House of Dohwa
Rice Bran Sunscreen
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Ethanol high in list plus parfum significantly penalize sensitivity; modern filter system otherwise solid.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum.
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76.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #505 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol high in list plus parfum significantly penalize sensitivity; modern filter system otherwise solid.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
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.
Chemical
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.
Cream
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.
No
Verdict Is it worth it?
A five-filter chemical system with rice bran and centella, but denatured alcohol sits fourth in the INCI and parfum is included. The formula reads as a fast-finish chassis that prioritizes feel over sensitivity.
Pros
- Five modern filters including Mexoryl SX and Parsol SLX
- Multiple rice bran and oryza extracts for botanical interest
- Centella and houttuynia botanicals for calming support
- Adenosine and tocopherol antioxidant support
- Lightweight, fast-set chassis from polysilicones
Cons
- Denatured alcohol high in the INCI list
- Parfum present and adds allergen risk
- Phenethyl alcohol can compound reactivity
- Quick-set ethanol formulas can sting compromised skin
Who it's for: Buyers who prize a quick-drying chemical SPF with a modern filter stack and tolerate ethanol-forward Korean formulas.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 47 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 5 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Aqua·Dibutyl Adipate·Propanediol· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) ·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Tromethamine·Caprylyl Methicone·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Cetearyl Alcohol·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer·Glyceryl Stearate·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Methylpropanediol·Carbomer· Parfum Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate·Silica·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Polyether-1·Biosaccharide Gum-1· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Oryza Sativa Extract·Oryza Sativa Bran Extract·Bellis Perennis Flower Extract·Portulaca Oleracea Extract·Houttuynia Cordata Extract· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Phenethyl Alcohol·Caprylyl Glycol·Sodium Chloride·Disodium Phosphate·Potassium Phosphate·Potassium Chloride
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
04 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
16 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
22 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
25 Parfum ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
33 Polyether-1