PRODUCT REVIEW

Kose DECORTE Sun Shelter Multi Protection SPF 50 PA++++

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.5% - 0.8%Hydroxyproline 0.45% - 0.7%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Kose - DECORTE Sun Shelter Multi Protection SPF 50 PA++++" can offer reliable sun protection. 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).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 1.50% - 1.80%, octinoxate 5.50% - 6.70% and polysilicone-15 1.70% - 2.00%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.5% - 1.8%

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

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.

polysilicone-15 1.7% - 2%

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

A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays, but does not protect against the most aging UVA light

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.5% - 6.7%

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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

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.

hydroxyproline 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The Sekkisei brightening skin care series uses a Japanese herbal extract that gently moisturizes and protects skin while brightening the complexion.

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: chondrus crispus extract, hydrolyzed collagen.

glycosyl trehalose 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

hydroxyproline 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking

soluble collagen 0.35% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.5% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory

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

hydroxyproline 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Anti-aging

Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.5% - 6.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

alcohol 4.5% - 5.6%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Comodogenic ingredients

chondrus crispus extract 0.75% - 1.15%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

sorbitan oleate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.5% - 6.7%

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Works for: Sun protection

alcohol 4.5% - 5.6%

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Works for: Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Isotridecyl isononanoate, Propylene glycol, Capric acid, Polysilicone-15, Unknown, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Chondrus crispus extract, Glycosyl trehalose, Decane, Unknown, Tocopherol, Hydroxyproline, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf water, Hydrolyzed collagen, Soluble collagen, Bht, Disodium edta, Peg-30 phytosterol, Peg-5 phytosterol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Sorbitan oleate, Carbomer, Glycerin, Silica, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Unknown, Hydrated silica, Potassium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Unknown, Potassium oxide

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WIMJ similarity score		38%	37%	37%	36%	36%	36%	36%	35%	35%	35%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine chondrus crispus extract +11 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate octocrylene	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: glucosyl ceramide betaine +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +2 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate hydrolyzed collagen Other: alanine arginine +12 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	rubus idaeus extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	mentha piperita extract Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 15850 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +13 more	hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +32 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +42 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Kose DECORTE Sun Shelter Multi Protection SPF 50 PA++++

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Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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