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COSME DECORTE AQ Absolute UV Protection Brightening & Wrinkle / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 55g
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AQ Absolute UV Protection Brightening & Wrinkle / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 55g

AQ アブソリュート UV プロテクション ブライトニング & リンクル / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 本体 / 55g
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Tinted prestige hybrid with tranexamic acid + niacinamide; ethanol + octinoxate + fragrance + PEG-40 castor oil hurt sensitive-skin tolerability.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
Where to buy it
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67.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #986 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tinted prestige hybrid with tranexamic acid + niacinamide; ethanol + octinoxate + fragrance + PEG-40 castor oil hurt sensitive-skin tolerability.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 82
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 32
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 48
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — 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.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks 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.
Yes
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
No
Verdict Is it worth it?

A tinted hybrid with zinc oxide, octinoxate, bemotrizinol, and Uvinul A Plus, plus tranexamic acid and niacinamide. The filter system is modern but ethanol sits high and fragrance and dense botanicals weigh on tolerability.

Pros
  • Modern broad-spectrum filter set with bemotrizinol and Uvinul A Plus
  • Iron-oxide tint suits a neutral skin tone and adds visible-light coverage
  • Includes tranexamic acid and niacinamide as listed actives
  • Silicone-rich base gives a smooth, slick finish
Cons
  • Ethanol sits high in the ingredient list, raising irritation risk
  • Contains fragrance and a long botanical extract list
  • Octinoxate is present, and PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil can sensitize

Who it's for: Tinted-SPF buyers seeking a brightening cream with a modern filter set who can tolerate alcohol, fragrance, and a botanical-heavy formula.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 54 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Tranexamic Acid· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Propylene Glycol Dicaprate· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Phenyl Trimethicone·Dipropylene Glycol·Dimethicone·Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·Silica· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·5-トリアジン (pending review)· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Irakusa Ekisu·Ectoin·Olea Europaea Leaf Extract·Spatholobus Suberectus Stem Extract·Shinanoki Ekisu·Shirakaba Ekisu·Betula Alba Juice·Malva Sylvestris Extract· Santalum Album Wood Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract·Impatiens Balsamina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract·Magnolia Obovata Bark Extract·Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract·Hydrolyzed Collagen·Hydrolyzed Soy Protein·Cordyceps Sinensis Extract·Butylene Glycol·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Algin·Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate·Xanthan Gum·Glyceryl Fatty Acid Ester (pending review)·Succinic Acid·Disodium Succinate· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Cetearyl Alcohol·Sodium Metabisulfite·Behenyl Alcohol·Steareth-2 Phosphate·Ceteth-10 Phosphate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Sorbitan Oleate·Methylphenyl Polysiloxane Crosspolymer·Phenoxyethanol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Iron Oxides
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Tranexamic Acid Tranexamic Acid
02 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
03 Water Water
04 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
06 Propylene Glycol Dicaprate Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
07 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
08 Phenyl Trimethicone Phenyl Trimethicone
09 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
10 Dimethicone Dimethicone
11 Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
12 Silica Silica
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 5-トリアジン Pending review
15 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
16 PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
17 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
18 Irakusa Ekisu Nettle Extract (Urtica)
19 Ectoin Ectoin
20 Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Olive Leaf Extract
21 Spatholobus Suberectus Stem Extract
22 Shinanoki Ekisu Linden Extract
23 Shirakaba Ekisu White Birch Extract
24 Betula Alba Juice Birch Juice
25 Malva Sylvestris Extract Mallow Extract
26 Santalum Album Wood Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
27 Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract Butcher's Broom Root Extract
28 Impatiens Balsamina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Garden Balsam Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
29 Magnolia Obovata Bark Extract Japanese Bigleaf Magnolia Bark Extract
30 Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract Japanese Beautyberry Fruit Extract
31 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
32 Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
33 Cordyceps Sinensis Extract Cordyceps Extract
34 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
35 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
36 Algin Algin
37 Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
38 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
39 Glyceryl Fatty Acid Ester Pending review
40 Succinic Acid Succinic Acid
41 Disodium Succinate Disodium Succinate
42 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
43 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
44 Sodium Metabisulfite Sodium Metabisulfite
45 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
46 Steareth-2 Phosphate
47 Ceteth-10 Phosphate Ceteth-10 Phosphate
48 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
49 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
50 Sorbitan Oleate
51 Methylphenyl Polysiloxane Crosspolymer Methylphenyl Polysiloxane Crosspolymer
52 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
53 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.
54 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides