COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ Versus Neutrogena Purescreen+ Mineral Invisible Daily Defense Face Liquid SPF 30
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Parfum
Masking
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningGossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Silica, Trisiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Parfum, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Glucose, Tocopherol
Titanium Dioxide 4.9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 21.6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Antioxidant
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triacontanyl Pvp
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Iron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide 4.9%, Zinc Oxide 21.6%, Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dicaprylyl Ether, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sodium Chloride, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Triacontanyl Pvp, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Iron Oxides
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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!
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