Rohto skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Rohto is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1909 and owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd..

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Rohto is beloved for its functional product types and well-formulated ingredients. Its products suit sensitive skin best because of their gentle nature. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence. The brand delivers reliable daily care for everyday routines.

This page covers some of the most popular Rohto products; for the whole Rohto range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Questions and answers

Is Rohto worth it?

Rohto is worth it because Lovi rates the Rohto routines Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. Every one of the Rohto products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are Rohto's best products?

Rohto features Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence on this page, which Lovi rates High for sensitive skin and skin with dark spots. Every Rohto product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Does Rohto cause breakouts?

Rohto is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Rohto products on this page list no fragrance and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

Is Rohto fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Rohto products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Rohto products?

Rohto products on this page include UV filters for sun protection and sodium hyaluronate to help keep skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates the brand Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2018 Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do I build a Rohto skincare routine?

To build a Rohto skincare routine, you can use the Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence, which helps protect against the sun using UV filters. Lovi rates the Rohto-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2018 Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003

Where can I buy Rohto, and how much does it cost?

Rohto products on this page are sold in stores in Spain, with prices starting from €21.02.

What are good alternatives to Rohto?

Good alternatives to Rohto include Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, and DHC, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the Rohto-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while Biore-focused routines rate High for those same skin types.

Rohto vs Biore: which is better?

Rohto is better than Biore, as Lovi rates the Rohto-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, compared to High for Biore across those same skin types.

Who owns Rohto, and where is it from?

Rohto is a Japanese brand founded in 1909, owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd..

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Is Rohto cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Rohto as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Rohto's key ingredients

Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence
Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Ferulic acid photoprotective properties in association with UV filters: multifunctional sunscreen with improved SPF and UVA-PF
Uv filters · Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2018
Skin penetration and sun protection factor of five UV filters: effect of the vehicle
Uv filters · Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003
Ex vivo penetration analysis and anti-inflammatory efficacy of the association of ferulic acid and UV filters
Uv filters · European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013

2 more studies

Interactions between UV filters and active substances in emulsion: Effect on microstructure, physicochemical and in-vivo properties
Uv filters · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2018
Mitigation of ultraviolet-induced erythema and inflammation by para-hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025

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Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

Nadia Kapleva, MS

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
Alexey Shagraev, PhD

Co-founder, CEO and CTO

PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist