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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ versus Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ .

Published on October 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Sunscreen Japanese Brand Japan
Sunscreen Japanese Brand Japan

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Anti-Aging

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.

The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.

Learn more about Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Collagen is the most abundant type of structural protein found in your body. In your skin, it is responsible for keeping it firm and youthful.

Hydrolyzed Collagen means it has been broken down into smaller particles. This helps the body process hydrolyzed collagen better.

Your body uses collagen for a variety of tasks. These tasks include repairing and maintaning tissues, helping cells communicate, and helping your body’s immune system respond to attacks.

Collagen is comprised mostly of glycine, proline, and hydroxypoline. These are amino acids.

Collagen can be used in the morning or night. It will not increase sun sensitivity, but you should always wear sunscreen during the day.

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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

6
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.

Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.

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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does:

We don't have a description for Peg-Crosspolymer.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.

It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.

In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.

It is oil-soluble.

Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

9
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

We don't have a description for Tea-PCA.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 13.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

10
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

11
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

EDTA is the shortened name for ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid. It is a chelating agent and used to stabilize products.

Chelating Agents are used to prevent trace metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This can prevent unwanted reactions or changed efficacy of products.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Moisture Gel SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

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11% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel Gold SPF 50+ PA++++ 22 ingredients

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