COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ Versus A'Pieu Pure Block Natural Waterproof Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++
This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberNiacinamide
SmoothingDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
AstringentTromethamine
BufferingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Propanediol, Water, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Methyl Trimethicone, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arachidyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Metaphosphate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV AbsorberCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingGlycerin
HumectantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberParfum
MaskingDimethicone
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingStearic Acid
CleansingCitrulline
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingPyrus Malus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantPrunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Butylene Glycol
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentVanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialWater, Octocrylene, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Glycerin, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Parfum, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Stearic Acid, Citrulline, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Pyrus Malus Flower Extract, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Limonene, Punica Granatum Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water