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Kinmokusei

Kinmokusei UV Mist / SPF32 / PA+++ / 50ml / Sweet Soft Osmanthus Scent

金木犀UVミスト / SPF32 / PA+++ / 50ml / 甘くやわらかなキンモクセイの香り
SPF 32 · PA+++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Silicone mist with octinoxate, octocrylene, avobenzone; explicit fragrance + osmanthus extract scent — pleasant lightweight wear, sensitive-skin risk.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
60.1
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1346 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Silicone mist with octinoxate, octocrylene, avobenzone; explicit fragrance + osmanthus extract scent — pleasant lightweight wear, sensitive-skin risk.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A scented chemical mist with EHMC, octocrylene, avobenzone, and Parsol SLX as photostabilizer. Osmanthus extract and added fragrance set the scent profile; SPF32 PA+++ limits the protection ceiling.

Pros
  • Parsol SLX helps stabilize avobenzone
  • Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a stable vitamin C derivative
  • Sodium hyaluronate cross-polymer and hyaluronate
  • No ethanol in the formula
  • Jojoba oil for emollience
Cons
  • Contains fragrance plus osmanthus extract
  • SPF32 PA+++ below the 50+ standard
  • Mist format makes coverage uncertain
  • Octocrylene and EHMC raise sensitization risk

Who it's for: Suits buyers who want a lightly scented top-up mist and accept lower SPF; not for fragrance-sensitive skin.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 71
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 62
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 52
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin 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' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 19 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Cyclopentasiloxane· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Dimethicone·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Diethylhexyl Sebacate· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract·Pentylene Glycol· Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·Aqua· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Dipropylene Glycol·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate·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 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Cyclopentasiloxane Cyclopentasiloxane
02 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
03 Dimethicone Dimethicone
04 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
05 Diethylhexyl Sebacate Diethylhexyl Sebacate
06 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
07 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
08 Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract Osmanthus Flower Extract
09 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
10 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
11 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
12 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
13 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
14 Aqua Water
15 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
16 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
17 Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Vitamin C Ester (THD Ascorbate)
18 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
19 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.