Name: Etude House - SoonJung X Directors Moisture Sun Cream SPF50 PA++++
Brand: Etude House

What can the product work for?

Works for

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

Does not work for

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.

terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

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

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

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

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.6% - 0.95%

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.

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

SoonJung X Directors Moisture Sun Cream SPF50 PA++++

Source: From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": biosaccharide gum-1, butylene 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: madecassoside

biosaccharide gum-1 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

cetearyl alcohol 0.9% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

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.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: madecassoside.

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

centella asiatica extract 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.2%

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).

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.2%

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

centella asiatica extract 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Pore-clarifying and exfoliating scrub.

Source: Pure Seoul

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

centella asiatica extract 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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centella asiatica extract 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

madecassoside 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

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ethylhexyl triazone 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.9% - 1.1%

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

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

dibutyl adipate 6.7% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

propanediol 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Dibutyl adipate, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl triazone, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Tromethamine, 1,2-hexanediol, Pentylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Polysilicone-15, Glyceryl stearate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Methylpropanediol, Silica, Carbomer, Centella asiatica extract, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polyether-1, Disodium edta, Biosaccharide gum-1, Allantoin panthenol, Tocopherol, Madecassoside

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WIMJ similarity score		55%	55%	50%	41%	39%	38%	37%	34%	34%	34%	33%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 35	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	madecassoside bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +6 more	Common: madecassoside bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: madecassic acid butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: madecassoside bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: madecassic acid butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: centella asiatica extract diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: madecassoside ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +13 more	Common: madecassoside centella asiatica extract Other: anhydroxylitol panthenol +15 more	Common: madecassoside centella asiatica extract +2 more Other: panthenol cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: madecassoside centella asiatica extract Other: cyclopentasiloxane methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +6 more	Common: madecassoside centella asiatica extract Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more Other: arginine glycerin +1 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone Other: niacinamide adenosine +8 more	Common: madecassoside centella asiatica extract Other: niacinamide adenosine +9 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	madecassoside Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +12 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +17 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclomethicone Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? oryza sativa extract Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +48 more

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Etude House SoonJung X Directors Moisture Sun Cream SPF50 PA++++

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What can the product work for?

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Sun protection

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Anti-oxidation

Anti-blemish

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