COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++

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COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ Versus Bioderma Photoderm Antioleosidade Sun Active Defense SPF 70

Sunscreen

Korean Brand

French Brand

Updated on November 06, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 28 ingredients

Bioderma Photoderm Antioleosidade Sun Active Defense SPF 70 31 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 28 ingredients

Bioderma Photoderm Antioleosidade Sun Active Defense SPF 70 31 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Masking

Diethylhexyl Succinate

Propanediol

Water

Drometrizole Trisiloxane

UV Absorber

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Niacinamide

Smoothing

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

1,2-Hexanediol

Behenyl Alcohol

Methyl Trimethicone

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Emulsion Stabilising

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water

Astringent

Tromethamine

Buffering

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Arachidyl Alcohol

Caprylyl Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Arachidyl Glucoside

Sodium Metaphosphate

Adenosine

Tocopherol

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Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Allantoin

Skin Conditioning

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Citric Acid

Buffering

Sodium Benzoate

Masking

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative

Photoderm Antioleosidade Sun Active Defense SPF 70

Water

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Octocrylene

UV Absorber

Tapioca Starch

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV Filter

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

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Microcrystalline Cellulose

Absorbent

PEG-100 Stearate

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Silica

Abrasive

Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate

C20-22 Alcohols

Arginine

1,2-Hexanediol

Decyl Glucoside

Parfum

Xanthan Gum

Caprylyl Glycol

Sodium Citrate

Ectoin

Mannitol

Xylitol

O-Cymen-5-Ol

Rhamnose

Propylene Glycol

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Propyl Gallate

Antioxidant

Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate

Absorbent

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
Emollient, helping to soften skin
Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).

DHHB is well-liked for:

DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.

This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.

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Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber, UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.

It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.

Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.

It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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