Comparison between COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream vs. Matas Natur Aloe Vera & E-Vitamin Dagcreme SPF 15

COSRX

Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream

Matas Natur

Aloe Vera & E-Vitamin Dagcreme SPF 15

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17 Ingredients 22

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Water

Propanediol

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Glycerin

Cocoglycerides

Pentylene Glycol

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

1,2-Hexanediol

Tinosorb S

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Glycerin

Tromethamine

Cetearyl Alcohol

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Uniqueness15 out of 17

88.2%

Uniqueness20 out of 22

90.9%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

5 out of 17

29%

chemical

10 out of 17

59%

natural

7 out of 22

32%

chemical

15 out of 22

68%

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Glycerin^#41,2-Hexanediol^#6Butylene Glycol^#9Allantoin^#10

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#3Allantoin^#10

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Allantoin^#10

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Glycerin^#7Alcohol Denatured^#10

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Glyceryl Stearate SE^#9Glyceryl Stearate SE^#12

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#19

Detailed view

COSRX Hydrium Green Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream vs. Matas Natur Aloe Vera & E-Vitamin Dagcreme SPF 15

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#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.

Position 2

#2Propanediol

Origin: chemical

Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#2Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent

UV Protection

Moisturizing

Soothing

Healing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.

Position 3

#3Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking

Antioxidants

UV Protection

Anti-aging

Rejuvenation

Antifungal

Antiseptic

Anticellulite

Antiviral

Tones up skin

Hair strengthening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Green Tea Leaf Extract is a great antioxidant often used in Korean skincare products. It contains EGCG - the most effective flavonoid. It makes the skin look fresh, fills it with vitamines, and helps to prevent aging. It also helps to lower inflammation.

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#3C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient

Cleansing

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

Position 4

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#4Cocoglycerides

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent

Malassezia unsafe

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 5

#5Pentylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Solvent

Moisturizing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Pentylene Glycol is a great replacement for Propylene Glycol. It has very similar characteristics but it’s derived from plants (usually from corn). Natural cosmetics lovers will find this component very useful. It enhances the moisturizing effect of cosmetic products, improves the efficiency of preservatives and it’s an effective emulsifier. It’s approved by ECOCERT and COSMOS so it’s considered to be 100% safe and can be used in vegan products.

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#5Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical

Role: No information

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 2 ]