Japanese sunscreen filters (e.g., Tinosorb, Uvinul) are often approved in Asia years before they are in the US or EU. Japanese sunscreens are known for having high SPF/PA++++ ratings while maintaining a cosmetically elegant, non-greasy finish (e.g., , Biore UV Aqua Rich ).
To understand the market position, it is vital to distinguish J-Beauty from the often-confused K-Beauty.