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FoRest by Greenfinger

Forest Glutamine Vita Toning Sun Cream / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50mL / Moist / Vetiver & Citrus

フォレストギュルタミンビタトーニングサンクリーム / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 50mL / しっとり / ベティバー&シトラス
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Same formulation as mini; sophisticated next-gen filters but fragrance plus actives (ascorbic acid, bakuchiol, citrus) flag sensitive-skin risk.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
82.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #234 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same formulation as mini; sophisticated next-gen filters but fragrance plus actives (ascorbic acid, bakuchiol, citrus) flag sensitive-skin risk.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Hybrid TiO2 cream stacked with four modern organic filters (EHT, DHHB, Mexoryl XL, Tinosorb M), then layered with ascorbic acid, bakuchiol, ferulic acid, and a citrus-vetiver scent. Sophisticated but ingredient-dense.

Pros
  • Five-filter stack including Mexoryl XL and Tinosorb M
  • Ascorbic acid plus 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid for brightening
  • Bakuchiol, ferulic acid, and tocopherol antioxidant layering
  • Niacinamide and panthenol for soothing
  • Tone-up finish for a brightening cast
Cons
  • Contains Fragrance plus citrus extracts, sensitization risk
  • Ascorbic acid and bakuchiol together may compound irritation
  • Long INCI raises overall reactivity surface area

Who it's for: Brightening-focused buyers who tolerate scent and active stacks; not for fragrance-sensitive or minimalist routines.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 96
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 80
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 72
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 65 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Aqua·Dibutyl Adipate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Butylene Glycol·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·1‚2-Hexanediol·Pentylene Glycol·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Ascorbic Acid·3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid·Pinus Koraiensis Seed Extract·Camellia Japonica Flower Extract·Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract· Citrus Unshiu Pericarp Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Glutathione·Stearic Acid·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Decyl Glucoside·Dimethiconol·Trisiloxane·Methylpropanediol·Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether·Alumina·Xanthan Gum·Silica· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Sodium Polyacrylate·Kaolin·Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract·Avena Sativa Kernel Extract·Polyquaternium-51·Cyanocobalamin·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Beta-glucan·Polyether-1·Bakuchiol·Propanediol·Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate·Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate·Ferulic Acid·Sorbitan Palmate·Magnolol·Honokiol·Ultramarines· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
06 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
07 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
08 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
09 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
10 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
11 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
12 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
13 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
14 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
15 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
16 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
17 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
18 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
19 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
20 Vp/Eicosene Copolymer VP/Eicosene Copolymer
21 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
22 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
23 Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
24 3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
25 Pinus Koraiensis Seed Extract
26 Camellia Japonica Flower Extract Japanese Camellia Flower Extract
27 Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract
28 Citrus Unshiu Pericarp Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
29 Glutathione Glutathione
30 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
31 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
32 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
33 Dimethiconol Dimethiconol
34 Trisiloxane Trisiloxane
35 Methylpropanediol Methylpropanediol
36 Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
37 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
38 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
39 Alumina Alumina
40 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
41 Silica Silica
42 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
43 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
44 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
45 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
46 Sodium Polyacrylate Sodium Polyacrylate
47 Kaolin Kaolin
48 Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract Artichoke Leaf Extract
49 Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract
50 Polyquaternium-51 Polyquaternium-51
51 Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12
52 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water Green Tea Leaf Water
53 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
54 Beta-glucan Beta-Glucan
55 Polyether-1
56 Bakuchiol Bakuchiol
57 Propanediol Propanediol
58 Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
59 Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
60 Ferulic Acid Ferulic Acid
61 Sorbitan Palmate Sorbitan Palmate
62 Magnolol Magnolol
63 Honokiol Honokiol
64 Ultramarines Ultramarines
65 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.