Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ versus COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ .
Published on February 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Titanium Dioxide • Propanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Centella Asiatica Extract • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Niacinamide • Caprylyl Methicone • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Ceramide Ns • Pentylene Glycol • Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract • Hordeum Vulgare Extract • Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Glycerin • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Dimethicone • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Dimethiconol • Trisiloxane • Stearic Acid • Alumina • Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Adenosine • Sodium Caprylate • Madecassoside • Pvm/Ma Copolymer • Polyether-1 • Cetyl Alcohol • Tranexamic Acid • Dipropylene Glycol • Sodium Palmitoyl Proline • Butylene Glycol • CI 77492 • CI 77491
Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Propanediol • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone • Dimethicone • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Silica • Trisiloxane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Behenyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • C14-22 Alcohols • Cetyl Alcohol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Polyacrylate-13 • Polyisobutene • Parfum • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Butylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polysorbate 20 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Dextrin • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Gossypium Herbaceum Extract • Glucose • Tocopherol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolSKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Vp/Eicosene Copolymer.
SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Trisiloxane is a type of silicone.
SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholSKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 40.
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 44.
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
Usage
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SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
Reviews
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SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients
Martina
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
stacynelson
I'm on my third tube of this and I love it. It is super moisturizing and gives a beautiful glow to the skin without makeup but it's still easy to...
I'm on my third tube of this and I love it. It is super moisturizing and gives a beautiful glow to the skin without makeup but it's still easy to layer over it. I do not reapply throughout the day so I don't know how it layers OVER makeup. I have medium-white skin so there is no white cast that I can tell, but I cannot confirm that for darker tones. There is no strong scent and it feels like it lasts for a long time. For my dry mature skin, it's a great product for a soft supple feel.
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