Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Face Shop Power Long-Lasting Sun SPF50+ PA+++ versus COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ .
Last updated on August 15, 2023. Published on December 31, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
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 or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and 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
The Face Shop Power Long-Lasting Sun SPF50+ PA+++ 45 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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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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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The Face Shop Power Long-Lasting Sun SPF50+ PA+++ 45 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.
The Face Shop Power Long-Lasting Sun SPF50+ PA+++ 45 ingredients
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane • Water • Zinc Oxide • Butylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Titanium Dioxide • Cyclomethicone • Dipropylene Glycol • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Dimethicone • Panthenol • Magnesium Sulfate • Hexyl Laurate • Caprylic Acid • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Propanediol • Methicone • Zinc Stearate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Alumina • Vinyl Dimethicone • Distearyldimonium Chloride • Mica • Nylon-12 • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Alanyl Glutamine • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Adenosine • Eel Extract • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Trisodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Citrate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract • Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract • Menthyl PCA • Sodium PCA • Tocopherol • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499 • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum
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
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Ingredients Explained
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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 CyclopentasiloxaneThe Face Shop Power Long-Lasting Sun SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
The Face Shop Power Long-Lasting Sun SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
The Face Shop Power Long-Lasting Sun SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 PropanediolThe Face Shop Power Long-Lasting Sun SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 19.
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolThe Face Shop Power Long-Lasting Sun SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 44.
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumThe Face Shop Power Long-Lasting Sun SPF50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 49.
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
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The Face Shop Power Long-Lasting Sun SPF50+ PA+++ 45 ingredients
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
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The Face Shop Power Long-Lasting Sun SPF50+ PA+++ 45 ingredients
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
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The Face Shop Power Long-Lasting Sun SPF50+ PA+++ 45 ingredients
COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ 31 ingredients
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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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