Skin Aqua Sunscreen: Japanese UV Protection That Feels Like Water
Lightweight gels, milks and essences from Japan with SPF 50+ PA++++ protection, hyaluronic hydration and a fresh, non-sticky finish for face and body.
Skin Aqua Best Sellers
Shoppers return most often to the Super Moisture Gel, Barrier UV Gel and Tone Up UV Essence for daily sun care.
Hydrating Super Moisture Gel Sunscreen
Tone Up Mint Green Essence
Tone Up Savon Lavender Essence
Mineral Zinc Reef Safe Lotion
Tone Up Latte Beige Essence
Super Moisture UV Gel
Super Moisture Light Up Essence
Tone Up Rose Floral Essence
Why Choose Skin Aqua
Drugstore pricing, Japanese UV technology and skincare-grade comfort meet in every tube and bottle.
SPF 50+ PA++++
Top-tier Japanese ratings guard against UVB and UVA rays, while water-resistant and light-stability technology in select formulas suits long, sunny days.
Hydrating Texture
Sodium hyaluronate and other moisturizers keep skin supple, so the gels and essences wear like a light skincare step rather than a heavy layer.
Gentle Formulas
Core gels are fragrance-free, colorant-free, mineral oil-free and paraben-free, and rinse off with regular soap instead of a double cleanse.
The Story Behind Skin Aqua
Skin Aqua belongs to Rohto Pharmaceutical, the Japanese company founded in Osaka in 1899 with Ikatsu, a gastrointestinal medicine, before it expanded into eye care and skincare.
In 1988 Rohto acquired the American brand Mentholatum, forming the Rohto Mentholatum group behind Hada Labo, Acnes, Sunplay and Lipice, alongside the Skin Aqua sunscreen range.
Skin Aqua grew into one of Japan’s best-selling affordable sunscreen lines, known for refined reformulations, water-light textures and hyaluronic moisture that suit daily wear under makeup.
Shop Skin Aqua by Type
Browse sunscreen gels, milks, essences and tone-up formulas to match skin type, climate and routine.
Tone Up
Gold
Super Moisture Gel
Milk
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More Japanese Sun Care
Explore additional sunscreens and skincare picks that pair well with a daily Skin Aqua routine.
Super Moisture Barrier UV Essence
Pre-Swim Chlorine Skin Defense
Aqua Fusion Sunscreen
Non-Sticky Korean Aqua Sunscreen
Skin Aqua FAQ
Straight answers on SPF ratings, textures, skin types and everyday use.
Yes. Skin Aqua formulas are designed for everyday wear on face and body, with light textures that sit comfortably under makeup. Reapply after sweating, swimming or several hours outdoors.
SPF 50+ indicates strong protection against UVB rays that cause burning. PA++++ is the highest Japanese rating for UVA protection, the rays linked to tanning and photoaging.
Most gels and essences dry clear, according to many reviewers. The Tone Up UV Essence is the exception, since its tinted formula gives a brightening effect that some shoppers read as a cast.
Gel textures such as the Super Moisture Gel absorb quickly and feel fresh, which reviewers often favor for oily or combination skin. Milk formulas run richer and suit drier skin.
The Moisture Gel and Super Moisture Barrier UV Gel are fragrance-free, colorant-free, mineral oil-free and paraben-free. Some other lines, including Tone Up, contain fragrance, so each label is worth checking.
The gel formulas rinse off with regular soap, so an oil cleanser is not required on a normal day. Heavy makeup layers may still call for a gentle facial cleanser.
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What Shoppers Say
Real-world impressions from sunscreen fans on texture, finish and everyday comfort.
Daniel R.
Absorbs fast with no sticky film, and makeup sits well on top. The gel is the go-to pick for humid days.
Sophie L.
Finally a sunscreen that does not dry out the skin. Light, hydrating and no noticeable white cast at all.
Mia K.
Smooth watery texture, no greasy layer, and the price is hard to beat for SPF 50+ PA++++ protection.