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Sun Bears Suntan Lotion SPF 4

SPF 4 Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Ethylhexyl triazone with simple emollients and no fragrance; SPF 4 is barely protective — a tanning lotion, not a sunscreen.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
53.9
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1476 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Ethylhexyl triazone with simple emollients and no fragrance; SPF 4 is barely protective — a tanning lotion, not a sunscreen.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

An SPF 4 lotion built around ethylhexyl triazone, far below any meaningful daily sun-protection threshold. Fragrance-free with hyaluronate and aloe, this is positioned as a tanning aid rather than a protective sunscreen.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free per the INCI
  • Uvinul T 150 is a modern UVB filter
  • Sodium hyaluronate and aloe support hydration
  • Simple emollient base with tocopherol antioxidant
Cons
  • SPF 4 provides minimal UV protection
  • No declared UVA filter or PA rating
  • BHT preservative present
  • Designed for tanning rather than sun defense

Who it's for: Tanning-oriented users seeking a low-SPF hydrating lotion, not suitable as a daily sunscreen replacement.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 10
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 58
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — not covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — not covered
Uvinul T 150 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.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
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.
Yes
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) 22 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Water·Butylene Glycol·Triethylhexanoin·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate·Hydrogenated Polyisobutene· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Silica·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Glycyrrhetinic Acid· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Octyldodecanol·Stearyl Dimethicone·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Xanthan Gum·Isohexadecane·Polysorbate 80·Sorbitan Oleate·Phenoxyethanol· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
04 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
05 Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
06 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
07 Silica Silica
08 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
09 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
10 Glycyrrhetinic Acid Glycyrrhetinic Acid
11 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
12 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
13 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
14 Stearyl Dimethicone Stearyl Dimethicone
15 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
16 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
17 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
18 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
19 Polysorbate 80 Polysorbate 80
20 Sorbitan Oleate
21 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
22 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.