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 Benzoate

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

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

This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.

On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.

Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.

This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.

Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.

Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract is also known as Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract. It has skin conditioning properties.

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

This tree is also known as the David Elm. It contains the ingredient bakuchiol.

Other great compounds found in this ingredient include galactose, glucose, and phenolics. The sugar content gives it great skin hydrating properties. Phenolics are potent antioxidants commonly found in fruits and veggies.

A 2020 study found the phenolics of this root to have an anti-inflammatory effect.

Fun fact: This ingredient is used in traditional Asian medicine.

Learn more about Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene 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 Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
Emollient, helping to soften skin
Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Ingredient Ratings

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Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

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When to use

Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 62 ingredients

89 Routines

94% use in am

4% use in pm

93% use every day

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688 Routines

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2% use in pm

92% use every day

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients

3.0 /5

from 12 ratings

Light (10) Strong Scent (6) Absorbs Well (6)

JolyneKujo_268

1 year ago

Review

despite lightweight texture this one was very irritating

#drying

#light

#absorbs well

#strong scent

Tocobo

Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

Lala Land

15 days ago

Review

It’s was ok, wasn’t hydrating at all, actually a bit drying. My skin is sensitive and a bit dry and I’ve had fungal spots before. I would repurchase if I had to, but you could find better.

#drying

#light

#light scent

Tocobo

Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 62 ingredients

4.3 /5

from 27 ratings

Light (16) Absorbs Well (15) Works Well (14)

AshN.

8 months ago

Review

This was one of the sunscreens I've been meaning to try since using The Round Lab Dokdo Sun Cream. I would say both have preformed similarly in regards to natural finish/ skin-like feel, but I found that this product has a faster absorption time in comparison. Overtime, I also thought it was nice that this sunscreen didn't exacerbate my oiliness or add to it, essentially had a mattifying effect. I Show more

#great value

#hydrating

#light

#absorbs well

Numbuzin

No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++

Butter

1 year ago

Review

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🥥 𝐌𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞: 𝐃𝐫𝐲/𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐚𝐜𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐳𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞.

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·˚ ༘₊· ͟͟͞͞꒰➳ 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈'𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝! 𝐈𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟒 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧. 𝐈 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 - 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠! (𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭). 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐬 Show more

#great value

#hydrating

#light

#absorbs well

Numbuzin

No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++