Kose Suncut UV Protect Spray Sakura SPF 50+ Pa++++
70/100 overall score
Sign in to see this product's score for your skin.
About this sunscreen
Kose Suncut UV Protect Spray Sakura SPF 50+ Pa++++ is a hybrid spray sunscreen using Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Polysilicone-15, Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S. The matte finish is lightweight with a low white cast and works well under makeup, though it may sting somewhat near the eyes. Protection sits at a moderate level despite the SPF 50+ claim. The score of 69.5/100 makes it a convenient reapplication spray rather than a top performer.
Ingredient & SPF scores
βοΈ
UV protection
Moderate
51
- +17.1 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #5, UV filter
- +9.6 Polysilicone-15 at #8, UV filter
- +10.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #26, UV filter (UVA1 +6.6)
- +14.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #29, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β0.1 UVB coverage saturated
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
β’οΈ
Health safety
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- β36 Octinoxate at #5 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β5 Talc at #28, inhalation-route contamination concern (powder/spray form)
π€§
Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
π₯
Eye sting
Medium
58
- +100 Starting score
- β11 Octinoxate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Fragrance
π
Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #26, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
π§
Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 6.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc)
- β 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #20, hyaluronic family
- β 2 Humectant polyols
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Squalane)
β¨
Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 7 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Talc)
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 2 2 emollient lipids (Squalane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
π
Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
π
Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (32)
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.
-
1 LPG
Supporting ingredient
-
2 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 high up speeds filter migration
-
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing humectant polyol
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
-
Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate)
- β 17.1 UV protection
- β 11 migrates into eyes with sweat
-
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
-
7 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
-
Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.6 UV protection
-
Botanical extract
-
Botanical extract
-
Botanical extract
-
Botanical extract
-
Botanical extract
-
Botanical extract
-
Botanical extract
-
Botanical extract
-
Botanical extract
-
Botanical extract
-
Botanical extract
-
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 2 β nourishing hyaluronic family
-
Botanical extract
-
Botanical extract
-
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
-
24 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
-
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
-
Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 10.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
-
27 Squalane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
-
28 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- β 5 inhalation-route contamination concern (powder/spray form)
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
-
Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 14.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
-
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
-
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
-
32 Fragrance
Fragrance
What SPF is Kose Suncut UV Protect Spray Sakura?
It is labeled SPF 50+ PA++++. In testing here, the protection lands at a moderate level despite the high label number.
Does the Kose Suncut UV Protect Spray Sakura SPF 50+ Pa++++ work under makeup?
Yes, it works well as a makeup-friendly mist. The matte finish is lightweight with a low white cast, though it may sting somewhat near the eyes.
Is it mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid, leaning chemical. It uses Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Polysilicone-15, Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S.