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Kose
Suncut R Ultra Light Touch UV Essence UV Absorber Free 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.
Mineral, alcohol-free, fragrance-free with soothing botanicals; ZnO-only protection means some white-cast risk but strong sensitivity and health profile.
△ 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).
83.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #228 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral, alcohol-free, fragrance-free with soothing botanicals; ZnO-only protection means some white-cast risk but strong sensitivity and health profile.
Verdict Should you buy it?
An alcohol- and fragrance-free mineral essence built on zinc oxide alone, cushioned with sodium hyaluronate, ceramide NG, and Tremella polysaccharide. The single-filter approach is gentle, but zinc-only protection can leave a white cast on deeper skin tones.
Pros
- Single-filter mineral system: zinc oxide only
- Alcohol-free and fragrance-free formula
- Includes ceramide NG, sodium hyaluronate, and Tremella polysaccharide
- Soothing chamomile flower and sage leaf extracts
- Mica adds a soft, natural-finish veil
Cons
- Zinc-only protection can leave a white cast on deeper tones
- No organic filters paired in for UVA efficiency boost
- Contains PEG-80 hydrogenated castor oil and polysorbate 80
Who it's for: Sensitive or reactive skin that wants a fragrance-free, alcohol-free mineral essence and can tolerate some mineral cast.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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.
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.
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) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Butylene Glycol·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate·Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·Dimethicone·Dipropylene Glycol·Silica·Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract· Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Serine· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·Hydrolyzed Collagen·Peg-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Isohexadecane·Sorbitan Oleate·Xanthan Gum·Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide· Ceramide Ng Skin-barrier lipid. ·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Hydroxyapatite·Polysorbate 80·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate·Sodium Hydroxide·Phenoxyethanol·Mica
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
10 Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
16 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
18 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer