Cotz Skincare Face Moisture SPF35 Lightly Tinted Sunscreen Versus COSRX Airy-Light Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~97% of UVB at SPF 35.
This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 16%
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Iron Oxides
Methicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Zinc Oxide 16%, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Iron Oxides, Methicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Candelilla Wax Esters
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Homosalate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Synthetic Wax, Octocrylene, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethiconol, Trisiloxane, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyethylene, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Candelilla Wax Esters, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate
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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 DimethiconeDimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone created by modifying dimethicone with hydrocarbon side chains. Due to its large size, it does not penetrate skin. It is considered non-occlusive.
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is used to stabilize and thicken products. It also helps give products a silky feel.
This ingredient is a silicone elastomer that works as a texture enhancer, adds a silky slip, and also helps absorb excess oil.
Because it's a large macromolecule that's insoluble in water and chemically inert, it's not expected to penetrate or be absorbed into skin.
Human patch tests with a facial lotion containing 1% of this ingredient found no sensitization.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
