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UV Adapt Hya Water Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. TH Thailand global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

BEMT + avobenzone/octocrylene/octisalate + Ti/Zn with antioxidants (resveratrol, astaxanthin), no fragrance/ethanol. Strong formula.

◉ 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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
83.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #188 of 1558 in the current catalogue. BEMT + avobenzone/octocrylene/octisalate + Ti/Zn with antioxidants (resveratrol, astaxanthin), no fragrance/ethanol. Strong formula.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A fragrance-free hybrid adding bemotrizinol to avobenzone, octocrylene, octisalate, TiO2 and zinc oxide, layered with astaxanthin, resveratrol, lutein and ceramide NP. Modernization over the sister formula without sacrificing the sensitive-skin profile.

Pros
  • Bemotrizinol modernizes the hybrid filter stack
  • Fragrance-free with niacinamide and ceramide NP
  • Astaxanthin, lutein and resveratrol add antioxidants
  • Phospholipids and lecithin support barrier feel
  • Coco-glucoside and arginine keep the base mild
Cons
  • Still relies on avobenzone and octocrylene
  • Royal jelly is a potential allergen for sensitized users
  • Polymethyl methacrylate may pill under heavy layering

Who it's for: Sensitive-skin buyers wanting a fragrance-free hybrid with bemotrizinol and an antioxidant payload in a daily tone-up cream.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 68
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 75
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 78
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
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.
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Aqua· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Phospholipids·Glycereth-26·Aluminum Hydroxide·Hydroxyethyl Urea· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Polymethyl Methacrylate·Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract·Punica Granatum Seed Extract·Fructooligosaccharides·Royal Jelly·Acetyl Glucosamine·Butylene Glycol·Potassium Olivoyl Pca·Galactoarabinan·1‚2-Hexanediol·Lecithin·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Astaxanthin·Lutein·Resveratrol·Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract·Arginine·Coco-Glucoside· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Tromethamine·Phenoxyethanol·Lactobacillus·Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate·Pentylene Glycol·Caprylyl Glycol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
03 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
04 Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
05 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
06 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
07 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
08 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
09 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
10 Phospholipids
11 Glycereth-26 Glycereth-26
12 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
13 Hydroxyethyl Urea Hydroxyethyl Urea
14 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
15 Polymethyl Methacrylate Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
16 Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract Cottonseed Extract
17 Punica Granatum Seed Extract
18 Fructooligosaccharides Fructooligosaccharides
19 Royal Jelly Royal Jelly
20 Acetyl Glucosamine Acetyl Glucosamine
21 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
22 Potassium Olivoyl Pca
23 Galactoarabinan Galactoarabinan
24 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
25 Lecithin Lecithin
26 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
27 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
28 Astaxanthin Astaxanthin
29 Lutein Lutein
30 Resveratrol Resveratrol
31 Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract Hinoki Leaf Extract
32 Arginine Arginine
33 Coco-Glucoside Coco-Glucoside
34 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
35 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
36 Tromethamine Tromethamine
37 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
38 Lactobacillus Lactobacillus
39 Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
40 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
41 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
42 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.