- “I'm pretty sure that this is probably a very similar formula, but one is an essence and one is a gel”
- Source: Every beauty product I bought in Japan - Feb 14, 2026
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- “The filters in this are amazing. All right, excellent broadspectctrum UV protection”15:57–16:01
- “The overall formula is so nice for a sunscreen. It is a gel, but it's hydrating at the same time”16:06–16:15
- “It's a chemical sunscreen. It doesn't burn or sting. It's very, very, very, very easy to tolerate on eyelid skin where you need to be putting sunscreen”16:15–16:20
- “This is particularly good for oily skin because it is so lightweight. But if you have dry skin, don't hesitate to get this one either”16:27–16:31
- “Sweat will evaporate through this. No problem. You will not overheat and you will not have any issue reapplying it every 2 hours while you are outdoors”16:33–16:40
- “I'm so happy I repurchased it. I have already been using it a ton again because I just love it”16:44–16:48
- “Zero white cast. If you have a deeper skin tone, you live somewhere hot, humid, you're real oily, you're real shiny, this is the one to try”16:48–16:52
- Source: Dermatologist Reviews New Korean Skincare Worth Buying - Apr 17, 2026
- “It is really nice and lightweight and feels nice on the skin, although I did feel like it did take a little bit of effort to get it actually all blended out very evenly”2:17–2:23
- “It definitely does lean quite dewy, especially right after application. But I will say it does kind of slowly fade throughout the day and it's not like super oil producing, if that makes sense”2:43–2:50
- “Overall, as a alcohol and fragrance-free Japanese sunscreen, I do think it is quite nice”
- “I feel like if you had a slightly lighter finish to it, more people would be able to use it”3:27–3:32
- “For my dry skin, the kind of dewiness and the moisturizing finish is really nice, but I feel like maybe oilier or combo skin types might find it a little too much”3:35–3:38
- “I would say the finish and feel on the skin is quite similar to your kind of common K beauty sunscreens, but I do find the K beauty ones a little bit easier to blend out even with that cream texture”3:40–3:49
- “If you're specifically looking for J beauty sunscreens, I think this one is definitely a really really good option”3:54–3:57
- Source: Reviewing new Japanese sunscreens 2025 release - Aug 8, 2025
Brand note
Rohto Mentholatum is the Japanese drugstore powerhouse behind some of the most functional, no-nonsense skincare out there — think stable vitamin C serums, hydrating sunscreens, and nourishing lip balms that actually work without a luxury price tag. The Melano CC Vitamin C Essence is the standout: a stable, affordable serum that targets newer dark spots and is suitable for most skin types, though the oily finish can be a trade-off for some.
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