Sunscreen Ranker Independent ranker
AC
ACRO

THREE Balancing Protective UV Cream SPF 40 PA+++

SPF 40 · PA+++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Heavy essential-oil load (lemongrass, bergamot, marjoram, rosemary, wasabi) plus ethanol and talc. SPF40 only; high irritation risk.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin.
66.1
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1091 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Heavy essential-oil load (lemongrass, bergamot, marjoram, rosemary, wasabi) plus ethanol and talc. SPF40 only; high irritation risk.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Mineral SPF 40 cream built on titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, layered with a dense botanical and essential oil blend. The cream finish is workable for tone-up wear, but SPF 40 sits below most Asian-market peers and the aromatic load is significant.

Pros
  • Mineral-only filter system using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide
  • No added Fragrance ingredient on the INCI
  • Includes green tea seed oil, ginseng root, and witch hazel water
  • Cream texture targeted at tone-up wear
Cons
  • Contains bergamot, lemongrass, marjoram, and rosemary essential oils
  • Ethanol present in the ingredient list
  • SPF 40 is lower than typical Asian-market 50+ options
  • Dense botanical blend raises allergen risk

Who it's for: Buyers who want a mineral tone-up cream and tolerate aromatic botanical blends; not a fit for sensitive or fragrance-reactive skin.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 81
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 32
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 54 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 4 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·Butylene Glycol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Cyclopentasiloxane·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Behenyl Alcohol·Cyclohexasiloxane·Hydrated Silica· Diglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Diisostearyl Malate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Diphenyl Dimethicone· Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Bergamia Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Bougainvillea Spectabilis Flower Oil (pending review)· Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Cellulose·Houttuynia Cordata Extract·Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract·Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract·Crocus Sativus Flower Extract·Arctium Lappa Root Extract·Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil·Wasabia Japonica Seed Oil·Panax Ginseng Root Extract·Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract·Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract·Akebia Quinata Stem Extract· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Juice·Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ferment Filtrate·Hamamelis Virginiana Water·Silica·Pentylene Glycol·Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate·Dimethicone·Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Polyglyceryl-10 Tristearate·Xanthan Gum· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride·Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2·Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Cetyl Alcohol· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Aluminum Hydroxide·Talc·Sodium Cocoglyceryl Sulfate· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
05 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
06 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
07 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
08 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
09 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
10 Diglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
11 Diisostearyl Malate Diisostearyl Malate
12 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
13 Diphenyl Dimethicone Diphenyl Dimethicone
14 Cymbopogon Flexuosus Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
15 Citrus Bergamia Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
16 Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
17 Bougainvillea Spectabilis Flower Oil Pending review
18 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
19 Cellulose Cellulose
20 Houttuynia Cordata Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract
21 Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
22 Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract Strawberry Geranium Extract
23 Crocus Sativus Flower Extract Saffron Flower Extract
24 Arctium Lappa Root Extract Burdock Root Extract
25 Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Green Tea Seed Oil
26 Wasabia Japonica Seed Oil
27 Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ginseng Root Extract
28 Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract Lotus Germ Extract
29 Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract Peony Root Extract
30 Akebia Quinata Stem Extract Akebia Stem Extract
31 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
32 Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Juice
33 Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ferment Filtrate
34 Hamamelis Virginiana Water Witch Hazel Water
35 Silica Silica
36 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
37 Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
38 Dimethicone Dimethicone
39 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
40 Polyglyceryl-10 Tristearate Polyglyceryl-10 Tristearate
41 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
42 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
43 Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
44 Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
45 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
46 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
47 Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol
48 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
49 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
50 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
51 Talc Talc
52 Sodium Cocoglyceryl Sulfate
53 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
54 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol