Rohto

Rohto Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Milk

Name: Rohto - Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Milk
Brand: Rohto

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Evens skin tone

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate

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What the product description says

“Rohto Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Milk helps to even out skin tone.”

Source: Lila Beauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateEffect: Low, below effective doseA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high~0.5–1.1%

Moisturizing

Side benefit · Cyclopentasiloxane, Diethylhexyl succinate + 9 more

Works

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, cyclopentasiloxane.

CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~23–34%

Diethylhexyl succinateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~1.9–2.8%

PolymethylsilsesquioxaneKey activeEffect: HighA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss~1.5–2.3%

Lauroyl lysineKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture~0.85–1.25%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.5–1.2%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.45–1.1%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.2–0.75%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~2.2–3.3%

Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~1–1.6%

Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearateEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~0.15–0.6%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritatingHigh~3.4–5.1%est.

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~1.6–2.4%est.

Ci 73360A red (pink) dyeHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateUvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yetMedium~0.85–1.3%est.

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very highMedium~0.5–1.1%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Ci 73360A red (pink) dye2/5~0.05–0.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Cyclopentasiloxane~23–34%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Water~11–16%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Zinc oxide~4.9–7.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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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Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~3.4–5.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Butylene glycol~2.2–3.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Diethylhexyl succinate~1.9–2.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Alcohol~1.6–2.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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

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Polymethylsilsesquioxane~1.5–2.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

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Silica~1.5–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Lauroyl lysine~0.85–1.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Titanium dioxide~0.95–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~0.85–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Sun protection

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate

Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.5–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Evens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high

More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate

Kudomomonotokei fruit extract

Not recognized

Pruned hydrolyzate

Not recognized

Isayoibara extract

Not recognized

Glycerin~0.45–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Hydrogen dimethicone~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps the function of sunscreen and pigment ingredients in the formulation

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Mica~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Talc~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Dimethicone~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

More about Dimethicone

Aluminum hydroxide~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)

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Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

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

More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate

Tocopherol~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Silica~0.15–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products

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Tin oxide~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Ci 73360~0.05–0.2%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High
Comedogenicity: 2/5

A red (pink) dye

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant (dye)

More about Ci 42090

Parfum~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Zinc oxide, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butylene glycol, Diethylhexyl succinate, Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Lauroyl lysine, Titanium dioxide, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Sodium hyaluronate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Glycerin, Hydrogen dimethicone, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone, Disodium edta, Dimethicone, Aluminum hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, Tocopherol, Silica, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tin oxide, Ci 73360, Ci 42090, Parfum

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Match	—	39%	36%	35%
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Shared key ingredients	—	5 of 9	5 of 9	7 of 9
Key difference	—	Tinosorb S	Niacinamide	Niacinamide
Irritancy	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	Contains drying alcohol	Contains drying alcohol	—	—
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Product summary

"Rohto - Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Milk" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (glycerin 0.50% - 1.15% and sodium hyaluronate 0.50% - 1.15%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.

1
A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
2
Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreensncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen productsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorodsiopscience.iop.org
5
ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cellsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6
Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
7
Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
8
Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivativesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
9
Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studiesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
10
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
11
Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
12
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
13
Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
14
Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
15
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
16
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
17
Safety Assessment of Tin(IV) Oxide as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org

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