Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
87/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ is a chemical sunscreen on a hybrid filter base, including Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. The essence texture is lightweight, dries matte, and keeps white cast low while generally not stinging. Breakout concerns are low and it works well under makeup. Excellent protection and an 86.9/100 score make it a solid daily SPF.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
99
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +45.6 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #15, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- β12 UVB coverage saturated
- β7.1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
Low
88
- +100 Starting score
- β12 Tinosorb M at #6, may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Eye sting
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (PEG-40 Stearate)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #13, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β 7 Sodium Hyaluronate at #7, hyaluronic family
- β 1 Humectant polyols
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isononyl Isononanoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #3), fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (27)
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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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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3 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 high up speeds filter migration
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant polyol
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M)
- β 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 12 may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 7 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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10 Arginine
pH adjuster
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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22 Polystyrene
Supporting ingredient
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
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24 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Essence leave a white cast?
No, the white cast is low. This chemical essence dries matte and blends into most skin tones without a visible film.
Is this good for oily or acne-prone skin?
Yes, it commonly suits oily skin. The matte finish and low breakout concerns make it a comfortable daily option for blemish-prone skin.
What SPF is Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Essence?
It is SPF 50+ PA++++. With an 86.9/100 score and excellent protection, it delivers high-level coverage in a lightweight essence.