PRODUCT REVIEW

Kose DECORTE De La Vie Elegant Veil Body Powder UV SPF 20 PA++

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Anti-aging
Sun protection

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Key actives

Melia azadirachta leaf extract 0.95% - 1.4%Dimethicone 0.8% - 1.2%

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Product summary

"Kose - DECORTE De La Vie Elegant Veil Body Powder UV SPF 20 PA++" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this sunscreen is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.

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The product retails for 45.20$ in the United States.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Wipe away moisture and sweat before applying.

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, methicone.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

dimethicone 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

sesamum indicum seed oil 1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

methicone 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

zinc oxide 5.4% - 8.1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 2.4% - 3.6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Ageing care is skin care that deals with the ageing process.

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This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

melia azadirachta leaf extract 0.95% - 1.4%

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Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

dimethicone 0.8% - 1.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 2.4% - 3.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

rosa damascena flower extract 1.2% - 1.8%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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mica 22% - 33%

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Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

talc 6.5% - 9.7%

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Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

zinc oxide 5.4% - 8.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

Ingredient list view

Mica, Talc, Zinc oxide, Unknown, Gold, Mica, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Roe extract, Unknown, Rosa damascena flower extract, Roe extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Butylene glycol, Bht, Amodimethicone, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Silica, Silk, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Nylon-12, Hydrogen dimethicone, Polyisoprene, Methicone, Zinc laurate, Lauroyl lysine, Water, Lecithin, Methylparaben, Parfum, Unknown, Potassium oxide, Potassium sulfate

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WIMJ similarity score		31%	28%	28%	28%	28%	28%	28%	28%	28%	28%
SPF	SPF 20	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +6 more	Common: methicone zinc oxide +1 more Other: ascorbic acid retinyl palmitate +15 more	Common: triethylhexanoin zinc oxide Other: capryloyl salicylic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: dimethicone zinc oxide Other: avena sativa kernel flour cetyl dimethicone +2 more	Common: dimethicone zinc oxide Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil algae extract +6 more	Common: dimethicone zinc oxide Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethiconol +3 more	Common: dimethicone zinc oxide Other: butyloctyl salicylate caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: dimethicone zinc oxide Other: algae extract artemia extract +8 more	Common: dimethicone zinc oxide Other: butyloctyl salicylate titanium dioxide	Common: dimethicone zinc oxide Other: gluconolactone caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: dimethicone zinc oxide Other: beeswax butyloctyl salicylate +2 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +8 more	methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +14 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +12 more	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +5 more	glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +7 more	nelumbo nucifera extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	mica Has skin benefit? talc Has skin benefit? +35 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +49 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +25 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate/caprate Has skin benefit? +21 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Kose DECORTE De La Vie Elegant Veil Body Powder UV SPF 20 PA++

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