Kose Cosmeport Suncut UV Perfect Gel Super Waterproof SPF 50+ Pa++++
86/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Kose Cosmeport Suncut UV Perfect Gel SPF 50+ is a waterproof hybrid Japanese gel using chemical filters with Polysilicone-15 and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. It dries to a matte finish, feels lightweight, and keeps white cast low while sitting well under makeup. The breakout risk is low, with a medium chance of stinging. Protection is excellent and the strong 86/100 score makes it a top choice for hot, active days.
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
Medium
53
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Cooling agents (Dl-Camphor)
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Fungal acne
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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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
Resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +12 Label claims water resistance (sport / 40-80 min)
Full ingredient list (41)
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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12 Dl-Camphor
Supporting ingredient
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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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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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20 Aroma
Fragrance
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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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25 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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32 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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33 Capric Acid
Supporting ingredient
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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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36 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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37 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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38 Inulin
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 UV Perfect Gel good?
Yes. It scores 86/100 with excellent protection, a waterproof formula and a matte, lightweight finish, making it a top pick for hot, active days.
Does the Kose Cosmeport Suncut UV Perfect Gel Super Waterproof SPF 50+ Pa++++ leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. The hybrid gel dries matte and sits well under makeup.
Does the Kose Cosmeport Suncut UV Perfect Gel Super Waterproof SPF 50+ Pa++++ sting?
It has a medium chance of stinging, so apply carefully around the eyes. The breakout-trigger risk is low.