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FoRest by Greenfinger
Forest Glutamine Vita Toning Sun Cream / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50mL / Moist / Vetiver & Citrus
フォレストギュルタミンビタトーニングサンクリーム / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50mL / しっとり / ベティバー&シトラス SPF 50+ · 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.
Same formulation as mini; sophisticated next-gen filters but fragrance plus actives (ascorbic acid, bakuchiol, citrus) flag sensitive-skin risk.
◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
82.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #234 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same formulation as mini; sophisticated next-gen filters but fragrance plus actives (ascorbic acid, bakuchiol, citrus) flag sensitive-skin risk.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Hybrid TiO2 cream stacked with four modern organic filters (EHT, DHHB, Mexoryl XL, Tinosorb M), then layered with ascorbic acid, bakuchiol, ferulic acid, and a citrus-vetiver scent. Sophisticated but ingredient-dense.
Pros
- Five-filter stack including Mexoryl XL and Tinosorb M
- Ascorbic acid plus 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid for brightening
- Bakuchiol, ferulic acid, and tocopherol antioxidant layering
- Niacinamide and panthenol for soothing
- Tone-up finish for a brightening cast
Cons
- Contains Fragrance plus citrus extracts, sensitization risk
- Ascorbic acid and bakuchiol together may compound irritation
- Long INCI raises overall reactivity surface area
Who it's for: Brightening-focused buyers who tolerate scent and active stacks; not for fragrance-sensitive or minimalist routines.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
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.
Hybrid
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.
No
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 65 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Aqua·Dibutyl Adipate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Butylene Glycol·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Ascorbic Acid·3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid·Pinus Koraiensis Seed Extract·Camellia Japonica Flower Extract·Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract· Citrus Unshiu Pericarp Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Glutathione·Stearic Acid·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Decyl Glucoside·Dimethiconol·Trisiloxane·Methylpropanediol·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether·Alumina·Xanthan Gum·Silica· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Sodium Polyacrylate·Kaolin·Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract·Avena Sativa Kernel Extract·Polyquaternium-51·Cyanocobalamin·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Beta-glucan·Polyether-1·Bakuchiol·Propanediol·Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate·Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate·Ferulic Acid·Sorbitan Palmate·Magnolol·Honokiol·Ultramarines· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
09 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
13 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
28 Citrus Unshiu Pericarp Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
55 Polyether-1
65 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.