Kokuryudo Privacy UV Mist SPF 50+ PA++++
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Sun protectionSPF 50 · 4 UV filtersBroad spectrum
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateStrong evidence
This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Paeonia lactiflora root extract + 1 moreStrong evidence
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate + 3 moreGood evidence
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium acetylated hyaluronate.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate~6.6–8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamatePeg-30 hydrogenated castor oil~3.9–4.8%
Butylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolEthoxydiglycol~2.2–2.7%
Glycerin~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethanePhenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
More about Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acidBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineSucrose stearate~1–1.2%
Isostearoyl hydrolyzed collagen~0.75–1.1%
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronatePanax ginseng root extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractPaeonia lactiflora root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Paeonia lactiflora root extractMorus alba root bark extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sophora flavescens root extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sanguisorba officinalis root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa multiflora fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
Angelica acutiloba root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolAloe ferox leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.35%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateIsostearic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidSucrose dilaurate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose dilaurateHexyl dimethylolpropionate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideC14-22 alcohols~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Peg-30 hydrogenated castor oil, Butylene glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Sucrose stearate, Isostearoyl hydrolyzed collagen, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Panax ginseng root extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Morus alba root bark extract, Sophora flavescens root extract, Sanguisorba officinalis root extract, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Tocopherol, Aloe ferox leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Isostearic acid, Sucrose dilaurate, Hexyl dimethylolpropionate, Sodium hydroxide, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, C14-22 alcohols, Parfum
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Product summary
We believe that "Kokuryudo - Privacy UV Mist SPF 50+ PA++++" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 2.00% - 2.40%, octinoxate 6.60% - 8.10% and ensulizole 2.10% - 2.60%.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 15.58$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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