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Kose Decorte UV Comfort Watery Smooth Airy Aqua Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
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Decorte UV Comfort Watery Smooth Airy Aqua 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.

Watery aqua with octinoxate, octisalate, ethanol, fragrance; elegant texture but endocrine and irritation concerns.

◉ 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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70.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #805 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Watery aqua with octinoxate, octisalate, ethanol, fragrance; elegant texture but endocrine and irritation concerns.
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. 83
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 40
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. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 7 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.
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 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?

A watery aqua hybrid wrapping zinc oxide around octinoxate, octisalate, bemotrizinol, Parsol SLX, Uvinul A Plus, and Uvinul T 150 for a seven-filter stack. Ethanol, fragrance, and BHT remain the persistent trade-offs of the line.

Pros
  • Seven-filter stack delivers broad UVA and UVB coverage
  • Airy aqua texture suits oilier or warm-climate wear
  • Bemotrizinol, Uvinul T 150, and Uvinul A Plus deepen UVA
  • Botanical and ferment extracts in the base
Cons
  • Octinoxate raises endocrine-disruption concerns
  • Ethanol second on the INCI; fragrance and BHT present
  • Ethylhexyl salicylate may bother salicylate-sensitive skin

Who it's for: Light-texture lovers wanting maximum filter breadth in an aqua format who accept ethanol, fragrance, and octinoxate.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 47 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 2
Water· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Dimethicone·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Diethylhexyl Succinate·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Dipropylene Glycol·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 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· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Peg-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Peg-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer·Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer·Sorbitan Isostearate·Isohexadecane· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Glyceryl Oleate·Xanthan Gum· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide·Dipropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·Cetearyl Alcohol·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Polysorbate 60·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Sodium Hydroxide·Hydrogenated Rapeseed Glycerides·Hydrogenated Polydecene·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 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
03 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
04 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
05 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
06 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
07 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
08 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
09 Dimethicone Dimethicone
10 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
11 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
12 Diethylhexyl Succinate Diethylhexyl Succinate
13 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
14 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
15 Silica Silica
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 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
25 Peg-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
26 Peg-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
27 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
28 Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
29 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
30 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
31 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
32 Glyceryl Oleate Glyceryl Oleate
33 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
34 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
35 Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
36 Dipropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Dipropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
37 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
38 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
39 Polysorbate 60 Polysorbate 60
40 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
41 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
42 Hydrogenated Rapeseed Glycerides Hydrogenated Rapeseed Glycerides
43 Hydrogenated Polydecene Hydrogenated Polydecene
44 Oryza Sativa Bran Pending review
45 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
46 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate
47 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.