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Description
COSME DECORTE Sun Shelter Tone Up CC SPF50+/PA++++, 35 ml
Overview
Sun Shelter Tone Up CC is the prestige-tier sunscreen from COSME DECORTE, Kose's luxury line. It works as sunscreen and CC cream at once: top-grade SPF50+/PA++++ protection in a base that feels closer to a hydrating essence cream than to a typical sunscreen, with light-diffusing pigments that soften redness and dullness. It has taken @cosme awards in 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024. See also our Japanese sunscreens.
Key Benefits
- ✓ SPF50+ and PA++++ — the highest grade available in Japanese cosmetics
- ✓ Tone correction from light-diffusing pigments, without a heavy makeup finish
- ✓ Texture closer to a hydrating essence cream than a typical high-SPF sunscreen
- ✓ Winner in the @cosme rankings in 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2024
- ✓ Works as a primer — you may need less foundation over it
- ✓ Prestige Japanese line, shipped from Kobe with an authenticity check
Product Details
| Brand | Cosme Decorte |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Product type | Sunscreen / CC cream |
| Format | Cream, tube |
| Volume / count | 35 ml |
| Sun protection | SPF50+ / PA++++ |
| Manufacturer | Kose (prestige line) |
| Sales channel | Japanese drugstore line |
| Regulatory status | Cosmetic (not a quasi-drug) |
| JAN code | See package label |
Who Is This For?
- Anyone who wants high UV protection and visible tone correction in one step
- Normal, dry and combination skin
- Daily indoor and outdoor wear rather than beach use
- Skin that finds mineral sunscreens too chalky
How to Use
- Apply in the morning after toner, serum and moisturiser, as the last skincare step
- Dispense a pearl-sized amount — and then a second, since one is rarely enough for full protection
- Dot across forehead, cheeks, nose and chin
- Blend outwards towards the hairline and jaw
- Apply foundation on top if you want more coverage, or wear it alone
Frequency: Every morning, reapplied every two to three hours during sun exposure
Full Ingredients
A multi-layer UV filter system with light-diffusing pearl pigments in a hydrating essence base. Kose does not publish a short-form list for the export market; the full INCI is printed on the Japanese package.
Ingredient list as declared by the manufacturer. Formulations are occasionally revised, so always read the list printed on the package you receive.
Cautions
- Patch test on the inner forearm before first use, especially if your skin is reactive.
- Discontinue use and consult a doctor if redness, itching, swelling or persistent stinging occurs.
- Avoid contact with the eyes. If the product enters the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
- Do not apply to broken, sunburned or actively inflamed skin.
- Keep out of reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight and high temperatures.
- No sunscreen blocks all UV, and every sunscreen wears off. Reapply every two to three hours outdoors, and after swimming, heavy sweating or towelling.
- Most people apply far less sunscreen than the amount the SPF rating is measured with. For the face, roughly two finger-lengths of product is the usual guidance — a thin smear gives you a fraction of the labelled protection.
- Do not apply to broken or sunburnt skin.
- The tone-up effect is cosmetic and washes off. It does not change your skin tone; it diffuses light on the surface while you are wearing it.
Package Contents
One tube of COSME DECORTE Sun Shelter Tone Up CC SPF50+/PA++++, 35 ml.
Shipping & Store Notes
- Ships directly from Japan
- Processing time: 2–6 business days
- Tracking number provided after dispatch
- Import duties and taxes may apply depending on destination country
- Opened cosmetics cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
Authenticity Guarantee
Every product at Tsujimoto Market is sourced directly from Japan and verified for authenticity. We never sell fakes or grey-market goods. Each order is carefully packed in Kobe, Japan and dispatched with full tracking.
FAQ
What does PA++++ actually mean?
PA is the Japanese rating for UVA protection, and four plus signs is the highest grade in the system. SPF, by contrast, measures UVB — the burning wavelengths. You want both: UVB is what reddens skin, UVA is the one associated with long-term changes in how skin looks. A high SPF with a low PA rating leaves half the job undone.
Will it leave a white cast?
The tone-up effect is designed to be subtle rather than chalky, and most users report a soft brightening instead of the flat white finish that high-percentage mineral sunscreens can give. That said, any tone-up product lightens the surface by definition — if you have a deep skin tone, test it in daylight before committing.
Can I wear it under foundation?
Yes, and many people treat it as a primer. Because the CC pigments already even out tone, you may find you want less foundation over it. Let it settle for a minute before the next layer.
How long does 35 ml last?
Less time than you might expect if you are applying enough. Used generously on the face and neck every morning, a 35 ml tube is roughly a six to eight week product. If yours is lasting six months, you are almost certainly applying too little for the labelled protection.
Will I pay customs duty or import VAT?
That depends on your country and on the declared value of the parcel, not on us. We ship from Japan with a correct customs declaration and full tracking; any duty or import VAT your country charges is collected by your local carrier or customs office on delivery. Check your national de-minimis threshold before ordering if you want to avoid a surprise.
