Koolsol Ultra Light Invisible Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Versus Dr.G Red Blemish Soothing Up Sun SPF50+ PA++++
Updated on April 09, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, 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
Koolsol Ultra Light Invisible Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 34 ingredients
Dr.G Red Blemish Soothing Up Sun SPF50+ PA++++ 57 ingredients
About this product
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Koolsol Ultra Light Invisible Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 34 ingredients
Dr.G Red Blemish Soothing Up Sun SPF50+ PA++++ 57 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 10%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
C13-15 Alkane
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylene Brassylate
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Myristyl Glucoside
CleansingPongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract
Perfuming
Solidago Virgaurea Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide 10%, Water, Isoamyl Laurate, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C13-15 Alkane, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Silica, Ethyl Ferulate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylene Brassylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Myristyl Glucoside, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract, Solidago Virgaurea Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Panthenol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Asiaticoside
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Octyldodecanol
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-15
UV FilterCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyether-1
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningYeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Methylpropanediol, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Adenosine, Polyether-1, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Yeast Ferment Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Ectoin, Madecassoside, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Asiatic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about Silica1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractMadecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
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Koolsol Ultra Light Invisible Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 34 ingredients
Dr.G Red Blemish Soothing Up Sun SPF50+ PA++++ 57 ingredients
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Koolsol Ultra Light Invisible Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 34 ingredients
Dr.G Red Blemish Soothing Up Sun SPF50+ PA++++ 57 ingredients
MY HOLY GRAIL SUNSCREEN! I have oily/acne prone sensitive skin and I love this. It's very moisturizing and absorbs well into the skin and leaves a natural finish like, you just have healthy looking skin. This feels like a lightweight gel moisturizer and works well under makeup without any white cast.
Perfect Sunscreen for oily to normal skin. It dries quickly and leaves a natural finish. Unfortunately it can trigger fungal acne:(
