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Kose Decorte UV Comfort Ultra Protect Very Water Resistant Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
Kose

Decorte UV Comfort Ultra Protect Very Water Resistant Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

No octinoxate; uses octisalate, ZnO, triazine filters with ethanol and fragrance. Better filter profile than peers but still ethanol-forward.

◉ 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.
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76.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #525 of 1558 in the current catalogue. No octinoxate; uses octisalate, ZnO, triazine filters with ethanol and fragrance. Better filter profile than peers but still ethanol-forward.
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. 86
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 62
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX 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.
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.
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?

An octinoxate-free hybrid using zinc oxide with octisalate, bemotrizinol, Uvinul A Plus, and Parsol SLX for broad UVA and UVB coverage. The base remains ethanol-forward and fragranced, but the filter profile is the cleanest in this Decorte hybrid line.

Pros
  • No octinoxate; uses octisalate plus modern triazines
  • Bemotrizinol, Uvinul A Plus, and Parsol SLX deepen UVA
  • Zinc oxide adds physical filter coverage
  • Antioxidants ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate and tocopherol
Cons
  • Ethanol sits high; can feel drying
  • Fragrance is present in the formula
  • Ethylhexyl salicylate may bother salicylate-reactive skin

Who it's for: Buyers who want a Japanese hybrid with the most current filter stack and accept ethanol and fragrance for the upgrade.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 45 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Water· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Diethylhexyl Succinate·Dipropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Silica·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Dimethicone· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Dipropylene Glycol·Methyl Trimethicone· 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 Leaf Extract·Bifida Ferment Lysate·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract· Thymus Serpyllum Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Butylene Glycol·Peg-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer·Ammonium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Sorbitan Isostearate·Isohexadecane·Glyceryl Oleate·Xanthan Gum· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Stearoyl Inulin·Cetearyl Alcohol·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Phytosterols·Polysorbate 60·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Sodium Hydroxide·Hydrogenated Rapeseed Glycerides·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Oryza Sativa Bran (pending review)·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 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
04 Diethylhexyl Succinate Diethylhexyl Succinate
05 Dipropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Dipropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
08 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 Silica Silica
11 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
12 Dimethicone Dimethicone
13 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
14 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
15 Methyl Trimethicone Methyl Trimethicone
16 Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate ACTIVE Smoothing active.
17 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.
18 Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
19 Bifida Ferment Lysate Bifida Ferment Lysate
20 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
21 Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract Tree Peony Root Extract
22 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.
23 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
24 Peg-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
25 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
26 Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
27 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
28 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
29 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
30 Glyceryl Oleate Glyceryl Oleate
31 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
32 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
33 Stearoyl Inulin
34 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
35 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
36 Phytosterols Phytosterols
37 Polysorbate 60 Polysorbate 60
38 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
39 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
40 Hydrogenated Rapeseed Glycerides Hydrogenated Rapeseed Glycerides
41 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
42 Oryza Sativa Bran Pending review
43 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
44 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate
45 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.