Comparison between Beauty Of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum (SPF 50+ PA++++) vs. Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer With Sunscreen SPF 35

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44 Ingredients 36

1
Water
1
Avobenzone
2
Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract
2
Homosalate
3
Dibutyl Adipate
3
Octisalate
4
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
4
Octocrylene
5
Tinosorb S
5
Water
6
Alcohol Denatured
6
Glycerin
7
Acrylates Copolymer
7
Dipropylene Glycol
8
Butyloctyl Salicylate
8
Panthenol
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Uniqueness36 out of 44
81.8%
Uniqueness28 out of 36
77.8%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 44
18%
chemical
22 out of 44
50%
natural
6 out of 36
17%
chemical
25 out of 36
69%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 1
1,2-Hexanediol#28Glycerin#38Butylene Glycol#39Tocopherol#41Alcohol Denatured#6
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil#23
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#6Panthenol#8Palmitic Acid#211,2-Hexanediol#25Tocopherol#36
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Isopropyl Palmitate#10Glyceryl Stearate SE#15Stearic Acid#24Myristic Acid#33
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#32

Detailed view

Beauty Of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum (SPF 50+ PA++++) vs. Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer With Sunscreen SPF 35
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Avobenzone

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Avobenzone is the only chemical UV-protection component with a broad spectrum coverage. It can help to block both UVA I and UVA II rays. It's safe and it is allowed to use at a 3% concentration in the USA and a 5% concentration in the EU countries.

There is one problem: avobenzone loses efficiency when exposed to the sun. If you are outside, it loses 36% of its ability to block UV rays an hour after application. That's why it's recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

Position 2

#2Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#2Homosalate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
Position 3

#3Dibutyl Adipate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Film former, Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Octisalate

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
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#4Octocrylene

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Octocrylene is an organic chemical sunscreen. It protects against UVA and UVB rays that can damage your skin or even lead to melanoma. It also stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients in a formulation and increases the water resistance of a product. It is approved by the FDA in concentrations of up to 10%. It’s not a very effective component on its own, that’s why manufacturers combine it with other chemical sunscreens.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

Position 5

#5Tinosorb S

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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