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DR.WU Ultra Hydrating Tinted Defense Lotion SPF 50+ PA+++
DR.WU

Ultra Hydrating Tinted Defense Lotion SPF 50+ PA+++

SPF 50+ · PA+++
Our score 79.2 / 100

Numerous essential oils, including peppermint, eucalyptus and litsea, raise tolerance concerns despite the flag. Silicones, esters and tint suggest smooth wear; no specific health harm is established.

Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. Sensitive & baby fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. South Korea
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
Finish How it looks 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.
Yes
fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Where to buy it
YesStyle US In stock
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79.2
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1461 of 1759 in the current catalogue. Numerous essential oils, including peppermint, eucalyptus and litsea, raise tolerance concerns despite the flag. Silicones, esters and tint suggest smooth wear; no specific health harm is established.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 95
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 72
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 52
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 50
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 86
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 90
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 57 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 9 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 9
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Methylpropanediol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Pentylene Glycol·Caprylyl Methicone· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Isononyl Isononanoate·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Cyclopentasiloxane·Phenoxyethanol·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Aluminum Hydroxide·Isohexadecane·Stearic Acid·Sorbitan Isostearate·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Polysorbate 80· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Butylene Glycol· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · BHT Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Xanthan Gum·Sorbitan Oleate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Iron Oxides· Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil·Biosaccharide Gum-4·Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil· Mentha Piperita Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Juniperus Mexicana Oil· Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil· Boswellia Serrata Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Glycine Soja Sterols· Ceramide NS Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Ap Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide AS Skin-barrier lipid. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract· Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
04 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
05 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
07 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
08 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
09 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
10 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
11 Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate
12 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
13 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
14 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
15 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
16 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
17 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
18 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
19 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
20 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
21 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
22 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
23 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
24 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
25 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
26 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
27 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
28 BHT WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
29 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
30 Sorbitan Oleate
31 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
32 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
33 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
34 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
35 Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
36 Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil Amyris Bark Oil
37 Biosaccharide Gum-4 Biosaccharide Gum-4
38 Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil May Chang Oil (Litsea Cubeba)
39 Mentha Piperita Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
40 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
41 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
42 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
43 Juniperus Mexicana Oil Texas Cedarwood Oil
44 Citrus Aurantium 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.
45 Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil Nutmeg Kernel Oil
46 Boswellia Serrata Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
47 Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
48 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
49 Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil Roman Chamomile Oil
50 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
51 Glycine Soja Sterols Soybean Sterols
52 Ceramide NS ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
53 Ceramide Ap ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
54 Ceramide AS ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
55 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
56 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract
57 Ceramide Eop ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.