Kanebo SENSAI Flawless Satin Moisture Foundation SPF 25
49/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Kanebo SENSAI Flawless Satin Moisture Foundation SPF 25 is a makeup foundation with light sun protection, using ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and titanium dioxide. It wears matte and lightweight with little white cast and a low pore-clogging profile, and it functions well as part of a makeup routine. Its sun protection is rated weak, so it should not be relied on as a standalone sunscreen. With a score of 49.0/100 it is best seen as a tinted base layered over a dedicated SPF.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Weak
29
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β1.2 UVB coverage saturated
- Γ0.6 Almost no UVA1, poor aging protection
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β15 4 declared fragrance allergens
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White cast
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- β17.5 Titanium Dioxide at #4 (nano)
- +12.3 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +0.4 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
69
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Volatile alcohol at #33
- β8 Fragrance
- β6 3 declared fragrance allergens
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Fungal acne
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Isostearate)
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #46, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 2 Volatile alcohol at #33
- β 9.5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Hydrated Silica, Talc)
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Diglycerin)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 10 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Talc, Hydrated Silica)
- β 0.5 Volatile alcohol at #33
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 8 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1.5 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (52)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 18 UV protection
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills β 1.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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6 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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8 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
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12 Maltitol
Supporting ingredient
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13 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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15 Diglycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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17 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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25 Cellulose
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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27 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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31 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Supporting ingredient
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33 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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36 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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39 Citronellol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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40 Tin Oxide
Colorant or pigment
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41 Geraniol
Fragrance component, a declared allergen
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Supporting ingredient
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43 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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46 Ci 77491
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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47 Ci 77492
Colorant or pigment
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48 Ci 77499
Colorant or pigment
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49 CI 77947
Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
Can Kanebo SENSAI Foundation SPF 25 replace my sunscreen?
No, it should not be relied on as standalone sun protection. Its SPF protection is rated weak, so it is best layered over a dedicated sunscreen.
Is the Kanebo SENSAI Flawless Satin Moisture Foundation SPF 25 good for makeup and acne-prone skin?
It works well as a makeup base with a matte finish and a low pore-clogging profile, which is generally favorable for breakout-prone skin.
Is Kanebo SENSAI Flawless Satin Foundation SPF 25 good?
It scores 49.0/100, reflecting weak sun protection. As a foundation it performs fine, but treat it as makeup rather than a sunscreen.