Kojie San Sunblock SPF 50 PA+++ Sunactyl Face Versus Kojie San Skin Lightening Kojic Acid Soap
Updated on March 17, 2025
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Kojie San Sunblock SPF 50 PA+++ Sunactyl Face 48 ingredients
Kojie San Skin Lightening Kojic Acid Soap 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Kojie San Sunblock SPF 50 PA+++ Sunactyl Face 48 ingredients
Kojie San Skin Lightening Kojic Acid Soap 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Ceteareth-12
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Mannitol
Humectant
Carrageenan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningHistidine Hcl
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentDextrin
AbsorbentYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningKhaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingNicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Skin ConditioningDisodium Succinate
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silicon
Abrasive
Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer
Cocoglycerides
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMethylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Parfum
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Zinc Oxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Mannitol, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Histidine Hcl, Arginine, Cyclodextrin, Dextrin, Yeast Extract, Acetyl Tyrosine, Pyridoxine Hcl, Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Disodium Succinate, Aspartic Acid, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Benzophenone-3, Titanium Dioxide, Silicon, Dimethicone/Methicone Copolymer, Cocoglycerides, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleyl/Dimethylcarbonate Copolymer, Octocrylene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylisothiazolinone, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Parfum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tetrasodium EDTA
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlucose
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButyl Diethanolamine
BufferingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantBHT
Antioxidant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Kojie San Sunblock SPF 50 PA+++ Sunactyl Face 48 ingredients
Kojie San Skin Lightening Kojic Acid Soap 18 ingredients
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