Kose COSMEPORT SUNCUT Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
86/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Kose COSMEPORT SUNCUT Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hybrid sunscreen gel using octinoxate, Polysilicone-15, Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S. The gel format wears matte and lightweight with low white cast and does not generally sting, and it is rated good as a makeup base. Breakout risk is low. Scoring 86.2/100 with excellent protection, it is a strong, comfortable daily gel.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
93
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #3, UV filter
- +11.4 Polysilicone-15 at #5, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β11.8 UVB coverage saturated
- β1.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #7, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 6.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #17, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 7 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Dimethyl Silylate)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 12 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
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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 (38)
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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2 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 high up speeds filter migration
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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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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15)
- β 11.4 UV protection
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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24 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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31 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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34 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Is Kose SUNCUT Perfect UV Gel good for oily skin?
Yes, the gel wears matte and lightweight, which generally suits oily skin. Breakout risk is rated low and it works well as a makeup base.
Is the Kose COSMEPORT SUNCUT Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid sunscreen using octinoxate, Polysilicone-15, Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S. The filter set is chemical with no mineral filters listed.
Is Kose SUNCUT Perfect UV Gel a good sunscreen?
Yes, it scores 86.2/100 with excellent protection. The lightweight matte gel and low white cast make it a strong, comfortable daily option.