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Kose Sekkisei Miyabi UV Defense AG Mild SPF30 PA +++

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 1.4% - 1.8%Zinc oxide 13% - 15%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "Kose - Sekkisei Miyabi UV Defense AG Mild SPF30 PA +++" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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).

This product should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: tinosorb s, uvinul a plus, octinoxate and polysilicone-15. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. 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.

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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 0.75% - 1.15%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.7% - 3.3%

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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.

zinc oxide 13% - 15%

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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

What does the product description say?

Sekkisei Miyabi UV Defense AG Mild SPF30 PA +++ Daytime anti-aging care a sunscreen that stops UV damage before it starts.

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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 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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It gently moisturizes the skin to protect it from daytime damage.

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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.

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, behenyl alcohol.

glycerin 0.75% - 1.15%

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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

dimethicone 1.4% - 1.8%

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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

ectoin 0.55% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Key Actives

dimethicone 1.4% - 1.8%

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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

zinc oxide 13% - 15%

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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

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

parfum 0.05% - 0.1%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

zinc oxide 13% - 15%

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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

ethanolamine 5.8% - 7.1%

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Ingredient list view

Water, Zinc oxide, Ethanolamine, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Isotridecyl isononanoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Polysilicone-15, Dimethicone, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ectoin, Triceteareth-4 phosphate, Behenyl alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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SPF	SPF 30	SPF 35	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 36	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl triazone +4 more	Common: dimethicone ectoin +2 more Other: cetyl dimethicone cyclomethicone +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane methicone +3 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride hydrolyzed algae extract +4 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane hydrated silica +2 more	Common: dimethicone ectoin +2 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate hydrated silica +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane ethylhexyl triazone +3 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide bisabolol +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone trehalose
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	acrylamide Has skin benefit? dextrin palmitate Has skin benefit? +6 more	sodium metaphosphate Has skin benefit? peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone Has skin benefit? +1 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +6 more	potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +6 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? +9 more	sodium salicylate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more	ci 75470 Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +40 more	cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +29 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Kose Sekkisei Miyabi UV Defense AG Mild SPF30 PA +++

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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