COSRX Aloe Soothing SPF50 PA+++ Sun Cream
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "COSRX - Aloe Soothing SPF50 PA+++ Sun Cream" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 2.20% - 2.70%, octinoxate 5.40% - 6.60%, amiloxate 1.70% - 2.10% and ensulizole 2.60% - 3.20%.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
What our users say
Based on 11 reviews 82% recommend this product- When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, 1 % of the reviewers found that it pills under makeup.
- As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, 1 % of the reviewers found that it stings eyes.
- When it comes to comedogenicity, 1 % of the reviewers found that it clogs pores.
- As for the white cast, 1 % of the reviewers found that it leaves a white cast.
Price
The product retails from 9.58£ up to 22.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 1699.99KSH in Kenya and from 9.30$ up to 18.60$ in the United States.
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Benefits
Promise: Sun protection
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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| isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate | HIGH |  |  |
| bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine | HIGH | | |
| phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid | MEDIUM | | |
Promise: Anti-aging
This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.
Promise: Evens skin tone
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| dipotassium glycyrrhizate | LOW |  | |
Other benefit: Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Sun cream protects skin against UVA and UVB rays with SPF 50+ PA+++ from a combination of chemical and physical sunscreens Enriched with 55000ppm of aloe vera leaf extract to soothe moisturize and nourish skin Fast-absorbing texture doesnt leave a white cast or greasy finish and wont stain clothing Clinically proven to be hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin Can be used on the face and body How to Use.
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:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
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: dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| glycerin | HIGH | | |
| dimethicone | HIGH | | |
| cyclopentasiloxane | MEDIUM | | |
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
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Potential irritants
| Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate | | |
| propylene glycol | | |
| isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate | | |
User reviews (11)
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Ingredients & concentrations
- Tinosorb S
- cyclopentasiloxane
- dimethicone
- dipotassium glycyrrhizate
- Octinoxate
- glycerin
- Amiloxate
- Ensulizole
- titanium dioxide
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| Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
|---|---|
| 45% - 55% | |
| Plain old water | |
| 5.4% - 6.6% | |
| Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating | |
| 4.2% - 5.2% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant | |
| 3.1% - 3.8% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating | |
| 2.4% - 3% | |
| A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin | |
| 2.6% - 3.2% | |
| Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations | |
| 2.2% - 2.7% | |
| Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet. | |
| 1.5% - 1.8% | |
| Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin | |
| 1.7% - 2.1% | |
| Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US. It can be irritating | |
| 0.95% - 1.15% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.7% - 1% | |
| Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties | |
| 0.65% - 0.95% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.5% - 0.75% | |
| Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.5% - 0.8% | |
| An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together | |
| 0.55% - 0.85% | |
| Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations | |
| 0.45% - 0.7% | |
| Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture | |
| 0.3% - 0.6% | |
| Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell | |
| 0.45% - 0.7% | |
| Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| Used to adjust the product's pH | |
| 0.3% - 0.5% | |
| Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| Helps water and oil mix together | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate) | |
| 0.45% - 0.65% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients | |
| 0.3% - 0.55% | |
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture | |
| 0.3% - 0.5% | |
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products | |
| 0.3% - 0.5% | |
| Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations | |
| 0.25% - 0.5% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 0.25% - 0.4% | |
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| 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. | |
| 0.25% - 0.45% | |
| Stabilizes the product formulation | |
| 0.2% - 0.35% | |
| A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant | |
| 0.2% - 0.35% | |
| A fragrance. Can be irritating | |
| 0.15% - 0.3% | |
| A fragrance. Is a likely irritant | |
| 0.15% - 0.25% | |
| A fragrance. Can be irritating | |
| 0.15% - 0.25% | |
| A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating | |
| 0.15% - 0.25% | |
| A fragrance. Can be irritating | |
| 0.1% - 0.15% | |
| Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating | |
| 0.1% - 0.15% | |
| A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant | |
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Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Photo-allergic contact dermatitis caused by isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate in an 'organic' sunscreen
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Contact dermatitis caused by alkyl glucosides in the modern cosmetic industry and contact dermatitis in the Canadian aircraft industry
- Safety Assessment of Decyl Glucoside and Other Alkyl Glucosides as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
- Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
- Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.