Kose Suncut UV Mild Care Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ Review

Kose Suncut UV Mild Care Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
2.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
5.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
50
SPF icon
SPF
Review

Does Kose Suncut UV Mild Care Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Kose Suncut UV Mild Care Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ has to offer:
 
  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 2.6 out of 10.
  • Very high sun protection for prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports.

Key Benefits of Kose Suncut UV Mild Care Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Kose Suncut UV Mild Care Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++:
 

Lightweight Moisturizer Suitable for Oily Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, Kose Suncut UV Mild Care Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ is lightly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 2.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a low occlusivity of 0.2 out of 10 and a moderate humectancy of 5.0 out of 10, entirely due to the high content of Butylene Glycol (est. ≈5.0%).

This product, when used alone as a moisturizer, can provide light humectant hydration in a fast-absorbing formula with a minimal amount of occlusive ingredients. This could work for people with oily skin who need a basic level of hydration.

A Humectant Add-on for Any Skincare Routine

But it’s not limited to oily skin - since it contains a moderate amount of humectants, such a humectant add-on will also positively contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine when used as a step before applying the main moisturizer.

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

Very High Sun Protection for Prolonged Sun Exposure, All Skin Types, and High-risk Conditions

With an SPF of 50, Kose Suncut UV Mild Care Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ provides very high sun protection, suitable for intense sun exposure in tropical climates, beach vacations, or high-altitude environments.

This level of SPF blocks 98% or more of UVB rays, offering the highest level of defense against sunburn. Broad-spectrum formulations also provide strong protection against UVA rays, which are responsible for skin aging, pigmentation, and DNA damage.

For optimal protection, choose products labeled broad-spectrum to ensure defense against both UVA rays, which contribute to skin aging and pigmentation, and UVB rays that cause sunburn.

This level of SPF is ideal for all skin types, particularly fair, sensitive, or post-treatment skin (e.g., after laser or chemical procedures). It is also highly recommended for individuals at greater risk of skin cancer.

For extended outdoor activities or water exposure, choose a water-resistant formula and reapply every two hours for maximum effectiveness.

Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: Kose Suncut UV Mild Care Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding Kose Suncut UV Mild Care Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ to your skincare routine:
 

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing Kose Suncut UV Mild Care Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, an ingredient often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Fucus Vesiculosus Extract provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards.

While this does not categorically exclude the possibility that Fucus Vesiculosus Extract may reduce wrinkles, its efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were accessible to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, this ingredient does not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of Kose Suncut UV Mild Care Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Kose Suncut UV Mild Care Milky Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • When used alone: Provides moderate humectant moisturizing suitable for oily skin
  • As part of a routine: A humectant moisturizing enhancement, beneficial for any skin type
  • Lightweight texture
  • Provides very high sun protection, ideal for intense sun exposure in tropical climates, high-altitude environments, and beach vacations, suitable for all skin types

Cons: 

  • Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
7.5
5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Zinc Oxide
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Butylene Glycol
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Octinoxate
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PEG-3 Dicaprylate/Caprate
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Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
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Clematis Apiifolia Extract
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Pigskin Extract
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Horse Tissue Extract
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Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract
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Tocopherol
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Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
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Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
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Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
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BHT
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PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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PEG-12 Dimethicone
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Ratings

All humectants
5.0
5
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
2.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 5 10
5.0
5
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.3 20
0.2
0.3
Moisturizing rating
2.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
5
All humectants 5 10
5
All humectants
5.0
5
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
All occlusives 0.3 20
0.2
All occlusives
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.9 3 No
All antioxidants
0.9
Tocopherol
0.3
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
0.3
BHT
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.9 5 No
All soothing
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
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.
Zinc Oxide
Est. %7.5
Function
Origin
Zinc OxideA white mineral powder mainly used in skincare as a physical sunscreen. It protects against UVA light that leads to visible signs of aging, including wrinkles and fine lines. Zinc oxide can also be used as a colorant to enhance the whiteness of a product.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %5
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A 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.

Octinoxate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
OctinoxateA chemical sunscreen also known as ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate. It protects against UVB, which causes the skin to burn and tan and can lead to certain types of skin cancers. For broad-spectrum protection claims, octinoxate should be paired with a UVA sunscreen.
PEG-3 Dicaprylate/Caprate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
PEG-3 Dicaprylate/Caprate
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Est. %2
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.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
Clematis Apiifolia Extract
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Clematis Apiifolia Extract
Pigskin Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Pigskin Extract
Horse Tissue Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Horse Tissue Extract
Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
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.

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractAn extract with antioxidant flavonoids that is obtained from the flowers of the water lily.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) ExtractAn emollient extract derived from sunflower seeds that is packed with skin-benefiting ingredients such as squalene, phytosterols, phospholipids, amino acids, and antioxidant vitamin E.
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Anthemis Nobilis Flower OilDistilled from the flowers of Roman chamomile, this fragrant essential oil is mainly constituted of esters of angelic and tiglic acid, which give it a sweet, crisp, fruity, and herbaceous scent.
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Fucus Vesiculosus ExtractAn extract from a brown sea algae called bladderwrack. It was shown to increase skin elasticity in one study and boost collagen and HA production in another. Polysaccharides are able to treat irritated and dry skin.
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.
PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-12 DimethiconeA synthetic silicone that improves lubricity and absorption.