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My Scheming BB Amino Hydrating B5 Cool-Protect Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
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BB Amino Hydrating B5 Cool-Protect Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Taiwan global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Cooling claim driven by menthol + menthyl lactate plus added fragrance—poor for sensitive skin despite otherwise modern filter system.

◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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74.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #598 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Cooling claim driven by menthol + menthyl lactate plus added fragrance—poor for sensitive skin despite otherwise modern filter system.
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. 100
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 83
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 35
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. 65
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 65
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 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
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

The cooling sibling of the BB Amino line uses the same modern filter trio but layers menthol, menthyl lactate, and added fragrance for the cool-skin claim. Pleasant in heat, but not a sensitive-skin pick.

Pros
  • Modern filter trio: Octisalate, Tinosorb M, Uvinul A Plus
  • Cooling sensation from menthol and menthyl lactate
  • Panthenol and sodium hyaluronate for hydration
  • Light cream finish with silica for softness
Cons
  • Contains added Fragrance
  • Menthol and menthyl lactate can sting compromised skin
  • O-cymen-5-ol adds an additional irritant flag
  • PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil may not suit all users

Who it's for: Outdoor users in hot weather who want a cooling finish and are not reactive to menthol or fragrance.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 25 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Butylene Glycol·Dimethicone·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer·Isoceteth-20·Decyl Glucoside· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Silica·PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Chlorphenesin· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Menthol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Xanthan Gum·O-cymen-5-ol·Propylene Glycol·Menthyl Lactate·Gluconolactone· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
03 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
04 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
05 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
06 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
07 Dimethicone Dimethicone
08 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
09 Isoceteth-20 Isoceteth-20
10 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
11 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
12 Silica Silica
13 PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
14 Chlorphenesin Chlorphenesin
15 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.
16 Menthol Menthol
17 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
18 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
19 O-cymen-5-ol o-Cymen-5-ol
20 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
21 Menthyl Lactate Menthyl Lactate
22 Gluconolactone Gluconolactone
23 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
24 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
25 Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide Sacran