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COSMÉ PROUD UV Defense Moisture Veil EX SPF 50 PA++++
COSMÉ PROUD

UV Defense Moisture Veil EX SPF 50 PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Modern JP filter blend (DHHB, BEMT) plus octinoxate. No alcohol, no listed allergens, gentle ferments — but octinoxate keeps health-safety mid.

CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #728 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern JP filter blend (DHHB, BEMT) plus octinoxate. No alcohol, no listed allergens, gentle ferments — but octinoxate keeps health-safety mid.
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. 99
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 83
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 65
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. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol 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.
Chemical
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.
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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

A Japanese cream combining DHHB and Bemotrizinol with octinoxate for SPF50+ PA++++ coverage in a fragrance- and alcohol-free base. Ferments, proteoglycan, and hydrolyzed elastin give it a skincare-forward feel beyond pure UV duty.

Pros
  • DHHB and Bemotrizinol modernize the UVA side of the stack
  • PA++++ rating delivers high UVA depth
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per the INCI
  • Ferments and proteoglycan add a hydrating skincare layer
  • Phenoxyethanol-only preservation keeps the base simple
Cons
  • Octinoxate caps the modernity of an otherwise current filter mix
  • Carbomer thickener can pill under heavier makeup
  • Sensitivity headroom is mid-tier despite the gentle base

Who it's for: A Japan-market buyer who wants high SPF and PA coverage with skincare-grade ferments and is comfortable with octinoxate in the filter system.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 28 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
04 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
05 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
06 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
07 Thermus Thermophillus Ferment Thermus Thermophilus Ferment
08 Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
09 Geranium Thunbergii Extract Geranium Thunbergii Extract
11 Thymus Serpyllum Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
12 Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract Japanese Angelica Root Extract
13 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
15 Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract
16 Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
17 Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract Cherry Blossom Flower Extract
18 Hydrolyzed Elastin Hydrolyzed Elastin
20 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
21 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
22 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
23 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
24 Carbomer Carbomer
25 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
26 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
27 Lecithin Lecithin
28 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol