Kosé Suncut Light Up UV Essence SPF 50 Versus Kosé Suncut UV Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on March 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kosé Suncut Light Up UV Essence SPF 50 42 ingredients
Kosé Suncut UV Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ 32 ingredients
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Kosé Suncut Light Up UV Essence SPF 50 42 ingredients
Kosé Suncut UV Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic Acid
CleansingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dierucic Acid
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Juice
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
PEG-10 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Stearoyl Inulin
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Caprylic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Titanium Dioxide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Dierucic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Juice, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, BHT, PEG-10 Castor Oil, PEG-80 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Xanthan Gum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Stearoyl Inulin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum, Mica
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientPEG-3 Dicaprylate/Caprate
EmulsifyingPolysilicone-15
UV FilterPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Dimethicone
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Hematite Extract
Skin ProtectingShale Extract
EmollientSus Extract
Skin ConditioningCirsium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Collagen Water
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
EDTA
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cyclomethicone, Water, Alcohol Denat., Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isododecane, PEG-3 Dicaprylate/Caprate, Polysilicone-15, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydroxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hematite Extract, Shale Extract, Sus Extract, Cirsium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Panax Ginseng Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Collagen Water, BHT, EDTA, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Squalane, Cetyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Myristic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.
The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateAlcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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