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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 disappear on skin. TW 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; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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%.
Verdict Should you buy 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.

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. 83
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
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. 65
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 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
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 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.
Chemical
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.
No
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) 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 19 Jun 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