Kosé Suncut Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Shiseido Senka Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ - Vietnam
Updated on December 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kosé Suncut Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
Shiseido Senka Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 39 ingredients
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Kosé Suncut Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
Shiseido Senka Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Isododecane
EmollientPolysilicone-15
UV FilterSilica
Abrasive
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Clematis Vitalba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSpiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentHypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Peat Extract
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Stearoyl Inulin
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isododecane, Polysilicone-15, Silica, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dipropylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Clematis Vitalba Leaf Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Peat Extract, Soluble Collagen, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Disodium EDTA, PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Squalane, Stearoyl Inulin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Honey
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sericin
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
PPG-17
Skin ConditioningIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSuccinoglycan
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Isohexadecane
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Honey, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sericin, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, PPG-17, Isostearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Succinoglycan, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Isohexadecane, Citric Acid, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 80, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Potassium Sorbate, 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 WaterAlcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholEthylhexyl 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 MethoxycinnamateSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateYou might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineSodium 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 HyaluronateButylene 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.
BHT 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 BHTDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol 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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Kosé Suncut Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
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Kosé Suncut Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients
This has become a favorite of mine. I love it for the face because it gives a natural demi-matte finish on my combo skin. The texture is like a thick gel but it spreads easily on the skin. It’s lightweight, doesn’t sting, has no whitecast, and doesn’t make me look greasy throughout the day. There’s no pilling and performs well under makeup. It’s a bit shiny when freshly applied but dries down Show more
i love this i think i’ve gone through more than 5 bottles at this point maybe more. i bring this on every overseas trip i have to take and share this with friends (who also love it). no white cast. is lightweight. such a good base for makeup. no discernible scent. does not make my skin feel dry. thank U KOSE!!! has never ever broken me out.
Shiseido Senka Perfect UV Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 39 ingredients
I initially loved this sunscreen until I found out that it triggered hives on my arms and legs.
