Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up Uv Essence Spf 50+ Pa++++ -Mint
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Rohto Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence in Mint is an SPF 50+ PA++++ hybrid essence that blends modern chemical filters such as Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S with titanium dioxide. It is lightweight with a matte finish and low white cast, a common pick for a fresh, fuss-free base. Pore-clogging risk is low, though it may feel slightly tingly for sensitive eyes. Excellent broad-spectrum protection and a strong overall score make it a dependable everyday option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
94
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #15, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β12 UVB coverage saturated
- β10.1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β35 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- +2.4 Coated minerals (Alumina)
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Eye sting
Medium
53
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
90
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- +6.4 Volatile alcohol at #2, evaporating texture
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Fungal acne
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60)
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #6, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #7, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 4 Sodium Hyaluronate at #8, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica)
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
- β 6 High mineral load at #7 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Vitamin C
Full ingredient list (34)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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2 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 high up speeds filter migration
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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21 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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23 Polystyrene
Supporting ingredient
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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26 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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27 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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28 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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31 Tin Oxide
Colorant or pigment
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32 Red
Supporting ingredient
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33 Ci 42090
Colorant or pigment
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34 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence good for oily skin?
It is a strong fit. The matte finish suits oily skin and pore-clogging risk is low, so it is generally friendly for breakout-prone routines.
Does the Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up Uv Essence Spf 50+ Pa++++ -Mint leave a white cast?
White cast is low. The Mint version aims for a fresh, lightweight feel, though sensitive eyes may notice slight stinging.
Is the Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Tone Up Uv Essence Spf 50+ Pa++++ -Mint mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid, blending modern chemical filters such as Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S with titanium dioxide. Protection is excellent at SPF 50+ PA++++.