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Anti-aging3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidNot delivered
“BENEFITS • Airy layer & Weightless • No White Cast & Invisible Sun Protection • Sweat-Proof & Water-Resistant • Non-Greasy & Soft Finish • Easy-Glide Application & Easy-to-carry TARGETS • Dealing with excess sebum and oily skin • Sensitive skin needing soothing care • Concerned about dullness, fine lines & wrinkles • Experiencing sun-damaged skin needing effective protection • Seeking convenient sunscreen application during outdoor activities”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Diethylhexyl carbonate, Dimethicone + 11 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: copernicia cerifera wax, dimethicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Diethylhexyl carbonate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diethylhexyl carbonateHomosalate~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateMethyl methacrylate crosspolymer~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product consistency
More about Methyl methacrylate crosspolymerSynthetic wax~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxOctocrylene~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocryleneDimethicone~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerEthylhexyl salicylate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateButyloctyl salicylate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateIsopropyl palmitate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneDiisostearyl malate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateDimethiconol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolTrisiloxane~0.4–0.9%
Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help improve the product's texture
More about Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeEthylhexyl isononanoate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
More about Ethylhexyl isononanoateSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopitePolyethylene~0.45–1.1%
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneBis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylene/propylene copolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia japonica seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilSilica dimethyl silylate~0.3–0.75%
Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerCandelilla wax esters~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copernicia cerifera wax~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera wax3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidPanthenol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateIngredient list view
Diethylhexyl carbonate, Homosalate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Synthetic wax, Octocrylene, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Isopropyl palmitate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diisostearyl malate, Dimethiconol, Trisiloxane, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Polyethylene, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Ethylene/propylene copolymer, Camellia japonica seed oil, Silica dimethyl silylate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Candelilla wax esters, Copernicia cerifera wax, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| COSRXAIRY-LIGHT CLEAR SUNSCREEN STICKYOUR PRODUCT | Decubalface cream vital | CosmicaSensitive Balance Face Fluid | BiodermaSensitive balance cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | $18.40 | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 12 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Anhydroxylitol | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"COSRX - AIRY-LIGHT CLEAR SUNSCREEN STICK" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 23.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 6
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