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Rohto Mentholatum
Obagi C Day Serum UV SPF 50+ PA++++
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Modern UV filters and vitamin C derivatives but ethanol, fragrance, and PEG-40 stearate present alongside octinoxate.
◉ 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.
66.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1052 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern UV filters and vitamin C derivatives but ethanol, fragrance, and PEG-40 stearate present alongside octinoxate.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Antioxidant-loaded essence built around four vitamin C derivatives, vitamin E, Centella Asiatica, and a five-filter system. Octinoxate, low-level alcohol, fragrance, and citrus extract limit suitability for reactive skin.
Pros
- Four vitamin C forms including Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
- Centella Asiatica and Caesalpinia Spinosa extracts
- Five filters spanning UVA and UVB
- Glycerin and butylene glycol humectants
- Lightweight serum finish
Cons
- Octinoxate among the top filters
- Added fragrance present
- Citrus Paradisi extract may sensitize
- Phenoxyethanol plus low-level alcohol
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a daily antioxidant serum-style SPF who tolerate fragrance, alcohol, and citrus extracts.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
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.
Essence
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 48 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Diethylhexyl Succinate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Ascorbyl Glucoside·Behenyl Alcohol·Glyceryl Ascorbate·Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Isomerized Sugar· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract·Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract·Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract·oxidation (Al/Ca/manganese (pending review)·Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer· Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Phytosteryl Macadamiate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Caprylyl Glycol·Pentylene Glycol·PEG-40 Stearate·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Glyceryl Stearate·Mica·Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Sodium Hydroxide·Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate·Xanthan Gum·Cellulose·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Carbomer·Silica·Disodium Edta·Dna·Acacia Senegal Flower/Stem Extract·Alumina·Caprylhydroxamic Acid·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Stearyl Alcohol·Phenoxyethanol· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
06 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
18 oxidation (Al/Ca/manganese Pending review
19 Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
20 Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
31 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
47 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
48 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.