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Kumano Cosme Hatomugi The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ Pa++++

Kumano Cosme Hatomugi The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ Pa++++

64/100 overall score

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About this sunscreen

Kumano Cosme Hatomugi The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ Pa++++ is a chemical sunscreen using Octinoxate, Avobenzone and Octocrylene. It commonly leaves low white cast with a balanced finish, is generally lightweight, and is reported to work well as a makeup base. However it tends to sting if it gets into the eyes, so care is advised. With a score of 64.3/100 and moderate protection, it is a light, makeup-friendly daily gel rather than a top-tier sun shield.

Ingredient & SPF scores

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UV protection

Moderate 46
  • +18 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate at #2, UV filter
  • +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
  • +15.2 Octocrylene at #5, UV filter
  • Γ—0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
  • Γ—0.75 Avobenzone + octinoxate degrade each other in sunlight
  • +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
How we rate uv protection β†’
☒️

Health safety

Medium 50
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’36 Octinoxate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • βˆ’10.5 Octocrylene at #5, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
  • βˆ’3.5 Avobenzone at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
How we rate health safety β†’
🀧

Allergens

Low 97
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
How we rate allergens β†’
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White cast

Low 100
  • +100 Starting score
How we rate white cast β†’
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Eye sting

High 30
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’16 Avobenzone at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’15 Octocrylene at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’16 Octinoxate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
  • βˆ’18 Volatile alcohol at #3
  • βˆ’5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
How we rate eye sting β†’
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Heavy feel

Low 99
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’1 Coconut Oil at #15, heavy oil
  • +0.4 Volatile alcohol at #3, evaporating texture
How we rate heavy feel β†’
πŸ”΄

Comedogenic

Low 98
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’2 Coconut Oil at #15, comedogenic oil/butter
How we rate comedogenic β†’
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Fungal acne

Medium 67
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Coconut Oil)
  • βˆ’24 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Steareth-6)
How we rate fungal acne β†’
πŸ‘•

Fabric stains

High 30
  • +100 Starting score
  • βˆ’45 Avobenzone at #4, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
  • βˆ’15 Octocrylene at #5, co-stains alongside avobenzone
  • βˆ’10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
How we rate fabric stains β†’
πŸ’§

Moisture

Light
LightNourishing
  • ← 22 Volatile alcohol at #3
  • β†’ 2 Sodium Hyaluronate at #16, hyaluronic family
  • β†’ 1 1 emollient lipids (Coconut Oil)
  • β†’ 6 Ceramide barrier lipids
How we rate moisture β†’
✨

Finish

Balanced
MatteDewy
  • ← 5 Volatile alcohol at #3
  • β†’ 1 1 emollient lipids (Coconut Oil)
How we rate finish β†’
πŸ’„

Makeup base

Good
PillsPrimer
  • β†’ 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
  • β†’ 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #3), fast, even canvas
  • ← 4 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer)
How we rate makeup base β†’
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Water resistance

Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant

Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.

How we rate water resistance β†’

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.

  • ✨ Aloe vera

Full ingredient list (24)

What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, ↑ / ↓ give the direction, and ← / β†’ shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.

  1. 1 Water

    Solvent base, the water phase

  2. Legacy UV filter (Octinoxate), high in the list, a primary filter

    • ↑ 18 UV protection
    • ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
  3. 3 Alcohol

    Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes

    • ↑ 5 high up speeds filter migration
  4. Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)

    • ↑ 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
    • ↓ 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
    • ↑ 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
    • ↑ 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
  5. 5 Octocrylene

    Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)

    • ↑ 15.2 UV protection
    • ↓ 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
    • ↑ 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
    • ↑ 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
  6. 6 Steareth-6

    Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended

    • ↑ 24 feeds malassezia
  7. 7 Dimethicone

    Emollient, softens and smooths skin

  8. 8 Butylene Glycol

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

  9. 9 Carbomer

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  10. Botanical extract

  11. 11 Rosemary Leaf Extract

    Botanical extract

  12. Botanical extract

  13. 13 Aloe Vera Extract

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  14. 14 Yuzu Peel Oil

    Plant oil, an emollient

  15. 15 Coconut Oil

    Plant oil, an emollient

    • ↑ 1 heavy oil
    • ↑ 2 comedogenic oil/butter
    • 1 β†’ nourishing emollient lipid
    • 1 β†’ dewy emollient lipid
    • ↑ 9 feeds malassezia
  16. 16 Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant, pulls water into the skin

    • 2 β†’ nourishing hyaluronic family
  17. 17 Ceramide NG

    Soothing, skin-conditioning active

  18. 18 Xanthan Gum

    Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream

  19. 19 Tetrasodium EDTA

    Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable

  20. 20 Sodium Hydroxide

    pH adjuster

  21. 21 BHT

    Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin

  22. 22 Methylparaben

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  23. 23 Ethylparaben

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

  24. 24 Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling

Does Kumano Cosme Hatomugi UV Milky Gel work under makeup?

It is reported to work well as a makeup base. It is lightweight and leaves low white cast, which helps it layer under cosmetics.

Does the Kumano Cosme Hatomugi The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ Pa++++ sting the eyes?

It tends to sting if it gets into the eyes, so apply it carefully around the eye area and avoid direct contact.

Is Kumano Cosme Hatomugi UV Milky Gel any good?

It scores 64.3/100 with moderate protection. It is a light, makeup-friendly daily gel rather than a top-tier sun shield.

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