Kosé Suncut UV Perfect Essence SPF 50+ Versus Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on May 14, 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 dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kosé Suncut UV Perfect Essence SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Kosé Suncut UV Perfect Essence SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Isododecane
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSilica
Abrasive
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Stearoyl Inulin
EmollientTriethanolamine
BufferingDimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Silica, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Stearoyl Inulin, Triethanolamine, Dimethicone, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthyl Polysilicate
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaproate
EmollientPolydiethylsiloxane
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
Preservative
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Glycerin
Humectant
Phthalic Anhydride
Sodium Stearic Acid Sulfate
Emulsifying
Eel Extract
HumectantOrange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract
Skin ProtectingShilajit Extract
Sus Extract
Skin ConditioningTuna Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialWine Extract
Antioxidant
Yogurt Extract
Skin ConditioningCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Fatty Acid Ester
EmulsifyingDi-T-Butylhydroquinone
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Steardimonium Ethyl Stearyl Phosphate
Skin ConditioningPhosphoric Acid
BufferingEthylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tranexamic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Zinc Oxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethyl Polysilicate, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Propylene Glycol Dicaproate, Polydiethylsiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Phthalic Anhydride, Sodium Stearic Acid Sulfate, Eel Extract, Orange Roughy Oil, Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract, Shilajit Extract, Sus Extract, Tuna Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Wine Extract, Yogurt Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester, Di-T-Butylhydroquinone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Behenyl Alcohol, Steardimonium Ethyl Stearyl Phosphate, Phosphoric Acid, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol 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 AlcoholYou 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 TriazineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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 HyaluronateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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