Rohto Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 50 Pa ++++
88/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Rohto Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 50 PA++++ is a hybrid gel with a thoroughly modern filter set, including methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, ethylhexyl triazone, and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine. It wears with a matte finish, stays lightweight, and is low on white cast, generally does not sting, and carries low pore-clogging risk. Protection is rated excellent. At 88.4/100 it is one of the standout picks here and a strong choice for oily skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +45.6 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #7, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β36.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β14.8 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β5.8 UVA1 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 #5, may look bluish-grey on deeper skin tones
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Eye sting
Low
84
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fungal acne
Medium
73
- +100 Starting score
- β18 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #6, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 10 Glycerin at #4, the anchor humectant
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #22, hyaluronic family
- β 3 2 strong humectants (Panthenol, Betaine)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 2.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer)
- β 3 Humectant syrup tackiness
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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 (30)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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4 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 18 feeds malassezia
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9 Betaine
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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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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18 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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23 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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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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27 Arginine
pH adjuster
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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30 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Is Rohto Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel good for oily skin?
Yes, it suits oily skin well. The finish is matte and pore-clogging risk is rated low, making it a strong fit for oily and breakout-prone skin.
Is the Rohto Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 50 Pa ++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid with a thoroughly modern filter set, including methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, ethylhexyl triazone, and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine.
Is Rohto Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel any good?
It scores 88.4/100, one of the highest in this group. Protection is excellent and the matte, lightweight gel feel makes it a standout daily pick.