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Aqua Defense Hybrid 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.

Ingredient list is one mangled blob with no separators; modern filters present but PEGs, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, and parsing uncertainty cap scores.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. 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).
65.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1151 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ingredient list is one mangled blob with no separators; modern filters present but PEGs, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, and parsing uncertainty cap scores.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Hybrid sunscreen whose INCI listing arrives as a single unbroken block, making ingredient verification difficult. The text suggests a strong modern-filter blend, but parsing uncertainty plus PEGs, phenoxyethanol, and chlorphenesin temper the picture.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per the ingredient text
  • Listing indicates DHHB, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, and Tinosorb S
  • Asiaticoside and madecassic acid for soothing support
  • Glycerin and xylitol-based humectants
Cons
  • INCI shown as one unseparated block, hard to verify order
  • Phenoxyethanol and chlorphenesin preservative pair present
  • PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone and polysorbate 80 in the listing
  • Stearalkonium hectorite suggests a denser hybrid base

Who it's for: Buyers comfortable with an imprecise manufacturer listing; better as a backup than a primary daily for skin needing strict verification.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 76
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 50
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
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.
No
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) 1 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0
Deionized Water Isononyl Isononanoate Dimethicone Octyl Salicylate Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Trisiloxane Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Tris-Biphenyl Triazine Dicaprylyl Carbonate Ethylhexyl triazone Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Methylpropanediol Sodium Chloride Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Phenoxyethanol Decyl Glucoside Chlorphenesin Stearalkonium Hectorite Xylitylglucoside Anhydroxylitol Propylene Carbonate Glycerin Xylitol Disodium EDTA Glucose T-Butyl Alcohol Melanin Butylene Glycol Disodium Phosphate Xanthan Gum Propylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Polysorbate 80 Asiaticoside Madecassic acid Asiatic acid Sodium Benzoate Ethylhexylglycerin CholesterolIngredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Deionized Water Isononyl Isononanoate Dimethicone Octyl Salicylate Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone Trisiloxane Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Tris-Biphenyl Triazine Dicaprylyl Carbonate Ethylhexyl triazone Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Methylpropanediol Sodium Chloride Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Phenoxyethanol Decyl Glucoside Chlorphenesin Stearalkonium Hectorite Xylitylglucoside Anhydroxylitol Propylene Carbonate Glycerin Xylitol Disodium EDTA Glucose T-Butyl Alcohol Melanin Butylene Glycol Disodium Phosphate Xanthan Gum Propylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Polysorbate 80 Asiaticoside Madecassic acid Asiatic acid Sodium Benzoate Ethylhexylglycerin CholesterolIngredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.