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Tsaio Ocean Friendly Cooling Relief Sunscreen SPF 50+
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. TW Taiwan global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Mineral TiO2 base but menthol, menthyl lactate, and fragrance are notable irritants; no organic UV filters.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
68.7
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #933 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral TiO2 base but menthol, menthyl lactate, and fragrance are notable irritants; no organic UV filters.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Mineral-only Taiwanese sunscreen built on titanium dioxide with a cooling menthol and menthyl lactate sensation. Environmental score is perfect, but UV protection rates 71 because no organic filters or zinc oxide back up the single mineral filter.
Pros
- Single mineral filter, no organic UV filters
- Alcohol-free
- Rose water and saccharide isomerate for hydration
- Tocopheryl acetate antioxidant included
Cons
- Titanium dioxide alone limits UVA coverage
- Menthol and menthyl lactate can sting reactive skin
- Added fragrance present
- Cosmetic elegance scored 58 on the rubric
Who it's for: Buyers who want a cooling mineral-only sun cream, can tolerate menthol and fragrance, and don't need maximal UVA coverage.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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.
Mineral
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.
Cream
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 37 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Water·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Butylene Glycol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cetyl Phosphate·Stearic Acid·1‚2-Hexanediol·Triethanolamine·Palmitic Acid·Aluminum Hydroxide·Rosa Damascena Flower Water·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Menthol·Menthyl Lactate·Dimethicone·Tocopheryl Acetate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Glycosyl Trehalose·Dipropylene Glycol·Panthenyl Ethyl Ether·Hydroxyacetophenone·Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate·Trisodium Edta·Caprylyl Glycol·Saccharide Isomerate·Glyceryl Glucoside·Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract·Medicago Sativa Extract·Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate·Citric Acid·Olea Europaea Leaf Extract·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate·Sodium Citrate·Potassium Sorbate·Sodium Benzoate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
17 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.