Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ .
Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on October 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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
COSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ 29 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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COSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ 29 ingredients
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COSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ 29 ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water • Homosalate • Butylene Glycol • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Glycerin • Water • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Methyl Trimethicone • Niacinamide • CI 77891 • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Tromethamine • Glyceryl Stearate • Behenyl Alcohol • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Stearic Acid • Aluminum Hydroxide • Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate • Palmitic Acid • CI 77491 • Disodium EDTA • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • CI 77492 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Allantoin • Myristic Acid • Cyanocobalamin • Lauric Acid • Tocopherol
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Propanediol • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate • Niacinamide • Tromethamine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Polysilicone-15 • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil • Octyldodecanol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Carbomer • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Adenosine • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables • Tocopherol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Limonene
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Ingredients Explained
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Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateCOSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 WaterCOSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 TriazineCOSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideCOSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ecamsule is a UV-A absorber (290–400 nm) patented by L'Oreal. It is derived from benzylidene camphor, making it highly photostable.
Ecamsule is able to prevent UV from reaching the skin. It absorbs UV and releases it as thermal energy.
It does this by:
The pH of ecamsule needs to be neutralized due to it being an acid. Triethanolamine is a pH adjusting ingredient often used with ecamsule.
This sunscreen ingredient is approved for use in the EU, Canada, and Asia. In the US, ecamsule is approved only for use in sunscreen formulations. This is due to the US considering sunscreen as an OTC drug instead of a cosmetic.
Learn more about Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic AcidCOSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
COSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCOSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineCOSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCOSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
COSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolCOSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 40.
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 27.
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COSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
Face Republic Glow Screen Sun Gel SPF50+ PA++++ 29 ingredients
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COSRX Aloe 54.2 Aqua Tone-up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients
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