Kose Suncut SPF 50+ Pa++++ Super Water Proof Milk
84/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Kose Suncut SPF 50+/PA++++ Super Water Proof Milk is a chemical sunscreen with a hybrid filter set including Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Polysilicone-15, plus some Zinc Oxide. It wears matte and lightweight with low white cast, does not commonly sting, and has a low pore-clogging profile, making it an excellent base under makeup. With excellent protection and a score of 83.9/100, it is a strong waterproof option for hot, active days.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
93
- +38.9 Zinc Oxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +17.1)
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #5, UV filter
- +9.6 Polysilicone-15 at #9, UV filter
- +28.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +17.6)
- β5.1 UVB coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
64
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Low
66
- +100 Starting score
- β11 Octinoxate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Heavy feel
Low
92
- +100 Starting score
- β22 Zinc Oxide at #4
- +8.8 Volatile alcohol at #3, evaporating texture
- +3.3 Volatile silicone at #1, flashes off
- +1.5 Volatile hydrocarbon at #6, flashes off
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Myristic Acid at #32, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Low
88
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 free fatty acids that feed Malassezia (Myristic Acid)
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Fabric stains
Low
75
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #11, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Zinc Oxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 12 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 Zinc Oxide at #4, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #24, hyaluronic family
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 3 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 11 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 9 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 12 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #3), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 4 Transfer-resistant grip resin, holds makeup
- β 6 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (35)
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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Volatile silicone, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 8 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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3 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 high up speeds filter migration
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide)
- β 38.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 6 High mineral load greys under foundation
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Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.6 UV protection
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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12 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Film former, locks the formula onto skin for water resistance
- β 2 wax water lock
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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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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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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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28 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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29 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
Does Kose Suncut leave a white cast?
No, white cast is low. It wears matte and lightweight and does not commonly sting, making it generally suitable across skin tones.
Is the Kose Suncut SPF 50+ Pa++++ Super Water Proof Milk good under makeup and for oily skin?
Yes. The matte finish, low pore-clogging profile and excellent makeup-base rating make it a strong choice for oily skin and for wearing under makeup.
Is this a good waterproof sunscreen?
Yes. It scores 83.9/100 with excellent protection and a super waterproof formula, a strong option for hot, active days.