PRODUCT REVIEW

Kose Sekkisei Skincare UV Milk SPF 50+ PA++++

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Avena sativa kernel extract 2.1% - 2.6%Tocopherol 0.4% - 0.6%

See all ingredients

Buy from Yesstyle $20.50 10% off for new customers!

More options from: $20.50

Add to Compare

Submit an edit

Cheaper alternatives

Beauty by Earth - Mineral Sunscreen Stick - SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Stick Made with Organic Ingredients, Best Sun Protection Travel Sunscreen Face and Body, Reef Safe Sunscreen, Water Resistant

Price: $17.99

Find out more

Bare Republic - Mineral Sunscreen & Sunblock Face Stick with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50, Vanilla Coco

Price: $9.99

Find out more

Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Kose - Sekkisei Skincare UV Milk SPF 50+ PA++++" can provide 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 "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: tinosorb s, uvinul a plus and octinoxate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.

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 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.

Price

The product retails from 20.50$ up to 43.70$ in the United States.

For a detailed price comparison: click here.

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.

zinc oxide 5.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

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

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

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 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

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.

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 0.4% - 0.6%

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.

Source: Yesstyle

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, honey.

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: squalane, cyclomethicone.

squalane 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

cyclomethicone 6.2% - 7.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

phytosteryl macadamiate 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Honesty check

Buy now

Can it cause trouble?

User reviews (0)

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

avena sativa kernel extract 2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Anti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

tocopherol 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

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

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

Search top rated products by actives

Potential irritants

alcohol 3.4% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

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

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 3.5% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

cyclomethicone 6.2% - 7.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

zinc oxide 5.1% - 6.2%

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

Water, Cyclomethicone, Zinc oxide, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Isododecane, Hdi/ppg/polycaprolactone crosspolymer, Tripropylene glycol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Saccharomyces, Honey, Unknown, Roe extract, Tocopherol, Roe extract, Butylene glycol, Bht, Isostearic acid, Silica, Squalane, Zeolite, Talc, Hydrogen dimethicone, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Hydrated silica, Parfum, Mica

	Kose - Sekkisei Skincare UV Milk SPF 50+ PA++++	Beauty by Earth - Mineral Sunscreen Stick - SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Stick Made with Organic Ingredients, Best Sun Protection Travel Sunscreen Face and Body, Reef Safe Sunscreen, Water Resistant	Bare Republic - Mineral Sunscreen & Sunblock Face Stick with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50, Vanilla Coco	Avène - Very High Protection Anti-Ageing SPF50+ Sun Cream for Sensitive Skin	Solara Suncare - Time Traveler Ageless Face Sport Sunscreen	Badger - SPF 40 Sport Clear Zinc Sunscreen	All Terrain - Kidsport SPF30	Cetaphil Sun - SPF 50+ Kids Lotion	Hawaiian Tropic - Mineral Sun Milk SPF30 Face	Neutrogena - Pure & Free Baby Sunblock Lotion SPF 60+	Kao - Biore UV Athlizm Skin Protect Milk SPF 50+ PA++++
Price
WIMJ similarity score		51%	49%	48%	46%	46%	43%	43%	39%	38%	38%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 60	SPF 50
Key ingredients	avena sativa kernel extract bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +8 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract tocopherol +1 more Other: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract zinc oxide +1 more Other: beeswax bisabolol +11 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Other: ascorbyl glucoside butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +8 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract avena sativa kernel extract +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 ceramide ng +7 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract avena sativa kernel extract +2 more Other: beeswax cera alba +3 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract tocopherol +1 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +3 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +3 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract zinc oxide Other: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: avena sativa kernel extract zinc oxide Other: ascorbic acid retinyl palmitate +10 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +4 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +4 more	aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? +1 more	silybum marianum extract Has skin benefit? raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? perilla frutescens leaf extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? cera alba Has skin benefit?	citrus grandis seed extract Has skin benefit? magnesium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +5 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? polyaminopropyl biguanide Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +27 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +12 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +42 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +36 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +11 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +42 more	cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Kose Sekkisei Skincare UV Milk SPF 50+ PA++++

Works for:

Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

Cheaper alternatives

Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Honesty check

How honest is this product?

Buy now

US Retailers

Can it cause trouble?

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

User reviews (0)

Similar products & dupes

Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key Actives

Potential irritants

Comodogenic ingredients

All ingredients

Ingredient list view

Sources