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Kose Suncut Prodefense All In One UV Mousse Tone Up SPF 50+ PA++++
Kose

Suncut Prodefense All In One UV Mousse Tone Up 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.

Tone-up mousse with octinoxate, ethanol, fragrance and multiple citrus extracts; aerated finish is elegant but irritation/health risk is real.

◉ 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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66.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1057 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tone-up mousse with octinoxate, ethanol, fragrance and multiple citrus extracts; aerated finish is elegant but irritation/health risk is real.
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. 85
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 32
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. 42
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus 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?

A hybrid tone-up mousse with six UV filters anchored by zinc oxide, octinoxate, and titanium dioxide. Ethanol, fragrance, multiple citrus extracts, and BHT make irritation risk real despite the aerated, novel finish.

Pros
  • Six-filter blend with both mineral filters present
  • Mousse texture distinguishes the application
  • Tone-up purpose without added tint pigment
  • Includes centella asiatica and soluble collagen
  • LPG-propelled mousse for even distribution
Cons
  • Ethanol and fragrance both present
  • Octinoxate among the leading filters
  • Multiple citrus extracts (grapefruit, lime, lemon) and rosemary
  • Contains BHT

Who it's for: Buyers chasing a tone-up mousse format who accept ethanol, fragrance, and citrus botanicals.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 4
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Cyclomethicone·Water·Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·Propylene Glycol Dicaprate·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·LPG (pending review)·Butylene Glycol·Talc· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Dimethicone·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Juice· Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Soluble Collagen· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Peg-9 Dimethicone·Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer· Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Silica· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Stearoyl Inulin·Triethoxycaprylylsilane· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Sodium Chloride·Aluminum Hydroxide·Phenoxyethanol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Ultramarines·Mica·Red 226
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Cyclomethicone Cyclomethicone
03 Water Water
04 Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
05 Propylene Glycol Dicaprate Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
06 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
07 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
08 LPG Pending review
09 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
10 Talc Talc
11 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
12 Dimethicone Dimethicone
13 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
14 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
15 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
16 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
17 Citrus Paradisi 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 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
19 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
20 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
21 Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Juice Lime Juice
22 Citrus Limon Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
23 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
24 Soluble Collagen
25 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
26 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
27 Peg-9 Dimethicone
28 Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
29 Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
30 Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
31 Silica Silica
32 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
33 Stearoyl Inulin
34 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
35 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
36 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
37 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
38 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
39 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.
40 Ultramarines Ultramarines
41 Mica Mica
42 Red 226