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Category: Hybrid

Rohto Mentholatum Melano CC Deep Day Care UV Lotion SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★)

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Leave a comment

Terrible, just terrible.

Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare SPF 50 Gel (2024 version) sunscreen lotion (★★★)

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Leave a comment

Lackluster UV protection.

Shiseido Anessa Tone Up Brightening UV Gel SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Strong UV protection! Also includes pigment lightening, and anti-inflammatory ingredients.

S Select UV Tone Up UV Cut Gel SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★)

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Low SPF 50 protection, likely in the SPF 40 range.

Kanebo Allie Smooth Gel UV SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★)

September 13, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Poor UV filtering performance.

Nivea UV Deep Protect & Care Essence SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★)

September 13, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Low SPF 30 protection. Not recommended.

Rohto Mentholatum – Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50 Happiness Aura Rose (red top green bottom) (★)

September 11, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Bad, so very bad.

Rohto Mentholatum – Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50 Mint Green (blue top gold bottom) (★)

September 11, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Another poor performing sunscreen from the Skin Aqua Line

Rohto Mentholatum – Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50 Latte Beige (bronze top blue bottom) (★★)

September 10, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Not as bad as the lavender version, but still not good.

Rohto Mentholatum – Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence SPF 50 Lavender (purple) (★)

September 10, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

A very poor performing SPF 50

CVS Clear Zinc SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★)

September 6, 2025September 15, 2025Leave a comment

Mediocre performance for a SPF 50

Round Lab Birch Juice moisturizing tone up SPF 50+ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025Leave a comment

Good protection.

Rohto Mentholatum – Hada Labo Koi-Gokujyun UV White Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★)

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025Leave a comment

Terrible sunscreen due to the low viscosity and weak formulation.

Celimax oil control for combination / oily skin SPF 50 light sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025Leave a comment

A very strong performer. Blocks UV like a champion!

Biore UV Athlizm SPF50 PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★)

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Leave a comment

Not Recommended.

Isehan Sunkiller Kiss Me SPF 50+ PA++++ Perfect Water Essence sunscreen lotion (★)

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024Leave a comment

BAD. PASS. DONT USE!

Shiseido Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen skincare milk SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 8, 2024September 15, 2025Leave a comment

A very very high performing sunscreen! Liquid consistency, yet still creates very even layers of sunscreen.

Altruist Dermatologist SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

September 5, 2024September 5, 20241 Comment

The Altruist Dermatologist SPF 50 sunscreen lotion works well. I even used it on my recent trip to Vietnam!

Eucerin Face Gentle Protection Daily SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★)

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024Leave a comment

Bad. Don't use.

Obagi Medical Sun Shield Matte SPF 50 (silver tube) sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024Leave a comment

A very high performing sunscreen, but could be due to the thicker nature of the formulation.

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