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Suncut (KOSE Cosmeport)
Tone Up UV Essence / SPF50+ / PA++++ / Snow White Blue / 80g / Airy Floral
トーンアップUVエッセンス / SPF50+ / PA++++ / スノーホワイトブルー / 80g / エアリーフローラル SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Tone-up white-blue with azelaic acid bonus but adds fragrance, ethanol, methylparaben, citrus, octinoxate — sensitivity risk.
◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum.
64.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1163 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tone-up white-blue with azelaic acid bonus but adds fragrance, ethanol, methylparaben, citrus, octinoxate — sensitivity risk.
Verdict Should you buy it?
The cool-white variant of the Tone Up line adds azelaic acid to the same SPF 50+ PA++++ hybrid chassis. The white-blue cast offers the strongest brightening effect but risks a visible veil on deeper skin; ethanol, fragrance, citrus, and the added acid push sensitivity lower.
Pros
- Adds azelaic acid for skin-tone support
- Five-filter hybrid with bemotrizinol and Uvinul T 150
- PA++++ rated for strong UVA coverage
- Strong brightening cast suits very fair complexions
Cons
- Ethanol sits third in the list
- Contains fragrance
- Citrus juices and azelaic acid raise irritation risk
- White-blue cast leaves a visible veil on medium-to-deep skin
Who it's for: Very fair, cool-toned skin chasing a strong brightening finish — not a fit for deeper complexions or reactive skin.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Essence
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 44 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 2 ACTIVE 2
Aqua· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·酸化亜鉛・ジ(カプリル酸/カプリン酸)PG (pending review)·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Propylene Glycol Dicaprate·Butylene Glycol·Dipropylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Disodium Ascorbyl Sulfate·Azelaic Acid· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil· Citrus Junos Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Juice· Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Peg-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Peg-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer·Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Xanthan Gum·Cyclopentasiloxane·Silica·Stearoyl Inulin·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Lauroyl Lysine·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Tin Oxide·Aluminum Hydroxide·Sodium Hydroxide·Phenoxyethanol· Methylparaben Paraben preservative. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Mica·Ci 42090·Ci 17200
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
03 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
05 酸化亜鉛・ジ(カプリル酸/カプリン酸)PG Pending review
07 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
19 Citrus Junos Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
21 Citrus Limon Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
26 Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
41 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.