Kose Suncut Perfect UV Spray Unscented

Kose Suncut Perfect UV Spray Unscented
0.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.9 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.8 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Kose Suncut Perfect UV Spray Unscented:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Kose Suncut Perfect UV Spray Unscented:

  • A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 0.8 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Slightly moisturizing: Kose Suncut Perfect UV Spray Unscented has a moisturizing rating of 0.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a low Humectancy of 0.9 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.8 out of 10.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Kose Suncut Perfect UV Spray Unscented is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Camellia Japonica Flower Extract (est. ≈4.0%) and Equisetum Arvense Extract (est. ≈2.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Dicapryl Succinate
22
Alcohol Denat.
11
Water
6
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
4
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
3
Hematite Extract
2
Equisetum Arvense Extract
1.5
Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract
1
Tocopherol
0.3
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract
0.3
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
0.3
Arnica Chamissonis Flower Extract
0.3
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
0.3
Soluble Collagen
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
BHT
0.3
Dipropylene Glycol
0.3
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
0.3
PEG-Crosspolymer
0.3
Cyclomethicone
0.3
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
0.3
Squalane
0.3
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
0.3
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
0.3
Polysilicone-15
0.3
C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate
0.3
Methylparaben
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Dicapryl Succinate
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Water
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Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
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Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
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Hematite Extract
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Equisetum Arvense Extract
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Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract
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Tocopherol
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Hyaluronic Acid
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Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract
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Arnica Montana Flower Extract
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Arnica Chamissonis Flower Extract
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Butylene Glycol
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PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
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Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
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Ratings

All humectants
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
1.6
1.0
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
0.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.9 10
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 1.6 20
0.8
1.0
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
0.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 0.9 10
0.9
All humectants
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
1
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 1.6 20
0.8
All occlusives
1.6
1.0
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
4
2
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 7.9 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
7.9
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
4
Equisetum Arvense Extract
2
Tocopherol
1
Hyaluronic Acid
0.3
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract
0.3
BHT
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2
All soothing 2 5 No
All soothing
2
2
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Dicapryl Succinate
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Dicapryl SuccinateDescription is coming soon
Alcohol Denat.
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Alcohol Denat.

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.

Water
Est. %11
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl MethoxycryleneDescription is coming soon
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Camellia Japonica Flower ExtractAn extract obtained from the flowers of the Japanese camellia. It is rich in antioxidant flavonoids and anthocyanins.
Hematite Extract
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Hematite ExtractDescription is coming soon
Equisetum Arvense Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Equisetum Arvense ExtractA soothing extract from the green part of the horsetail, a non-flowering plant that contains a lot of minerals beneficial for skin growth, antioxidant flavonoids, and astringent tannins.
Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Tocopherol
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hyaluronic Acid

A potent, skin-identical humectant moisturizing ingredient that is able to bind water 1000 times its own weight. The anti-aging benefits of hyaluronic acid are due to its ability to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in the skin.

Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit ExtractAn extract from bananas that has a variety of astringent and antioxidant phenolic compounds and that has a sweet, fruity aroma.
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arnica Montana Flower ExtractAn extract derived from the flower heads of the mountain arnica plant. This plant is used as herbal medicine to treat wounds, bruises, and inflammation. In skincare, however, it is mostly added for fragrance purposes due to its pleasant pine and sage odor.
Arnica Chamissonis Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arnica Chamissonis Flower ExtractDescription is coming soon
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Laminaria Ochroleuca ExtractDerived from a species of edible brown seaweed known as golden kelp, this extract contains many different moisturizing and gel-forming polysaccharides, antioxidant compounds, and minerals.
Soluble Collagen
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Soluble CollagenA protein obtained from farm or marine animals. Collagen molecules are too big to penetrate the skin so when they are applied via a skincare product they sit on top of the skin and act as humectant moisturizers.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
BHT
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BHTAn antioxidant ingredient that naturally occurs in green algae and some bacteria or fungi but, for commercial use, is created synthetically. BHT is also used occasionally as a fragrance, where it presents a sweet, camphor-like odor.
Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipropylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeDescription is coming soon
PEG-Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-CrosspolymerDescription is coming soon
Cyclomethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CyclomethiconeA blend of emollient silicones that leaves a smooth and non-greasy after-feel. Unlike other types of oils, it does not leave any residue on the skin, which is part of what makes it so popular.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateDescription is coming soon
Squalane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TrimethylsiloxysilicateAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient silicone resin that smoothes and softens the appearance of the skin. It also protects a product from rinsing away too easily with water, sweat, or friction.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineA synthetic "chemical" sunscreen ingredient that protects against UV damage and offers better stability and safety compared to some other traditional organic suncreen ingredients.
Polysilicone-15
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysilicone-15Description is coming soon
C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
C16-17 Alkyl BenzoateDescription is coming soon
Methylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.