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COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.25% - 0.5%Cyclopentasiloxane 2.4% - 3%

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Product summary

We believe that "COSRX - Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "COSRX" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 29.90$ in the United States and for 26.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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.

isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate 1.7% - 2.1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.2% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.4% - 6.6%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

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.

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).

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

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.

dimethicone 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

cyclopentasiloxane 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

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

cyclopentasiloxane 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.4% - 6.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

propylene glycol 3.1% - 3.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

All ingredients

water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.4% - 6.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

glycerin 4.2% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Alcohol, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Titanium dioxide, C14-22 alcohols, Polymethyl methacrylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Triethanolamine, Silica, Sodium hydroxide, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aloe arborescens leaf extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Limonene, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Hexyl cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Benzyl alcohol, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Citral

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WIMJ similarity score		48%	45%	45%	44%	43%	42%	42%	42%	41%	41%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine cyclopentasiloxane +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine cyclopentasiloxane +7 more Other:	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide paraffinum liquidum +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +4 more Other: paraffinum liquidum beeswax +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +4 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate drometrizole trisiloxane +5 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: paraffinum liquidum beeswax +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine cyclopentasiloxane +7 more Other:	Common: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +6 more Other: panthenol ceramide np +14 more	Common: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate drometrizole trisiloxane +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	citral Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +21 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +11 more	chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +34 more	parfum Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? cornus officinalis fruit extract Has skin benefit? +95 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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