Sunscreen Ranker Independent ranker
GO
GOONGBE

Waterful Sun Lotion Mild SPF 40

SPF 40 Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Lightweight ZnO lotion with ceramide and madecassoside, no chemical filters; fragrance present so not ideal for highly reactive skin.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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).
75.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #533 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Lightweight ZnO lotion with ceramide and madecassoside, no chemical filters; fragrance present so not ideal for highly reactive skin.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A zinc-oxide-only lotion at SPF 40 with caprylic/capric triglyceride and butyloctyl salicylate as the main emollients. Ceramide NP and madecassoside keep it skin-friendly, but added fragrance and lower SPF cap the use case.

Pros
  • Zinc-oxide-only filter system; no organic UV actives
  • Lightweight lotion texture spreads thinly
  • Ceramide NP and madecassoside add comfort
  • Alcohol-free per the INCI
Cons
  • Fragrance present; not for fragrance-sensitive skin
  • SPF 40 is lower than the SPF 50 peers in this lineup
  • Zinc-only base can leave a faint cast

Who it's for: Buyers wanting an all-mineral lotion for daily, lower-exposure wear who tolerate fragrance.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 70
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 68
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 74
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 76
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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.
Lotion
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) 19 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Propanediol·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate·Sorbitan Isostearate·Glyceryl Caprylate·1‚2-Hexanediol·Magnesium Sulfate·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Alumina· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. · Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · 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 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
06 Propanediol Propanediol
07 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
08 Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
09 Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
10 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
11 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
12 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
13 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
14 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
15 Alumina Alumina
16 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
17 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
18 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
19 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.