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Kose
Suncut Prodefense Light Up UV Sunscreen Stick 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.
Pure mineral, no ethanol, no fragrance; sage oil and some unknowns prevent a higher sensitivity ceiling. Stick wax base trades some elegance.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
76.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #497 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Pure mineral, no ethanol, no fragrance; sage oil and some unknowns prevent a higher sensitivity ceiling. Stick wax base trades some elegance.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A pure mineral stick with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide — alcohol-free, fragrance-free, and free of parabens or PEGs in the LOI. Wax-based stick wear trades some glide, and sage oil keeps it from a top-tier sensitivity score.
Pros
- Pure mineral filters only (ZnO and TiO2)
- Alcohol-free and fragrance-free
- No parabens in the formula
- Stick format for targeted, mess-free application
- Includes ceramide NG, tocopherol, and squalane
Cons
- Salvia officinalis (sage) oil is present
- Wax-based stick can drag on application
- PA+++ rather than PA++++
Who it's for: Sensitive-skin buyers wanting a clean mineral stick for face or targeted areas, comfortable with a small sage oil load.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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.
Mineral
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.
Stick
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.
Yes
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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 28 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dimethicone·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Hydrogenated Polydecene·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Synthetic Wax·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Aluminum Hydroxide·Equisetum Arvense Extract· Salvia Officinalis Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil·Tocopheryl Acetate·Butylene Glycol· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. · Ceramide Ng Skin-barrier lipid. ·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Phytosterols·Pentylene Glycol·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate·Water·Hydrogenated Lecithin
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
13 Salvia Officinalis Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.