COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ Versus Skinmade Super Vitamins Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on May 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 28 ingredients
Skinmade Super Vitamins Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 28 ingredients
Skinmade Super Vitamins Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Astringent
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aloe 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, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arachidyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Metaphosphate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningCordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventIron Oxides
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Silica, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Panthenol, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Niacinamide, Carnosine, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ectoin, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Stearic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Propylene Carbonate, Iron Oxides, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ubiquinone, Quercetin, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Bisabolol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Astaxanthin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
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.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 28 ingredients
Skinmade Super Vitamins Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 28 ingredients
Wow holy grail end game status achieved!
DO NOT REFORMULATE this, Cosrx, i swear!!!
Suuuper lightweight. Does exactly as named “light” & “invisible” which are two very important things for me as someone with oily acne prone skin in a humid climate.
Oh and did i mention it makes your makeup glide on top perfectly???!! Looove how this susncreen makes my foundation & concealer glide on so Show more
This sunscreen is so light and easy to spread, I love it! The ingredients look really good too, there's no alcohol, fragrance, or oil, and it doesn't have any ingredients that trigger fungal acne.
It also makes my skin look dewy and it lasts for a long time.
Edit - I've been using it for two months now and I've already bought two more bottles because this is definitely my favorite sunscreen. The Show more
Skinmade Super Vitamins Broad-Spectrum + Blue Light Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 54 ingredients
Skin type: Combination-oily skin that’s comedone-prone.
This sunscreen is quite thick and fairly difficult to spread — you need to apply it in small layers so it won’t be patchy. Super matte in texture, making it ideal for oily skin or sweaty peeps!
Coverage is light-medium, not really buildable imo. Only 1 shade which is pretty light. I have medium-olive skin so it definitely toned up my skin Show more
