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

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

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. 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, but filter choice matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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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%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 76
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 55
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 45
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.
No
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.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth 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.

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 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