Comparison between COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ vs. Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics (SPF 50+ PA++++)

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35 Ingredients 41

1
Avobenzone
1
Water
2
Homosalate
2
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
3
Octocrylene
3
Dibutyl Adipate
4
Octisalate
4
Propanediol
5
Water
5
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
6
Propanediol
6
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
7
Butyloctyl Salicylate
7
Ethylhexyl Triazone
8
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
8
Niacinamide
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Uniqueness28 out of 35
80.0%
Uniqueness34 out of 41
82.9%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
7 out of 35
20%
chemical
28 out of 35
80%
natural
11 out of 41
27%
chemical
22 out of 41
54%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#15Butylene Glycol#26Tocopherol#35
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#17
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#13Butylene Glycol#141,2-Hexanediol#32Tocopherol#38
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#16
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

COSRX Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ vs. Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics (SPF 50+ PA++++)
Position 1

#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.

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#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

#2Homosalate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
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#2Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
Protection
Hair conditioning
Hair strengthening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 3

#3Octocrylene

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.

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#3Dibutyl Adipate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Film former, Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 4

#4Octisalate

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

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.

Position 5

#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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#5Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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