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TOCOBO

Bio Watery Sun Screen OTC Version

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

OTC US filters: homosalate-heavy plus octocrylene and avobenzone; fragrance present, simpler formula but weaker filter profile.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· 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).
66.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1114 of 1558 in the current catalogue. OTC US filters: homosalate-heavy plus octocrylene and avobenzone; fragrance present, simpler formula but weaker filter profile.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

The US-OTC counterpart to TOCOBO's Bio Watery — a simpler chemical SPF 50 on homosalate, octocrylene, octisalate, and avobenzone, with panthenol and centella for a calming bent. Fragrance is included and the filter set is well behind the global version.

Pros
  • Lightweight chemical formula with panthenol and centella
  • Caprylyl methicone and silica add a smoother feel
  • No ethanol or denatured alcohol
  • PA++++ rated despite US OTC labeling
Cons
  • Older US filter set without modern UVA breadth
  • Homosalate listed second; high concentration likely
  • Added Fragrance present in the INCI
  • Thinner skincare payload than the EU sibling

Who it's for: US shoppers who want TOCOBO's feel under the FDA monograph and don't need an EU-grade filter stack.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 84
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 58
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
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) 26 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Dipropylene Glycol· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Diethylhexyl 2 (pending review)·6-Naphthalate (pending review)·C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate·C20-22 Alcohols·1‚2-Hexanediol·Silica·Caprylyl Methicone·Pentylene Glycol·Cetyl Alcohol·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Glyceryl Stearate·Tromethamine·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
03 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
04 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
05 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
06 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
07 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
08 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
09 Diethylhexyl 2 Pending review
10 6-Naphthalate Pending review
11 C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
12 C20-22 Alcohols C20-22 Alcohols
13 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
14 Silica Silica
15 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
16 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
17 Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol
18 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
19 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
20 Tromethamine Tromethamine
21 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
22 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
23 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.
24 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
25 Vp/Eicosene Copolymer VP/Eicosene Copolymer
26 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.