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Solvent

Alcohol Denat.

Volatile denatured alcohol used to thin product viscosity and flash off grease immediately.

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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
Irritancy (0-5) 3 / 5

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🧴 Formulations featuring Alcohol Denat.

9.5
Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+
Sunscreen

The absolute absolute pinnacle of modern sun filter engineering. Standard sunscreens stop shielding effectively past 370nm, leaving skin exposed to long UVA1 waves that break down collagen. LRP integrates the revolutionary Mexoryl 400 filter (Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate) to close this defensive gap completely. It builds its hybrid organic matrix inside a highly liquid, shaking emulsion using denatured alcohol to flash off grease instantly. It sets into a completely transparent, ultra-thin protective net that will not leave a white cast. However, the heavy volatile alcohol structure can trigger tight dryness on raw, flake-prone barriers.

9.6
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Biore
UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++
Sunscreen

The absolute legendary standard definition of weightless daily sun safety across Malaysia. Kao Corporation masterfully solves the greasy, pore-choking weight of traditional UV shields by launching their proprietary **Micro Defense tech**—encapsulating lipophilic chemical filters inside sub-micron aqua-capsules. It suspends an elite broad-spectrum filtration grid (Tinosorb S, Uvinul A Plus, Octinoxate, and Uvinul T 150) inside an ultra-breathable water-gel emulsion. It deploys cosmetic alcohol to flash off surface oil layers immediately within 10 seconds under tropical heat loops, setting past cell boundaries into a 100% transparent, fresh dewy-satin canvas.

9.6
Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel SPF50+ PA++++
Sunplay
Skin Aqua UV Super Moisture Gel SPF50+ PA++++
Sunscreen

The absolute value-for-money king of everyday lightweight sun safety across Malaysia. Rohto Mentholatum packs a massive 110g volume inside a highly ergonomic pump container, making it a beloved choice for both face and body routines. It suspends an elite photostable organic filter grid (Tinosorb S, Uvinul A Plus, Octinoxate, and Uvinul T 150) inside an ultra-breathable watery gel vehicle. It utilizes cosmetic alcohol to flash off surface oil layers immediately within 10 seconds under intense tropical humidity loops, setting past cell boundaries into a completely transparent, fresh dewy-satin canvas.