Sunscreen Ranker Independent ranker
RO
Rohto Mentholatum

Sunplay Skin Aqua Stem Cell UV Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Rosy

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

Same partial disclosure as non-tinted variant; UV filters and base undisclosed. Scored conservatively due to high unidentified ingredient fraction.

◐ 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).
60.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1342 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same partial disclosure as non-tinted variant; UV filters and base undisclosed. Scored conservatively due to high unidentified ingredient fraction.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A rosy-toned variant of the Stem Cell essence with the same partial disclosure: marketing actives only, no UV filters identified. Tinted finish helps blur tone, but the underlying formula remains opaque.

Pros
  • Rosy tint adds light color correction
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per available data
  • Essence format spreads thinly under makeup
  • Niacinamide and antioxidants listed as ancillaries
Cons
  • UV filter system not disclosed
  • Bulk of the INCI is unidentified
  • Tint shade range is single, limiting match for varied skin tones

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a tinted essence sunscreen for a rosy cast who are comfortable with limited ingredient transparency.

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.
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.
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) 7 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·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 vitamin C extractIngredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients Pending review