House of Hur Matcha Light Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ Versus Rohto Mentholatum Sunplay Super Block SPF 130 PA++++
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyester-5
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Extract
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Mannitol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Decapeptide-5 Sp
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Silica, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Acrylates/Stearyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Panthenol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyester-5, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Extract, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Mannitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Sh-Decapeptide-5 Sp
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Alcohol, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-15, Silica, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is better known as bemotrizinol or Tinosorb S and is one of the best broad-spectrum UV filters in modern sunscreen.
It works by absorbing UV light across a whole range (280-400 nm) with peaks around 310 nm (UVB) and 340-345 nm (UVA). This means it covers UVB plus the deeper UVA wavelengths that drive photoaging and pigmentation.
Another pro?
It's exceptionally photostable, barely degrades in sunlight, and acts as a "bodyguard" for less stable filters.
That's why you'll see it paired with avobenzone or octinoxate; this team up ensures they keep working through sun exposure.
Safety reviews have been reassuring across the board. This ingredient shows low absorption through the skin, rarely irritates, and lab studies found it doesn't act like a hormone in the body (a concern that's been raised about some older sunscreen filters).
On maximum concentrations:
In 2026, the US F.D.A finally added it as an OTC sunscreen ingredient at concentrations up to 6% for adults / children 6 months and older
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexyl Triazone (aka Octyl Triazone) is an oil-soluble organic UVB filter. It has peak absorption around 314 nm, right in the middle of the UVB range.
This ingredient is described as one of the most effective UVB filters available and small concentrations are enough to deliver a high SPF thanks to its strong UV absorbing power.
Formulators love it for its stability; its ability to filter UV stays practically unchanged even under intense radiation and it can also help boost the photostability of less stable filters like avobenzone.
It's also a great pick for water resistant products because it's insoluble in water and has a good affinity for keratin.
Because it's a big, heavy molecule, the European Scientific Committee has found to to have very low dermal penetration and negative results for allergenicity.
In vitro testing also showed a low absorption rate and clean results on irritation.
Typical use levels are 1-5% with 5% being the maximum in the EU, Japan, and other markets that allow it. However, this ingredient is not approved yet in the US or Canada.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
