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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rovectin Anti-Irritant UV Defense Tinted SPF50+ PA+++ versus Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted .

Published on August 01, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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
40

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Acne Fighting
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

Learn more about Cyclopentasiloxane

Rovectin Anti-Irritant UV Defense Tinted SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Zinc 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 can be harmful to coral reefs.

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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.

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Rovectin Anti-Irritant UV Defense Tinted SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.

Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.

As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.

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Rovectin Anti-Irritant UV Defense Tinted SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

According to the manufacturer, acidic formulations decrease the stability of this ingredient. It works best in neutral or near neutral formulations.

Rovectin Anti-Irritant UV Defense Tinted SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
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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Rovectin Anti-Irritant UV Defense Tinted SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Rovectin Anti-Irritant UV Defense Tinted SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 6.

7

Hydrogen Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Rovectin Anti-Irritant UV Defense Tinted SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 20.

Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

Rovectin Anti-Irritant UV Defense Tinted SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 21.

Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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Rovectin Anti-Irritant UV Defense Tinted SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 33.

Cotz Skincare Face Prime & Protect SPF 40 Tinted contains this as ingredient number 10.

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

26% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet
8% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
69% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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