PRODUCT REVIEW

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Nexta Shield Serum UV Milk SPF 50+ PA++++

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Sun protection

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%Dimethicone 1.5% - 1.8%

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Product summary

"Rohto Mentholatum - Skin Aqua Nexta Shield Serum UV Milk SPF 50+ PA++++" is using UV filters in a relatively low concentration. Because of this, it might not be able to provide reliable sun protection.

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: uvinul t and tinosorb m. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

It enhances the barrier power from UV rays, all day moisturizes and protects the skin from UV rays and dryness.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, dilinoleic acid.

sodium hyaluronate 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

dilinoleic acid 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

dimethicone 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

Sun protection

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 0.6% - 0.9%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

titanium dioxide 1.5% - 1.8%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

zinc oxide 2.7% - 3.3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

dimethicone 1.5% - 1.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Potential irritants

alcohol 3% - 3.7%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

phenol 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Exfoliation

A harsh exfoliant and preservative. It is banned from using in cosmetics in the EU

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

isononyl isononanoate 5.7% - 7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

diethylhexyl succinate 4.3% - 5.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Ingredient list view

Water, Isononyl isononanoate, Diethylhexyl succinate, Alcohol, Triethylhexyl trimellitate, Zinc oxide, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Silica, Methyl trimethicone, Glycerin, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Phenol, Ethylhexyl triazone, Unknown, Geranium robertianum extract, Citrus reticulata extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Lactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate, Tocopherol, Diisostearyl malate, Potassium hydroxide, Isostearic acid, Dilinoleic acid, Unknown, Stearic acid, Polyglyceryl-10 polyhydroxystearate, Unknown, Disteardimonium hectorite, Mica, Decyl glucoside, Hydrated silica, Disodium edta, Hydrogen dimethicone, Propylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin oxide, Parfum

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WIMJ similarity score		40%	38%	38%	38%	37%	37%	37%	37%	36%	36%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 35	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	dilinoleic acid dimethicone +8 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +5 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine cyclopentasiloxane +2 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +4 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +2 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +4 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +7 more	Common: dimethicone dimethicone +4 more Other: cyclomethicone cyclopentasiloxane +3 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +3 more Other: ascorbic acid ceramide ng +9 more	Common: dimethicone hydrated silica +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	acrylamide Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +12 more	camphor sulfonic acid Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit?	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +29 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +54 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +38 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Nexta Shield Serum UV Milk SPF 50+ PA++++

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Sun protection

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