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Suncut (KOSE Cosmeport) Suncut R Pro Defense Tone Up UV Stick / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 20g / Floral
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Suncut R Pro Defense Tone Up UV Stick / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 20g / Floral

サンカットR プロディフェンス トーンアップUV スティック / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 本体 / 20g / フローラル
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.

Alcohol-free stick but contains lavender oil, fragrance, mineral oil, and octinoxate — moderate irritation and EDC concern.

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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
Cosme.com JP In stock
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65.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1134 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-free stick but contains lavender oil, fragrance, mineral oil, and octinoxate — moderate irritation and EDC concern.
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. 82
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. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 42
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.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Stick
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.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

Mineral-leaning hybrid stick with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide flanking octinoxate, DHHB, and bemotrizinol. The alcohol-free base, vitamin C derivatives, and rose hip oil cushion the formula, while added fragrance and lavender oil reintroduce irritation risk for reactive skin.

Pros
  • Alcohol-free formula
  • Mineral plus modern hybrid UV filter coverage
  • Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and ascorbyl dipalmitate included
  • Rose hip fruit oil adds emollient feel
  • Stick format suits portable reapplication
Cons
  • Contains fragrance and lavender oil
  • Mineral oils sit high in the INCI
  • Waxy stick payoff can pill under makeup
  • BHT present in the formula

Who it's for: Buyers wanting an alcohol-free tone-up stick with hybrid filters and willing to tolerate fragrance and lavender oil in exchange.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 34 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 2 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 3
Triethylhexanoin· Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Mica·Synthetic Wax·Mineral Oils· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate·Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer·Silica·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Silica Dimethyl Silylate· Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Ascorbyl Dipalmitate·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Isostearic Acid·Dimethicone· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Hydrogen Dimethicone·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Hydrated Silica·Aluminum Hydroxide· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Ultramarines·Ci 42090·Ci 15850
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
02 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
03 Mica Mica
05 Mineral Oils Mineral Oil
06 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
07 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
08 Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
09 Silica Silica
10 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
11 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
12 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
15 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
16 Rosa Canina Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
17 Ascorbyl Dipalmitate Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
18 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Vitamin C Ester (THD Ascorbate)
19 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
20 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
21 Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
22 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
23 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
24 Isostearic Acid Isostearic Acid
25 Dimethicone Dimethicone
26 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
27 Hydrogen Dimethicone Hydrogen Dimethicone
28 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
29 Hydrated Silica Hydrated Silica
30 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
31 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.
32 Ultramarines Ultramarines
33 Ci 42090 Brilliant Blue FCF (CI 42090)
34 Ci 15850 Red 7 (CI 15850)