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Kose

Grace One Wrinkle Care Moist Gel Essence UV SPF 50+ PA++++

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.

Octinoxate, ethanol, fragrance, methylparaben, multiple PEGs; niacinamide and gel-essence texture pleasant but allergen/EDC load is high.

◉ 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.
68.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #960 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate, ethanol, fragrance, methylparaben, multiple PEGs; niacinamide and gel-essence texture pleasant but allergen/EDC load is high.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A niacinamide-forward hybrid essence with zinc oxide, octinoxate, and bemotrizinol. Gel-essence texture is light and skincare-leaning, but the formula stacks ethanol, fragrance, methylparaben, and PEG emulsifiers, which together limit suitability for reactive skin.

Pros
  • Niacinamide listed first, ahead of the UV filters
  • Includes bemotrizinol for broader UVA coverage
  • Lightweight gel-essence feel suited to humid climates
  • Sodium hyaluronate and hydrolyzed collagen support a hydrated finish
Cons
  • Ethanol high on the INCI
  • Fragrance and methylparaben both present
  • Octinoxate is a legacy filter being phased out elsewhere
  • PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil may bother sensitive skin

Who it's for: Mature-skin buyers who tolerate alcohol and fragrance and want a skincare-style essence with niacinamide alongside SPF.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 77
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 52
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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) 38 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 2 ACTIVE 4
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Propylene Glycol Dicaprate· 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. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·5-triazine (pending review)·Silica·Dimethicone·Phenyl Trimethicone·PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·briellastin (pending review)·Royal Jelly Extract·Hydrolyzed Collagen·Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract·Soluble Collagen·Butylene Glycol·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate·Xanthan Gum·Glyceryl Stearate· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. · Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Cetearyl Alcohol·Behenyl Alcohol·Steareth-2 Phosphate·Ceteth-10 Phosphate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Methicone·Sorbitan Oleate·crosslinked methylphenylpolysiloxane (2 (pending review)·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.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
02 Water Water
03 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
04 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
05 Propylene Glycol Dicaprate Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
06 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
07 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
08 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 5-triazine Pending review
11 Silica Silica
12 Dimethicone Dimethicone
13 Phenyl Trimethicone Phenyl Trimethicone
14 PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
15 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
16 briellastin Pending review
17 Royal Jelly Extract
18 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
19 Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
20 Soluble Collagen
21 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
22 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
23 Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
24 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
25 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
26 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
27 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
28 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
29 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
30 Steareth-2 Phosphate
31 Ceteth-10 Phosphate Ceteth-10 Phosphate
32 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
33 Methicone Methicone
34 Sorbitan Oleate
35 crosslinked methylphenylpolysiloxane (2 Pending review
36 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
37 Methylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
38 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.