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Kose Cosmeport Grace One Cc Cream Uv Spf 50+ Pa++++

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Kose Cosmeport Grace One Cc Cream Uv Spf 50+ Pa++++

72/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Kose Cosmeport Grace One CC Cream UV SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hybrid, tinted formula combining octinoxate with modern filters Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S and Tinosorb M plus titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. It has a balanced finish, stays lightweight, keeps white cast low and carries a low sting risk, and it works well as a makeup base. Breakout risk is generally low. Scoring 72.1/100 with good protection, it is a practical all-in-one CC cream with sun protection.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Good 80
  • +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #6, UV filter
  • +10.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #28, UV filter (UVA1 +6.6)
  • +14.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #37, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
  • +14.4 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol at #38, UV filter (UVA1 +5.4)
  • +9.9 Titanium Dioxide at #47, UV filter (UVA1 +1.5)
  • +12.3 Zinc Oxide at #48, UV filter (UVA1 +5.4)
  • βˆ’3.4 UVB coverage saturated
  • +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
How we rate uv protection β†’
☒️

Health safety

Medium 54
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’36 Octinoxate at #6 (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • βˆ’10 Propylparaben at #44, endocrine-scrutinized preservative
How we rate health safety β†’
🀧

Allergens

Low 70
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’18 Fragrance
  • βˆ’12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
How we rate allergens β†’
πŸ‘»

White cast

Low 94
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’5 Zinc Oxide at #48
  • βˆ’6 Titanium Dioxide at #47
  • βˆ’10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
  • βˆ’3 Tinosorb M at #38
  • +16.8 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
  • +1.1 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogen Dimethicone)
How we rate white cast β†’
πŸ”₯

Eye sting

Low 71
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’11 Octinoxate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’10 Volatile alcohol at #5
  • βˆ’8 Fragrance
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 98
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’3 Zinc Oxide at #48
  • βˆ’2 Titanium Dioxide at #47
  • +2 Volatile alcohol at #5, evaporating texture
  • +0.8 Volatile silicone at #2, flashes off
How we rate heavy feel β†’
πŸ”΄

Comedogenic

Low 68
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’32 Ethylhexyl Palmitate at #3, heavy comedogenic ester
How we rate comedogenic β†’
πŸ„

Fungal acne

High 34
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Sorbitan Sesquioleate)
  • βˆ’9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Rosa Canina Fruit Oil)
  • βˆ’45 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate)
How we rate fungal acne β†’
πŸ‘•

Fabric stains

Medium 38
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #28, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  • βˆ’40 Iron-oxide pigments at #49, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
  • βˆ’2 Titanium Dioxide at #47, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
  • βˆ’5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
How we rate fabric stains β†’
πŸ’§

Moisture

Light
LightNourishing
  • ← 13 Volatile alcohol at #5
  • ← 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc)
  • ← 8 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • β†’ 10 Glycerin at #4, the anchor humectant
  • β†’ 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #20, hyaluronic family
  • β†’ 1 Humectant polyols
  • β†’ 2 2 emollient lipids (Squalane, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil)
How we rate moisture β†’
✨

Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc)
  • ← 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
  • ← 3 Volatile alcohol at #5
  • β†’ 2 2 emollient lipids (Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Squalane)
  • β†’ 6 1 slippy emollient esters (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
How we rate finish β†’
πŸ’„

Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 9 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • β†’ 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #5), fast, even canvas
  • β†’ 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
  • ← 3 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
  • ← 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
How we rate makeup base β†’
🌊

Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

How we rate water resistance β†’

Full ingredient list (49)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. 2 Cyclomethicone

    Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish

    • light ← 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
    • matte ← 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
  3. 3 Ethylhexyl Palmitate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • ↑ 32 heavy comedogenic ester
    • 6 β†’ dewy slippy emollient ester
    • ↑ 36 feeds malassezia
  4. 4 Glycerin

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 10 β†’ nourishing the anchor humectant
  5. 5 Alcohol

    Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes

  6. 6 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

    Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)

    • ↑ 17.1 UV protection
    • ↑ 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
  7. 7 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing humectant polyol
  8. 8 Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  9. 9 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  10. 10 Polymethylsilsesquioxane

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 3 sebum-absorbing powder
  11. 11 Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  12. 12 Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

  13. 13 Astaxanthin

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  14. 14 Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

    Botanical extract

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  15. 15 Succinoyl Atelocollagen

    Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  16. 16 Ascorbyl Dipalmitate

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  17. 17 Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract

    Botanical extract

  18. 18 Tocopherol

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  19. 19 Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Juice

    Botanical extract

  20. 20 Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing hyaluronic family
  21. 21 Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

    Botanical extract

  22. 22 Wine Extract

    Botanical extract

  23. 23 Hydrolyzed Collagen

    Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  24. 24 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  25. 25 Soluble Collagen

    Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin

  26. 26 BHT

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  27. 27 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  28. 28 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 10.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
  29. 29 Disteardimonium Hectorite

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  30. 30 Squalane

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
  31. 31 Stearalkonium Hectorite

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  32. 32 Sorbitan Sesquioleate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 12 feeds malassezia
  33. 33 Talc

    Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish

    • light ← 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
    • matte ← 1 sebum-absorbing powder
  34. 34 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  35. 35 Triethoxycaprylylsilane

    Supporting ingredient

  36. 36 Hydrogen Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  37. 37 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 14.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  38. 38 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

    Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb M), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 14.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  39. 39 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  40. 40 Sodium Chloride

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  41. 41 Ethylparaben

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  42. 42 Salicylic Acid

    Supporting ingredient

  43. 43 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  44. 44 Propylparaben

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

    • ↓ 10 endocrine-scrutinized preservative
  45. 45 Methylparaben

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  46. 46 Fragrance

    Fragrance

  47. 47 Titanium Dioxide

    Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 9.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↑ 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
  48. 48 Zinc Oxide

    Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor

    • ↑ 12.3 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
  49. 49 Ci 77491

    Colorant or pigment

    • ↑ 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)

Is Kose Grace One CC Cream good under makeup?

Yes, it is tinted and rated good as a makeup base. It is lightweight with a balanced finish and low white cast, so it doubles as a base.

Is the Kose Cosmeport Grace One Cc Cream Uv Spf 50+ Pa++++ mineral or chemical?

It is a hybrid, combining octinoxate with modern filters Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S and Tinosorb M plus titanium dioxide and zinc oxide.

Is the Kose Cosmeport Grace One Cc Cream Uv Spf 50+ Pa++++ a good sunscreen?

It scores 72.1/100 with good protection at SPF 50+ PA++++, so it is a practical all-in-one CC cream with reliable sun defense.

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