Kose Cosmeport Suncut Prodefense Multiblock UV Sunscreen Milk Spf 50+ PA ++++
77/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Kose Cosmeport Suncut Prodefense Multiblock UV Sunscreen Milk is an SPF 50+ hybrid sunscreen milk that pairs zinc oxide with chemical filters like ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate for broad daytime cover. The matte, lightweight milk texture leaves only a medium white cast and is generally non-stinging and low on pore-clogging risk, so it sits well under makeup. With excellent protection and a solid 77/100, it is a dependable everyday face sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
91
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #7, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- β0.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #7 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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White cast
Medium
49
- +100 Starting score
- β55 Zinc Oxide at #2
- +3.8 Coated minerals (Methicone)
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Eye sting
Low
71
- +100 Starting score
- β11 Octinoxate at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β8 Fragrance
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Heavy feel
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #2
- +16 Volatile alcohol at #4, evaporating texture
- +6 Volatile silicone at #5, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
- +0 Dimethicone at #3, a safe base that does not feed Malassezia
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Fabric stains
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #10, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #2, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Squalane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 4 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #4
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 9 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #4), fast, even canvas
- β 15 High mineral load at #2 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (20)
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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Supporting ingredient
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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4 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 5 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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9 PEG-10
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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16 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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17 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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18 Methicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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20 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does this Kose Suncut milk leave a white cast?
It leaves a medium white cast. The milk uses zinc oxide alongside chemical filters, so there can be some visible whiteness, though the lightweight matte milk format generally helps it settle in.
Is the Kose Cosmeport Suncut Prodefense Multiblock UV Sunscreen Milk Spf 50+ PA ++++ mineral or chemical sunscreen?
It is a hybrid. Zinc oxide provides mineral protection while ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate add chemical UV filters.
Is the Kose Cosmeport Suncut Prodefense Multiblock UV Sunscreen Milk Spf 50+ PA ++++ good for oily or acne-prone skin?
It is a reasonable fit. The finish is matte and pore-clogging risk is rated low, which is generally friendly to oily and acne-prone skin, and it sits well under makeup.