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RO
Rohto Mentholatum

Sunplay Skin Aqua Stem Cell UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Non-tinted

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. CN China global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Only marketing actives disclosed; UV filter system unknown. Conservative scoring across axes given the unidentified bulk of the formula.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
60.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1341 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Only marketing actives disclosed; UV filter system unknown. Conservative scoring across axes given the unidentified bulk of the formula.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Disclosure is limited to marketing actives like PhytoCellTec, niacinamide, and astaxanthin, with no UV filter system identified. The essence texture and SPF 50+ PA++++ rating suggest a lightweight chemical base, but the bulk of the formula is unverified.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per available data
  • Lightweight essence texture suited to layering
  • Niacinamide and antioxidants included as ancillary actives
  • SPF 50+ PA++++ rating for high UVA/UVB coverage
Cons
  • UV filter system undisclosed, limiting verification
  • Sparse INCI list obscures preservatives and base
  • Antioxidant claims cannot be quantified from data

Who it's for: Buyers drawn to essence textures and niacinamide who accept that the UV filter system is not disclosed on the label.

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. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 55
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 45
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.
No
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.
Yes
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) 8 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
PhytoCellTec (pending review)·Carnosine·Astaxanthin· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·whitening peptides (pending review)·Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract·Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide·vitamin C extractIngredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients (pending review)
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 PhytoCellTec Pending review
02 Carnosine Carnosine
03 Astaxanthin Astaxanthin
04 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
05 whitening peptides Pending review
06 Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
07 Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
08 vitamin C extractIngredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients Pending review