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Kose Lecheri Wrinkle White UV Emulsion SPF 50+ PA++++
Kose

Lecheri Wrinkle White UV Emulsion 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.

Niacinamide whitening emulsion compromised by ethanol, isopropanol, octinoxate, PEG-40 castor, BHT, and fragrance.

◉ 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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67.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1035 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Niacinamide whitening emulsion compromised by ethanol, isopropanol, octinoxate, PEG-40 castor, BHT, and fragrance.
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. 77
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 38
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. 74
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 45
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
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.
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 standard Kose hybrid emulsion with zinc oxide, octinoxate, and bemotrizinol filters. Niacinamide and hydrolyzed collagen anchor the skincare side, but ethanol, fragrance, BHT, isopropyl alcohol, and a heavy PEG load make this formula unremarkable for sensitive users.

Pros
  • Niacinamide listed first in the INCI
  • Bemotrizinol broadens UVA defense alongside zinc oxide
  • Tocopherol and hydrolyzed collagen layer in supportive actives
  • Cetearyl alcohol and squalane keep the cream finish soft
Cons
  • Ethanol and isopropyl alcohol both present
  • Fragrance and BHT both included
  • Octinoxate is a legacy chemical filter
  • Multiple PEG, Steareth, and Ceteth surfactants raise sensitivity risk

Who it's for: Buyers who want a niacinamide-forward wrinkle-care emulsion under makeup and tolerate ethanol and fragrance.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 43 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 3
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Propylene Glycol Dicaprate· 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. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·5-triazine (pending review)·Silica·Dimethicone·Phenyl Trimethicone·PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Hydroxyproline· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Iris Florentina Root Extract·Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract·seitakamyrobalan fruit extract (pending review)·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract·hermanus extract (pending review)·Hydrolyzed Collagen·Butylene Glycol·sodium acrylate-sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer/isohexadecane/polysorbate 80 (pending review)·Isopropyl Alcohol·Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate·Xanthan Gum·Glyceryl Stearate·Cholesterol· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Cetearyl Alcohol·Behenyl Alcohol·Steareth-2 Phosphate·Ceteth-10 Phosphate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Phytosteryl Macadamiate·Methicone·Sorbitan Oleate·alkyltrimethylammonium chloride (pending review)·crosslinked methylphenylpolysiloxane (2 (pending review)·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Phenoxyethanol· 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 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
04 Propylene Glycol Dicaprate Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
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 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
08 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
09 5-triazine Pending review
10 Silica Silica
11 Dimethicone Dimethicone
12 Phenyl Trimethicone Phenyl Trimethicone
13 PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
14 Hydroxyproline Hydroxyproline
15 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
16 Iris Florentina Root Extract Florentine Iris Root Extract
17 Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
18 seitakamyrobalan fruit extract Pending review
19 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
20 Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract Hibiscus Flower Extract
21 hermanus extract Pending review
22 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
23 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
24 sodium acrylate-sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer/isohexadecane/polysorbate 80 Pending review
25 Isopropyl Alcohol Isopropyl Alcohol
26 Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
27 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
28 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
29 Cholesterol Cholesterol
30 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
31 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
32 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
33 Steareth-2 Phosphate
34 Ceteth-10 Phosphate Ceteth-10 Phosphate
35 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
36 Phytosteryl Macadamiate Phytosteryl Macadamiate
37 Methicone Methicone
38 Sorbitan Oleate
39 alkyltrimethylammonium chloride Pending review
40 crosslinked methylphenylpolysiloxane (2 Pending review
41 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
42 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
43 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.