# Rohto skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/rohto The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Singapore. Rohto is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1909 and owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohto_Pharmaceutical) [jp.rohto.com](https://jp.rohto.com/en/vrohto-premium-series/history/) [rohto.co.jp](https://www.rohto.co.jp/en/company/history/) 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](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgb386fc19ca). ## Questions and answers ### Is Rohto worth it? Rohto is worth it because Lovi rates the Rohto routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Rohto product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are Rohto's best products? Rohto's best product on this page is Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence, which Lovi rates High for sensitive skin and skin with dark spots. Every Rohto product on this page is fragrance-free. [Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29864725/) [Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12566826/) ### Does Rohto cause breakouts? Rohto is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates Skin Aqua Tone Up UV Essence Average for acne-prone skin. Every Rohto product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Is Rohto fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the Rohto products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. This helps keep the formulas gentle for daily use. ### What are the key ingredients in Rohto products? Rohto products on this page include the key ingredient [ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/octinoxate) to help protect skin from the sun. The products also feature uv filters. [International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) [Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29864725/) ### How do I build a Rohto skincare routine? To build a Rohto skincare routine, you can use the brand's targeted daily care items, which Lovi rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Rohto product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### Where can I buy Rohto, and how much does it cost? Rohto products on this page are sold in Singapore stores, with prices ranging from S$17.68. ### What are good alternatives to Rohto? Good alternatives to Rohto include Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, and DHC, which all have pages on Lovi. ### Rohto vs Biore: which is better? Rohto is better for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Rohto-focused routine Superior for each of these skin types while rating the Biore-focused routine High. The Rohto products on this page also list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### Who owns Rohto, and where is it from? Rohto is a Japanese brand founded in 1909, owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohto_Pharmaceutical) [jp.rohto.com](https://jp.rohto.com/en/vrohto-premium-series/history/) [rohto.co.jp](https://www.rohto.co.jp/en/company/history/) ### Is Rohto cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Rohto as cruelty-free. ## 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 - [Ferulic acid photoprotective properties in association with UV filters: multifunctional sunscreen with improved SPF and UVA-PF](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29864725/) Uv filters · Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2018 - [Skin penetration and sun protection factor of five UV filters: effect of the vehicle](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12566826/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32998032/) Uv filters · European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2021 - [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013 - [Interactions between UV filters and active substances in emulsion: Effect on microstructure, physicochemical and in-vivo properties](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30316792/) Uv filters · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2018 - [Mitigation of ultraviolet-induced erythema and inflammation by para-hydroxycinnamic acid in human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39138602/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025 ## Similar brands - Japanese skincare: [Biore](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/biore) - Japanese skincare: [Hada Labo](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/hada-labo) - Japanese skincare: [Shiseido](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/shiseido) - Japanese skincare: [SK-II](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/sk-ii) - Japanese skincare: [Shiseido Senka](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/shiseido-senka) - Japanese skincare: [DHC](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/dhc) - Japanese skincare: [Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/pair) - Japanese skincare: [Anessa](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/anessa) - Japanese skincare: [FANCL](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/fancl) - Japanese skincare: [Shu Uemura](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/shu-uemura) ## Popular brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/medicube) - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/the-ordinary) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/cosrx) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/purito) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/d-alba) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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