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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser versus Elishacoy Or.day Shield Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ .

Last updated on December 27, 2023. Published on July 27, 2023

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

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

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (4)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterPropanediolDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl TriazoneButyloctyl SalicylateC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateDicaprylyl CarbonateBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineDibutyl AdipateCaprylyl Methicone1,2-HexanediolPentylene GlycolPolymethylsilsesquioxaneAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateParfumPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Cetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseCellulose GumHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Melia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractGlycerinXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractButylene GlycolPolysorbate 20Solanum Melongena Fruit ExtractAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractT-Butyl AlcoholSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractTocopherolLecithinSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateCollagenGuaiazuleneDisodium EDTAPolyglutamic AcidCeramide NPArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Leaf ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractLilium Tigrinum ExtractLavandula Angustifolia ExtractTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractLespedeza Capitata ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractRosa Canina Fruit ExtractOriganum Majorana Leaf ExtractOcimum Basilicum Leaf ExtractHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractMyrciaria Dubia Fruit ExtractSelaginella Tamariscina ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis ExtractEucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractArtemia ExtractAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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COSRX AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Elishacoy Or.day Shield Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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COSRX AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Elishacoy Or.day Shield Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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COSRX AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

Elishacoy Or.day Shield Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 41.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

25% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
49% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

COSRX AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser 24 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
No Scent (1) Works Well (1)

Elishacoy Or.day Shield Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ 63 ingredients

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