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Decorte UV Comfort Bright Brightening+ Sunscreen 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.

Octinoxate, ethanol, fragrance, multiple PEGs; brightening ascorbyl glucoside and niacinamide-like actives but allergen and EDC concerns persist.

◉ 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.
70.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #845 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate, ethanol, fragrance, multiple PEGs; brightening ascorbyl glucoside and niacinamide-like actives but allergen and EDC concerns persist.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A brightening hybrid pairing zinc oxide with octinoxate, bemotrizinol, and Uvinul A Plus, backed by ascorbyl glucoside and stearyl glycyrrhetinate. Ethanol and fragrance ride high, with BHT and multiple PEGs joining octinoxate as concerns.

Pros
  • Ascorbyl glucoside is a stable vitamin C derivative for tone
  • Stearyl glycyrrhetinate offers a soothing input
  • Bemotrizinol and Uvinul A Plus extend UVA reach
  • Botanical and ferment extracts in the supporting cast
Cons
  • Octinoxate raises endocrine-disruption concerns
  • Ethanol sits high; fragrance and BHT add irritation potential
  • Multiple PEGs may bother PEG-sensitive users

Who it's for: Brightening-focused buyers comfortable with octinoxate and ethanol who want a Japanese hybrid with vitamin C support.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 82
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 42
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — 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 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.
Cream
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) 48 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Ascorbyl Glucoside·Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate·Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · 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. ·Dipropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·Dimethicone·Butylene Glycol·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate·Dipropylene Glycol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·5-triazine (pending review)·PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Silica· Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate Smoothing active. · Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract· Thymus Vulgaris Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Bifida Ferment Extract·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Acacia Senegal Flower/Stem Extract·Disodium Edta·Xanthan Gum·Glyceryl Fatty Acid Ester (pending review)· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Cetearyl Alcohol·Behenyl Alcohol·Peg-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-decyltetradeceth-20 Ether·Steareth-2 Phosphate·Ceteth-10 Phosphate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Phenyl Trimethicone·Sorbitan Oleate·Potassium Laurate·Disodium Phosphate·Sodium Phosphate·Methicone Crosspolymer·Glyceryl Oleate·Sodium Hydroxide·Oryza Sativa Bran (pending review)· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Phenoxyethanol·Sodium Benzoate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Ascorbyl Glucoside Ascorbyl Glucoside
02 Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
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 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
07 Dipropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Dipropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
08 Dimethicone Dimethicone
09 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
10 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
11 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
12 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
13 5-triazine Pending review
14 PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
15 Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
16 Silica Silica
17 Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate ACTIVE Smoothing active.
18 Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
19 Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract Guava Fruit Extract
20 Thymus Vulgaris Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
21 Bifida Ferment Extract Bifida Ferment Lysate
22 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
23 Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract Tree Peony Root Extract
24 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
25 Acacia Senegal Flower/Stem Extract Acacia Senegal Gum
26 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
27 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
28 Glyceryl Fatty Acid Ester Pending review
29 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
30 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
31 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
32 Peg-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-decyltetradeceth-20 Ether PEG-240/HDI Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
33 Steareth-2 Phosphate
34 Ceteth-10 Phosphate Ceteth-10 Phosphate
35 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
36 Phenyl Trimethicone Phenyl Trimethicone
37 Sorbitan Oleate
38 Potassium Laurate Potassium Laurate
39 Disodium Phosphate Disodium Phosphate
40 Sodium Phosphate Sodium Phosphate
41 Methicone Crosspolymer Methicone Crosspolymer
42 Glyceryl Oleate Glyceryl Oleate
43 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
44 Oryza Sativa Bran Pending review
45 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
46 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
47 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate
48 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.