Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Mild-Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Mild-Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
3.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
5.7 Humectancy icon Humectancy
1.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
0.1Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
50
SPF icon
SPF

Review

Results you may expect from using Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Mild-Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Mild-Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.4 out of 10.
  • Little anti-wrinkle effect: Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Mild-Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ has an anti-wrinkle rating of 0.1 out of 10, so you may expect a positive, although insignificant, effect on wrinkles.
  • Very high sun protection for prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports.

How moisturizing is it?

Lightly moisturizing: Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Mild-Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ has a moisturizing rating of 3.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 1.0 out of 10 and a moderate humectancy of 5.7 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Propanediol (est. ≈3.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Mild-Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ has a minimal anti-wrinkle rating of 0.1 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈0.3%),
 or Vitamin C, a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, yet with average efficacy confirmed by only one study.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Sun protection

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Mild-Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ has an SPF of 50 and provides very high sun protection. This level of protection is ideal for activities involving intense or prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports. It is particularly recommended for individuals with fair skin, those at high risk of skin cancer, or in environments with intense sun exposure. Remember to apply sunscreen generously and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating to maintain effectiveness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
9
Zinc Oxide
6
Cyclohexasiloxane
4
Butyloctyl Salicylate
3
Propanediol
2.5
Propylheptyl Caprylate
2
Isododecane
1.5
Caprylyl Methicone
1.3
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
1
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Methyl Trimethicone
0.3
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
0.3
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
0.3
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
0.3
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
0.3
Glyceryl Glucoside
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
0.3
Artemisia Annua Extract
0.3
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
0.3
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Ascorbic Acid
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Glyceryl Caprylate
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
0.3
Disteardimonium Hectorite
0.3
Magnesium Sulfate
Est. %
Water
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Zinc Oxide
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Cyclohexasiloxane
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Butyloctyl Salicylate
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Propanediol
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Propylheptyl Caprylate
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Isododecane
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Caprylyl Methicone
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Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
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Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
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Methyl Trimethicone
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Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
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Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
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Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
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Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
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Glyceryl Glucoside
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Hyaluronic Acid
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Glycerin
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Butylene Glycol
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Triethoxycaprylylsilane
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Artemisia Annua Extract
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Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
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Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ascorbic Acid
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Tocopherol
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Glyceryl Caprylate
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Polymethylsilsesquioxane
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
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Disteardimonium Hectorite
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Ratings

All humectants
5.7
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
2.1
1.5
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 5.7 10
5.7
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 2.1 20
1.0
1.5
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
3.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 5.7 10
5.7
All humectants
5.7
3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1.5
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 2.1 20
1.0
All occlusives
2.1
1.5
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
2.5 /10 5 0.3 0.1
Total
0.1
Ascorbic Acid
0.1
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2.5 /10
when present at, %
5
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 1.5 3 No
All antioxidants
1.5
Ascorbic Acid
0.3
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.9 5 No
All soothing
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Zinc Oxide
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Zinc OxideA white mineral powder mainly used in skincare as a physical sunscreen. It protects against UVA light that leads to visible signs of aging, including wrinkles and fine lines. Zinc oxide can also be used as a colorant to enhance the whiteness of a product.
Cyclohexasiloxane
Est. %6
Function
Origin
CyclohexasiloxaneA clear silicone fluid with very low viscosity that is commonly used as a solvent and emollient. It has excellent spreadability, rubs in quickly, and leaves a silky smooth after-feel on the skin.
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Butyloctyl SalicylateA synthetic emollient and solvent. It is primarily used as a carrier oil to disperse minerals in, including pigments and sunscreen minerals. It can also absorb UV light, thus boosting the SPF of sunscreen products.
Propanediol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Propylheptyl Caprylate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Propylheptyl CaprylateDescription is coming soon
Isododecane
Est. %2
Function
Origin
IsododecaneAn emollient derived from petroleum with high spreadability. It is often used as a replacement for oils and silicones because it leaves no residue behind on the skin. When a product is labeled as “oil-free” it may contain isododecane instead of heavier oils.
Caprylyl Methicone
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Caprylyl MethiconeA liquid silicone with occlusive moisturizing properties. Being compatible with natural oils is a challenge for most silicones, but caprylyl methicone plays well with all types of oils.
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeDescription is coming soon
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Methyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used for bulking, film-forming, and controlling viscosity. It can absorb large amounts of water and oil and creates a network for other ingredients to live in.
Methyl Trimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Methyl TrimethiconeA lightweight and volatile silicone known for its excellent solvency. This silicone has a silky, cushiony feel with excellent lubricity and is commonly used as an emollient in silicone-based skincare products.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Adansonia Digitata Seed ExtractDescription is coming soon
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf ExtractAn extract derived from the leaves of Indian lotus or water lily. It contains antioxidant, soothing, and antimicrobial organic acids, flavonoids, and alkaloids.
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Saccharomyces Ferment FiltrateA yeast mixture that contains humectant moisturizing amino acids, nucleic acids (building blocks of DNA), peptides, various minerals, and vitamins.
Glyceryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl GlucosideDescription is coming soon
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hyaluronic Acid

A potent, skin-identical humectant moisturizing ingredient that is able to bind water 1000 times its own weight. The anti-aging benefits of hyaluronic acid are due to its ability to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the skin.

Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TriethoxycaprylylsilaneA binding and coating ingredient that allows pigments like iron oxides and mica to disperse better in oily environments. This leads to more vibrant colors.
Artemisia Annua Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Artemisia Annua ExtractDescription is coming soon
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Anthemis Nobilis Flower OilDistilled from the flowers of Roman chamomile, this fragrant essential oil is mainly constituted of esters of angelic and tiglic acid, which give it a sweet, crisp, fruity, and herbaceous scent.
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf OilDescription is coming soon
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Ascorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbic Acid

Also known as vitamin C, this multi-benefit ingredient has proven anti-wrinkle, antioxidant, and anti-pigmentation efficacy. It degrades easily when exposed to air and light, so it requires proper packaging to maintain its stability.

Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Glyceryl Caprylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl CaprylateA waxy solid derived from vegetable oils that has emollient and emulsifying properties. It is also known to boost the efficacy of organic acid preservatives by destabilizing the microbe's cell membrane.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PolymethylsilsesquioxaneA type of spherical powder that functions on a ball-bearing effect in which the tiny microspheres roll around on the skin and create lubricity. Polymethylsilsesquioxane offers extra slip to skincare products and makes the skin feel soft and smooth.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 DipolyhydroxystearateDescription is coming soon
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disteardimonium HectoriteA clay ingredient that functions primarily as a viscosity controlling agent that thickens all types of formulas. Disteardimonium hectorite imparts a smooth, velvety feel, making it a luxurious addition to any formula.
Magnesium Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnesium SulfateA naturally occurring mineral that is commonly used in skincare products as a bulking agent. It helps to control the viscosity of products by making them thicker.