Name: COSRX - Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++
Brand: COSRX

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish

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.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 1.5% - 2.3%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 1.3% - 1.9%

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

Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostable

drometrizole trisiloxane 3.2% - 4.7%

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

Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

This product can also 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.

adenosine 0.15% - 0.55%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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).

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

A sheer and transparent formula absorbs quickly without any white cast, providing a refreshing finish for hydrating sunscreen.

Source: Cosrx

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, caprylyl glycol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

sodium hyaluronate 0.1% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

diethylhexyl succinate 5.6% - 8.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

allantoin 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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niacinamide 1.2% - 1.8%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

adenosine 0.15% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

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Potential irritants

hamamelis virginiana leaf water 0.3% - 0.75%

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aloe barbadensis leaf water 23% - 34%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin

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aloe barbadensis leaf water 23% - 34%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin

diethylhexyl succinate 5.6% - 8.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

propanediol 4.1% - 6.2%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Diethylhexyl succinate, Propanediol, Water, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Niacinamide, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Behenyl alcohol, Methyl trimethicone, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Arachidyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl glucoside, Sodium metaphosphate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Allantoin, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: panthenol phytosphingosine +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone dipotassium glycyrrhizate +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: panthenol phytosphingosine +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: centella asiatica extract diethylhexyl butamido triazone +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract cocos nucifera fruit extract +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: diethylhexyl butamido triazone glycerin +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane glycerin +6 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: ceramide np phytosphingosine +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: panthenol glycerin +9 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin +9 more
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Potential Irritants	hamamelis virginiana leaf water Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	coptis japonica root extract Has skin benefit? lonicera japonica flower extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +11 more	anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	aloe barbadensis leaf water Has skin benefit? diethylhexyl succinate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? oryza sativa extract Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +45 more

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What can the product work for?

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

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