Rohto Mentholatum
Skin Aqua Super Moisture UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Ethanol high in list and PEG-40 stearate hurt sensitivity; modern filter blend (EHT, BEMT, MBBT, DHHB) gives elegant invisible finish but octinoxate flagged for health.
◐ 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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive.
Where to buy it
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72.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #704 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethanol high in list and PEG-40 stearate hurt sensitivity; modern filter blend (EHT, BEMT, MBBT, DHHB) gives elegant invisible finish but octinoxate flagged for health.
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.
Essence
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.
Yes
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?
Fragrance-free chemical essence built on five modern filters and three forms of hyaluronic acid. Alcohol fourth and octinoxate keep it off the shortlist for sensitive skin.
Pros
- Fragrance-free
- Five modern filters including DHHB, EHT, BEMT, MBBT
- Three forms of hyaluronic acid
- Lightweight essence finish
- Silica for shine control
Cons
- Contains alcohol and octinoxate
- Triethanolamine pH adjuster
- PEG-40 stearate emulsifier
- Propylene glycol may sensitize some users
Who it's for: Daily-use buyers wanting a fragrance-free, hydrating chemical essence and unconcerned by alcohol.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 26 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Isononyl Isononanoate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Silica·Propanediol· Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Diethoxyethyl Succinate·PEG-40 Stearate·Propylene Glycol·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Decyl Glucoside·Caprylhydroxamic Acid·Triethanolamine·Bis-peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane·Polysilicone-13·Disodium Edta·Xanthan Gum·Phenoxyethanol
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.
10 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
13 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
14 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.