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Koji Kids and Family UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
Koji

Kids and Family UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Light kids gel, fragrance-free, but octinoxate as primary filter is endocrine-concerning; otherwise minimal irritant load and elegant water-based texture.

◐ 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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71.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #774 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Light kids gel, fragrance-free, but octinoxate as primary filter is endocrine-concerning; otherwise minimal irritant load and elegant water-based texture.
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. 98
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 75
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 60
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. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 2 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.
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.
Gel
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?

Water-based chemical gel for kids and family, fragrance-free with a minimalist base and a light fruit-extract finish. Octinoxate as the lead UVB filter is the main concern, paired with Uvinul A Plus for added UVA stability.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free, alcohol-free base
  • Light water-based gel texture
  • Tocopherol antioxidant
  • Sodium hyaluronate for surface hydration
  • Low overall irritant load
Cons
  • Octinoxate raises endocrine concerns, especially for children
  • No mineral fallback for very sensitive users
  • Silver and platinum are unusual minor additions

Who it's for: Families wanting a light fragrance-free chemical gel and comfortable with octinoxate; not for buyers avoiding it for kids' use.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 21 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Silica· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Phenoxyethanol·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate·Carbomer·Potassium Hydroxide· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Cellulose Gum· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Maltodextrin·Butylene Glycol·Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer·Sodium Bicarbonate·Silver·Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract·Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract·Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract·Platinum
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Silica Silica
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
05 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
06 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
07 Carbomer Carbomer
08 Potassium Hydroxide Potassium Hydroxide
09 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
10 Cellulose Gum Cellulose Gum
11 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
12 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
13 Maltodextrin Maltodextrin
14 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
15 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer
16 Sodium Bicarbonate Sodium Bicarbonate
17 Silver Silver
18 Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract Melon Fruit Extract
19 Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract Pineapple Fruit Extract
20 Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Apple Fruit Extract
21 Platinum Platinum