Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ versus COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on February 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ 45 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ 45 ingredients
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B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ 45 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Homosalate • Dibutyl Adipate • Glycerin • Cyclopentasiloxane • Niacinamide • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Polysilicone-15 • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Mentha Viridis Extract • Mentha Aquatica Extract • Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Behenyl Alcohol • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Silica • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Tromethamine • Butylene Glycol • Decyl Glucoside • Carbomer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Adenosine • Sodium Polyacrylate • Propylene Glycol • Polyether-1 • Xanthan Gum • T-Butyl Alcohol
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Cyclopentasiloxane • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Alcohol • Dimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate • Titanium Dioxide • C14-22 Alcohols • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Peg-100 Stearate • Triethanolamine • Silica • Sodium Hydroxide • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Aluminum Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • Parfum • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Limonene • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Hexyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Benzyl Salicylate • Geraniol • Benzyl Alcohol • Citronellol • Benzyl Benzoate • Citral
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterB.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinB.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneB.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineB.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaB.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 33.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolB.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumB.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
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B.LAB Matcha Hydrating Real Sun Screen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ 45 ingredients
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GermaineGarces_148
I do not think this is fungal acne safe
Hi! I just check the ingredient list and it contains "Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate". How is this...
I do not think this is fungal acne safe
Hi! I just check the ingredient list and it contains "Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate". How is this labeled fungal acne safe?
COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ 45 ingredients
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Broke Me Out Horrifically
I used to use this when I was in school and had awful acne, so I didn't notice it caused me to break out until I decided...
Broke Me Out Horrifically
I used to use this when I was in school and had awful acne, so I didn't notice it caused me to break out until I decided to try it again recently. It gave me an awful break out all over my cheeks, and flared up my rosacea. It took a few days to recover. Also this has a white cast, so beware if that's something you typically avoid.
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