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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Farm Stay Green Tea Seed Moisture Sunscreen SPF50+ PA+++ versus COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on September 04, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

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 oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (5)
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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Farm Stay Green Tea Seed Moisture Sunscreen SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Farm Stay Green Tea Seed Moisture Sunscreen SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

3
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.

The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.

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Farm Stay Green Tea Seed Moisture Sunscreen SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Farm Stay Green Tea Seed Moisture Sunscreen SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Farm Stay Green Tea Seed Moisture Sunscreen SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

6
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Farm Stay Green Tea Seed Moisture Sunscreen SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 31.

COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 27.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

32% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet
16% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Farm Stay Green Tea Seed Moisture Sunscreen SPF50+ PA+++ 31 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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v60

9 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Totally no for face
My skin is whiter than idk paper but this thingy made me even whiter... Anyways my skin is sensitive and easily becomes...

Totally no for face
My skin is whiter than idk paper but this thingy made me even whiter... Anyways my skin is sensitive and easily becomes irritated If you have the same problem don't use it on your face, for the body its ok! But be careful you'll become a vamp maybe punks will be happy about this

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Redacted

1 year ago · Dry Skin
Review

If black, go back
I am a black person and man is the white cast this gives me serious. Look like Casper for a hot minute but it eventually goes...

If black, go back
I am a black person and man is the white cast this gives me serious. Look like Casper for a hot minute but it eventually goes away + it makes feel kinda greasy. bought cause it was recommended from a friend but it’s just not for me.

COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ 45 ingredients

2.3 /5
from 23 ratings
Irritating (6) Doesn't Work (4) Broke Me Out (4) Light Scent (3) Pilling (3) Heavy (2)
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mooj

5 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

this sunscreen stung my eyes super bad. even when i took care to avoid my eye area, it still burnt. left my skin red and irritated looking.

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sword

11 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Broke Me Out Horrifically
I used to use this when I was in school and had awful acne, so I didn't notice it caused me to break out until I decided...

Broke Me Out Horrifically
I used to use this when I was in school and had awful acne, so I didn't notice it caused me to break out until I decided to try it again recently. It gave me an awful break out all over my cheeks, and flared up my rosacea. It took a few days to recover. Also this has a white cast, so beware if that's something you typically avoid.

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