Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Orbis UV Cut Sunscreen On Face Light SPF 34 PA+++
Updated on December 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
Orbis UV Cut Sunscreen On Face Light SPF 34 PA+++ 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kosé Suncut Prodefense Whitening UV Sunscreen Essence SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
Orbis UV Cut Sunscreen On Face Light SPF 34 PA+++ 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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 ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trisiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMethylparaben
Preservative
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantSilica Silylate
EmollientCI 77015
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTin Oxide
Abrasive
Trimethoxysilyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate
Silver Oxide
AntimicrobialWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trisiloxane, Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, CI 77492, Methylparaben, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, CI 77491, Tocopherol, CI 77499, Silica Silylate, CI 77015, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tin Oxide, Trimethoxysilyl Dimethicone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silver Oxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractWater. 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 WaterZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideIngredient Ratings
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