation on value is protection tier rather than price: at SPF30 PA++ it offers more moderate UVA coverage, so it is excellent value for water resistance but not for maximum broad-spectrum defense. Chifure's transparent, marketing-light model keeps the cost low without thinning the mineral content, and the soothing, reef-safe extras add genuine worth for outdoor and ocean use.
Consider it if you want a gentle, reef-safe, water-resistant mineral sunscreen for swimming, sweating or outdoor activity, especially if your skin is normal, dry or sensitive, or if you like a grippy primer-style base under makeup. The generous size makes it practical for face and body alike.
This is not the one if your skin is oily or fungal-acne-prone and needs an oil-free, non-occlusive formula, or if maximum UVA protection is your priority — the PA++ rating is too modest for that, and the brand's PA++++ sunscreen milks are the better choice for anti-aging-focused daily wear.
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Buy at Amazon ♥A cushioned mineral cream that adheres closely to the skin and dries down to a silky, almost powdery veil rather than a wet or greasy film.
Fragrance-free, with only a faint neutral base note.
A 50g squeeze tube, more generous than the brand's 30ml sunscreen milks and suited to body as well as face use.
It applies as a smooth, slightly rich cream that grips the skin and sets to a dry veil within a minute or two; a slight cast is normal and softens as it dries. There is no sting, in keeping with its mineral, alcohol-free design.
The 50g tube is generous enough for regular face-and-body use over outdoor outings, lasting through a season of occasional use or several weeks of daily application.
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Within Chifure's sun-care range, this WP (waterproof) cream is the outdoor and water-activity specialist, built to stay put where the lighter milks would slide off. It carries the brand's signature transparency and gentle, reef-safe mineral approach into a sweat- and water-resistant format.
Chifure has been a transparency-first Japanese drugstore brand since 1968. This is its waterproof, UV-absorber-free mineral sunscreen, with disclosed titanium dioxide and zinc oxide percentages backing a SPF30 PA++ rating, and a reef-safe profile that avoids oxybenzone and octinoxate.
Waterproof sunscreen never needs reapplying.
No sunscreen is truly waterproof; this cream is water-resistant, meaning it holds up better through swimming and sweating, but it still needs reapplying after toweling off and every couple of hours of sustained exposure to keep protecting.
It is water-resistant rather than truly waterproof, designed to hold up through swimming and sweating better than the brand's lightweight milks. As with any sunscreen, you still need to reapply after toweling off and every couple of hours in the sun.
Yes. It uses only mineral filters and avoids oxybenzone and octinoxate, the chemical filters most associated with coral harm, so it is marketed as reef-safe and is a sensible choice for ocean swimming.
It is SPF30 PA++, which provides solid UVB protection but more moderate UVA coverage than the brand's PA++++ milks. It is fine for everyday and general outdoor use, but those wanting maximum UVA defense should choose a higher PA-rated formula.
Yes. Its silicone-rich, grippy texture sets to a dry veil that makeup adheres to well, so it doubles as a primer. Let it set for a minute before applying foundation.
No. It contains soybean oil, a plant oil that can feed Malassezia, so those managing fungal acne should opt for one of Chifure's oil-free sunscreen milks instead.
Recurring themes our editors read across retailer reviews of this product — summaries in our words, not quotations, and not a substitute for your own patch test.
Genuinely water-resistant
Gentle mineral, reef-safe formula
Doubles as a primer
Comfortable cream texture
Lower SPF30 and PA++ rating
Slight white cast
Needs thorough cleansing to remove
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