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GOONGBE Waterful Sun Lotion Mild SPF 40
GOONGBE

Waterful Sun Lotion Mild SPF 40

SPF 40 Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Lightweight ZnO lotion with ceramide and madecassoside, no chemical filters; fragrance present so not ideal for highly reactive skin.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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75.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #533 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Lightweight ZnO lotion with ceramide and madecassoside, no chemical filters; fragrance present so not ideal for highly reactive skin.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 70
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 68
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 74
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 76
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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.
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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
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
Verdict Is it worth it?

A zinc-oxide-only lotion at SPF 40 with caprylic/capric triglyceride and butyloctyl salicylate as the main emollients. Ceramide NP and madecassoside keep it skin-friendly, but added fragrance and lower SPF cap the use case.

Pros
  • Zinc-oxide-only filter system; no organic UV actives
  • Lightweight lotion texture spreads thinly
  • Ceramide NP and madecassoside add comfort
  • Alcohol-free per the INCI
Cons
  • Fragrance present; not for fragrance-sensitive skin
  • SPF 40 is lower than the SPF 50 peers in this lineup
  • Zinc-only base can leave a faint cast

Who it's for: Buyers wanting an all-mineral lotion for daily, lower-exposure wear who tolerate fragrance.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 19 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Propanediol·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate·Sorbitan Isostearate·Glyceryl Caprylate·1‚2-Hexanediol·Magnesium Sulfate·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Alumina· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · 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 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
06 Propanediol Propanediol
07 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
08 Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
09 Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
10 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
11 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
12 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
13 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
14 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
15 Alumina Alumina
16 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
17 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
18 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
19 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.