Rohto Mentholatum Water Lip Tone Up Cc Pure Red Spf 20 Pa++ 4.5g

Rohto Mentholatum Water Lip Tone Up CC in Pure Red is a Japanese lip care product that bridges the gap between a medicated lip balm and a tinted lip colour, combining UV protection, active skincare ingredients, and a subtle colour-correcting tint in a single stick. The “CC” designation (Colour Correction) reflects the product’s dual identity: it functions as a daily lip treatment with genuine skincare actives while simultaneously evening out and brightening natural lip tone with a sheer reddish flush. The formula is fragrance-free and paraben-free, developed specifically for the Japanese market where multifunctional lip care with UV protection is a daily essentials category.

• Dual UV filter system — SPF 20 PA++ lip sun protection: The formula provides SPF 20 PA++ protection through two complementary chemical UV filters. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate) is a high-efficacy UVB filter (peak absorption ~310nm) that forms the primary SPF backbone of the formula and is one of the most widely used and well-tolerated UV filters in lip and skin products globally.
• Tone Up Pearl system — colour correction and brightening: The “Tone Up Pearl” effect is created by two optical brightening agents that work together on the lip surface. Synthetic Phlogopite is a synthetic mica with a highly uniform platelet structure that reflects light evenly and creates a soft-focus, luminous finish — it is preferred over natural mica in cosmetics for its consistency and purity.
• Triple vitamin complex — antioxidant and lip nourishment: The formula contains three vitamin-based active ingredients that collectively address antioxidant protection, skin conditioning, and brightening.
• Emollient and occlusive base — deep moisturisation and barrier protection: The lip balm base is built around a combination of occlusive and emollient ingredients that moisturise, soften, and protect the lip barrier. Petrolatum (Vaseline) is the gold-standard occlusive agent.

• Apply directly to bare lips as the first step before other lip colour, or use alone as a daily tinted lip balm.
• Apply two to three light layers for a buildable, natural colour effect.
• Reapply throughout the day whenever lips need hydration or UV protection.
• For best UV protection, reapply after eating, drinking, or blotting lips.
• Can be used as a standalone everyday lip product in place of lipstick for a natural, healthy-looking flush.