COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ Versus Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on May 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 28 ingredients
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ 28 ingredients
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventWater
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 ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
AstringentTromethamine
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
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentTriethanolamine
BufferingCellulose
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyester-7
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Dimethicone
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isomalt
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningMelanin
Skin ProtectingMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientVitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Triethanolamine, Cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Polyester-7, Titanium Dioxide, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Parfum, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Ceteareth-20, Potassium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isomalt, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Melanin, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Lecithin, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterEthylhexyl 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%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneDiethylamino 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.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate1,2-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
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.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateIngredient 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
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ 48 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
Watsons Aloe Vera Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients
Cheap and does it job
Been using this for over 2 years now, does it job as a sunscreen. There isn't any whitecast and Im quite tanned skin. It is cheap and coral safe.
