Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on December 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 39 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 39 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingEthyl Polysilicate
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientPropylene Glycol Caprylate
Skin ConditioningPolydiethylsiloxane
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
Preservative
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
Glycerin
Humectant
Phthalic Anhydride
Sodium Stearic Acid Sulfate
Emulsifying
Eel Extract
HumectantOrange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract
Skin ProtectingShale Extract
EmollientSus Extract
Skin ConditioningTuna Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialWine Extract
Antioxidant
Yogurt Extract
Skin ConditioningCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Fatty Acid Ester
EmulsifyingDibutyldihydrofuranone
Perfuming
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Sulfate
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Steardimonium Ethyl Stearyl Phosphate
Skin ConditioningPhosphoric Acid
BufferingEthylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tranexamic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Zinc Oxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethyl Polysilicate, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Propylene Glycol Caprylate, Polydiethylsiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Phthalic Anhydride, Sodium Stearic Acid Sulfate, Eel Extract, Orange Roughy Oil, Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract, Shale Extract, Sus Extract, Tuna Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Wine Extract, Yogurt Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester, Dibutyldihydrofuranone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Sulfate, Behenyl Alcohol, Steardimonium Ethyl Stearyl Phosphate, Phosphoric Acid, Ethylhexyl Polyhydroxystearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tromethamine
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-15
UV FilterVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Rheum Palmatum Root/Stalk Extract
AstringentScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Niacinamide, Tromethamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Polysilicone-15, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root/Stalk Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Parfum
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 WaterYou might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateButylene 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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholIngredient Ratings
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Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 39 ingredients
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Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 39 ingredients
good sunscreen. but sits on the skin, i don't like the finish it gives. but if you look glowy finish you will love it
A really lightweight sunscreen which leaves a glowy finish and has a natural scent. It’s not fungal acne safe, but after using it for one year, it never made my skin break out.
