Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Versus COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen With Panthenol + Hyaluronic Acid SPF 50
Updated on April 17, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 30 ingredients
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen With Panthenol + Hyaluronic Acid SPF 50 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 30 ingredients
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen With Panthenol + Hyaluronic Acid SPF 50 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 2%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide 2.4%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 4.8%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sodium Lactate
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-40
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium EDTA
Alumina
Abrasive
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Simethicone
Emollient
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 2%, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4.5%, Titanium Dioxide 2.4%, Zinc Oxide 4.8%, Water, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Methylpropanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, PEG-40, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium EDTA, Alumina, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Simethicone
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
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
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Silica, Trisiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateWater. 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 WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
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 DimethiconeCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol1,2-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
Ingredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 30 ingredients
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen With Panthenol + Hyaluronic Acid SPF 50 35 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Eucerin Daily Protection Face Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 30 ingredients
It caused my skin to break out. It had a light white cast, and my skin looked super oily.
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen With Panthenol + Hyaluronic Acid SPF 50 35 ingredients
I don’t believe the ingredients list on here is accurate, the sunscreen has a STRONG somewhat woodsy fragrance. Since the fragrance is crazy strong it stings my eyes so bad. :( although i don’t like it, i wanted to keep using it as i’m waiting for my yesstyle order that has the regular sunscreen i use, but ive noticed i started getting red, painful bumps on my cheeks :(
This is not a bad sunscreen but it is thicker than I would like and has an incredibly strong scent, I'm sure the right person would love it though.
Edit: it is worth noting I actually have the older formulation
