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Suncut (KOSE Cosmeport) Tone Up UV Essence / SPF50+ / PA++++ / Snow White Blue / 80g / Airy Floral
Suncut (KOSE Cosmeport)

Tone Up UV Essence / SPF50+ / PA++++ / Snow White Blue / 80g / Airy Floral

トーンアップUVエッセンス / SPF50+ / PA++++ / スノーホワイトブルー / 80g / エアリーフローラル
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.

Tone-up white-blue with azelaic acid bonus but adds fragrance, ethanol, methylparaben, citrus, octinoxate — sensitivity risk.

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.
Where to buy it
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64.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1163 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Tone-up white-blue with azelaic acid bonus but adds fragrance, ethanol, methylparaben, citrus, octinoxate — sensitivity risk.
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. 33
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. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 37
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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Essence
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?

The cool-white variant of the Tone Up line adds azelaic acid to the same SPF 50+ PA++++ hybrid chassis. The white-blue cast offers the strongest brightening effect but risks a visible veil on deeper skin; ethanol, fragrance, citrus, and the added acid push sensitivity lower.

Pros
  • Adds azelaic acid for skin-tone support
  • Five-filter hybrid with bemotrizinol and Uvinul T 150
  • PA++++ rated for strong UVA coverage
  • Strong brightening cast suits very fair complexions
Cons
  • Ethanol sits third in the list
  • Contains fragrance
  • Citrus juices and azelaic acid raise irritation risk
  • White-blue cast leaves a visible veil on medium-to-deep skin

Who it's for: Very fair, cool-toned skin chasing a strong brightening finish — not a fit for deeper complexions or reactive skin.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 44 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 2 ACTIVE 2
Aqua· 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. ·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·酸化亜鉛・ジ(カプリル酸/カプリン酸)PG (pending review)·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Propylene Glycol Dicaprate·Butylene Glycol·Dipropylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Disodium Ascorbyl Sulfate·Azelaic Acid· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil· Citrus Junos Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·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. · Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Peg-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Peg-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil·Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer·Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Xanthan Gum·Cyclopentasiloxane·Silica·Stearoyl Inulin·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Lauroyl Lysine·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Tin Oxide·Aluminum Hydroxide·Sodium Hydroxide·Phenoxyethanol· Methylparaben Paraben preservative. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Mica·Ci 42090·Ci 17200
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
04 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
05 酸化亜鉛・ジ(カプリル酸/カプリン酸)PG Pending review
06 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
07 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
08 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
09 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
10 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
11 Propylene Glycol Dicaprate Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
12 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
13 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
14 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
15 Disodium Ascorbyl Sulfate Disodium Ascorbyl Sulfate
16 Azelaic Acid Azelaic Acid
17 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
19 Citrus Junos Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
21 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.
22 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
23 Peg-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
25 Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
26 Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
27 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
28 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
29 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
30 Silica Silica
32 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
33 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
34 Lauroyl Lysine Lauroyl Lysine
36 Tin Oxide Tin Oxide
37 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
38 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
39 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
40 Methylparaben WATCH Paraben preservative.
41 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.
42 Mica Mica
43 Ci 42090 Brilliant Blue FCF (CI 42090)
44 Ci 17200 Red 33 (CI 17200)