Kose Cosmeport Suncut UV Protect Mist SPF 50+ Pa+++
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Kose Cosmeport Suncut UV Protect Mist SPF 50+ PA+++ is a spray-format sunscreen with a hybrid filter system that pairs newer UV filters such as ethylhexyl triazone, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine with classic methoxycinnamate. It is lightweight with a balanced finish, keeps white cast low and generally layers well under makeup for top-ups. The formula is low on the pore-clogging scale and does not commonly sting. With excellent protection and a score of 83.1/100, it is a strong choice for convenient reapplication.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
87
- +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #6, UV filter
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #18, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +7.2 Polysilicone-15 at #19, UV filter
- β24.9 UVB coverage saturated
- +3 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
Medium
55
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β9 Retinyl Palmitate at #10, disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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Eye sting
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #1
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Heavy feel
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Paraffinum Liquidum at #20, heavy oil
- +0.4 Volatile alcohol at #1, evaporating texture
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Fungal acne
Low
77
- +100 Starting score
- β23 2 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Prunus Armeniaca Oil, Zea Mays 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 #1
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 4 3 emollient lipids (Squalane, Prunus Armeniaca Oil, Zea Mays Oil)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #1
- β 11 4 emollient lipids (Prunus Armeniaca Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Squalane, β¦)
- β 1 Occlusives seal moisture in (Paraffinum Liquidum)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #1), fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
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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
Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full 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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1 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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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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Plant oil, an emollient
- 2 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 9 disputed vitamin-A sunlight signal, under review
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Botanical extract
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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13 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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15 Zea Mays Oil
Plant oil, an emollient
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 7.2 UV protection
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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 1 heavy oil
- 1 β dewy occlusive
How strong is the protection on this Kose Suncut mist?
Protection is rated excellent at SPF 50+ PA+++, and it scores 83.1/100 overall. The mist format makes it easy to reapply through the day.
Is the Kose Suncut mist mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid sunscreen, pairing modern filters like ethylhexyl triazone and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine with classic methoxycinnamate. So it is mostly chemical with a modern mix.
Does the Kose Cosmeport Suncut UV Protect Mist SPF 50+ Pa+++ leave a white cast?
White cast is rated low, so it generally wears clear. It also layers well under makeup, making it handy for top-ups.