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Kose
Suncut R Tone Up UV Essence Sunblock Snow White Blue SPF50+ 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.
Alcohol high in LOI plus fragrance, methylparaben, citrus extracts; broad filter mix with ZnO/TiO2 keeps tone-up wear acceptable.
◉ 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.
71.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #795 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol high in LOI plus fragrance, methylparaben, citrus extracts; broad filter mix with ZnO/TiO2 keeps tone-up wear acceptable.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A six-filter hybrid blue-white tone-up essence with octinoxate leading the filter mix, supported by zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and three modern filters. Ethanol, fragrance, methylparaben, BHT, and citrus extracts blunt the sensitivity profile.
Pros
- Six-filter blend including bemotrizinol and Uvinul A Plus
- Both mineral filters (ZnO and TiO2) present
- Includes disodium ascorbyl sulfate and azelaic acid
- Blue-white pigment for a tone-up finish
- Essence texture aimed at light wear
Cons
- Ethanol high in the LOI
- Octinoxate is the second-listed ingredient
- Methylparaben, BHT, fragrance, and citrus extracts
- Synthetic dyes (Blue 1, Red 227)
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a blue-white tone-up essence with broad filter coverage and who accept ethanol, fragrance, and methylparaben.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Water· 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· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·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·Lemon Fruit Extract Ingredients: BHT (pending review)·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·Blue 1·Red 227
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.
08 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
11 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
20 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.
22 Lemon Fruit Extract Ingredients: BHT Pending review
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.
44 Red 227