Suncut Prodefense Light Up UV Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ PA+++
The Kosé Suncut Prodefense Light Up UV Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+ PA+++ is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 28 ingredients (23 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2
3
|
|
Zinc Oxide
(Bulking Agent, Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, Sunscreen Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
(Opacifying) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Polydecene
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Synthetic Wax
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
(Binding Agent, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Aluminum Hydroxide
(Emollient, Humectant, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Equisetum Arvense Extract
(Astringent, Emollient, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
|
Salvia Officinalis Oil
(Fragrance, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
limnanthes alba seed oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide NG
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrogen Dimethicone
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phytosterols
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
(Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
