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KUMANO COSME Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Kosé Suncut UV Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++

Body Lotion
Sunscreen
Japanese Brand Japan
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on December 03, 2024

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Suncut UV Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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UV Absorber, UV Filter

Ethylhexyl 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.

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene 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.

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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:

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BHT
Antioxidant, Masking

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.

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

When to use

13 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day
2 Routines
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every on_rotation

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KUMANO COSME Hatomugi UV Care & Moisturizing The UV Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 24 ingredients

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Kosé Suncut UV Perfect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ 29 ingredients

5.0 /5
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Light (2) Works Well (2) Absorbs Well (1)
Clover's avatar

Clover

7 months ago
Review

My perfect sunscreen for no makeup days
My usual routine leaves my skin looking quite dewy, and although my dry skin loves it I’m not the biggest fan of looking too shiny. This sunscreen is the solution! It’s mattifying so it tones down the shine and leaves me with a more natural finish. I’m still left with a glow to my skin but it’s not excessive. Another positive is I actually think this Show more

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent
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tsuki

7 months ago
Review

my favourite sunscreen! the perfect anessa milk dupe. there's a bit of a white cast though

edit: not sure if the "white cast" is actually that, it does disappear after rubbing in

#light
#light scent
#works well