We assess that "Kose SEKKISEI - CLEAR WELLNESS UV Defense Milk Mild SPF50+/PA+++" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be low. 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.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

titanium dioxide 4.5% - 5.5%

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

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

zinc oxide 13% - 16%

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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

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.

tocopherol 0.55% - 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

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Reverse damage with the power of hydration.

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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: cyclomethicone, glycerin.

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: dimethicone, squalane.

glycerin 0.7% - 1.05%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

cetyl dimethicone 0.7% - 1.05%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

dimethicone 5.1% - 6.2%

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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

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.55% - 0.8%

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

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

dimethicone 5.1% - 6.2%

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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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cetyl ethylhexanoate 26% - 31%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone 1.2% - 1.5%

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Works for: Cleansing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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cetyl ethylhexanoate 26% - 31%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

zinc oxide 13% - 16%

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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

cyclomethicone 6.4% - 7.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

Ingredient list view

Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Zinc oxide, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Hydrogenated polydecene, Tripropylene glycol, Water, Hdi/ppg/polycaprolactone crosspolymer, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Dipropylene glycol, Aluminum hydroxide, Glycerin, Cetyl dimethicone, Ectoin, Glycogen, Alpinia zerumbet leaf extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Paeonia lactiflora flower extract, Tocopherol, Unknown, Lac, Unknown, Morinda citrifolia fruit juice, Butylene glycol, Acrylates/ethylhexyl acrylate/dimethicone methacrylate copolymer, Silica, Squalane, Sorbitan sesquiisostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogen dimethicone, Sodium metaphosphate, Hydrated silica, Phenoxyethanol

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WIMJ similarity score		39%	39%	36%	33%	33%	33%	33%	32%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 36	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	cetyl dimethicone cyclomethicone +9 more	Common: dimethicone ectoin +5 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: cyclomethicone dimethicone +5 more Other: ceramide ng soluble collagen +1 more	Common: cyclomethicone dimethicone +4 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane methicone +3 more	Common: dimethicone ectoin +2 more Other: salicylic acid mannitol +5 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +2 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +3 more	Common: dimethicone hydrated silica +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more	Common: dimethicone titanium dioxide +2 more Other: artemia extract butyloctyl salicylate +1 more	Common: dimethicone hydrated silica +3 more Other: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: dimethicone hydrated silica +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +5 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +3 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +8 more
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Potential Irritants	sodium metaphosphate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit? +1 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +6 more	polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? isopropyl titanium triisostearate Has skin benefit? +1 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit?	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +33 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +35 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? neopentyl glycol dicaprate Has skin benefit? +25 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more

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Kose SEKKISEI CLEAR WELLNESS UV Defense Milk Mild SPF50+/PA+++

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