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COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ Versus Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++

COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ Versus Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ Detailed comparison of COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ versus Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia S

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COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ Versus Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ Detailed comparison of COSRX Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ versus Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++. This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50. 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 Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water Tromethamine Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Arachidyl Alcohol Caprylyl Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Arachidyl Glucoside Sodium Metaphosphate Adenosine Tocopherol Sodium Hyaluronate Allantoin Citric Acid Potassium Sorbate 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, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arachidyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Metaphosphate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Synthetic Wax Dibutyl Adipate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Isopropyl Palmitate Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Trimethicone Ethylhexyl Palmitate Silica Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Boron Nitride Butyloctyl Salicylate Microcrystalline Wax Polysilicone-15 Vinyldimethicone Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Curcuma Longa Root Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Amber Powder Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Artemisia Capillaris Extract Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Hyaluronic Acid Panthenol Butylene Glycol Bambusa Vulgaris Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Glycerin Methylpropanediol Centella Asiatica Extract Morinda Citrifolia Extract Vigna Radiata Seed Extract Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Synthetic Wax, Dibutyl Adipate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Boron Nitride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Microcrystalline Wax, Polysilicone-15, Vinyldimethicone, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm). DHHB is well-liked for: DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes. This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids. Ethylhexyl Triazone (aka Octyl Triazone) is an oil-soluble organic UVB filter. It has peak absorption around 314 nm, right in the middle of the UVB range. This ingredient is described as one of the most effective UVB filters available and small concentrations are enough to deliver a high SPF thanks to its strong UV absorbing power. Formulators love it for its stability; its ability to filter UV stays practically unchanged even under intense radiation and it can also help boost the photostability of less stable filters like avobenzone. It's also a great pick for water resistant products because it's insoluble in water and has a good affinity for keratin. Because it's a big, heavy molecule, the European Scientific Committee has found to to have very low dermal penetration and negative results for allergenicity. In vitro testing also showed a low absorption rate and clean results on irritation. Typical use levels are 1-5% with 5% being the maximum in the EU, Japan, and other markets that allow it. However, this ingredient is not approved yet in the US or Canada. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. It’s often used to: Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent. Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product. So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation. You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a