COSRX
Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+
SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Active filters not itemized but silicone-rich base contains fragrance, PEG-100 stearate and polysorbate; fragrance penalizes sensitivity and full active set is uncertain.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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55.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1449 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Active filters not itemized but silicone-rich base contains fragrance, PEG-100 stearate and polysorbate; fragrance penalizes sensitivity and full active set is uncertain.
01 The score breakdown
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?
US-market SPF 50+ where the active filters aren't itemized in the available INCI, leaving the filter slate uncertain. The silicone-rich base carries fragrance, PEG-100 stearate, and polysorbate 20, which depress sensitivity-safety despite tocopherol and cocoa extract.
Pros
- Silicone-rich slip for a smooth, invisible finish
- Tocopherol and Theobroma cacao extract add antioxidants
- Free of denatured alcohol
Cons
- Active filters not itemized in available INCI data
- Contains added fragrance
- PEG-100 stearate and polysorbate 20 can sensitize
- Lowest UV-protection score in this set due to filter uncertainty
Who it's for: Best skipped unless you can confirm the active filter slate elsewhere; better-documented COSRX SPFs are stronger picks.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Water·Propanediol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Dimethicone·Vp/Eicosene Copolymer·Silica·Trisiloxane·Cyclopentasiloxane·Trimethylsiloxysilicate·1‚2-Hexanediol·Behenyl Alcohol·Glyceryl Stearate·Peg-100 Stearate·C14-22 Alcohols·Cetyl Alcohol·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Polyacrylate-13·Polyisobutene· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside·Butylene Glycol·Disodium Edta· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polysorbate 20·Sorbitan Isostearate·Dextrin·Theobroma Cacao Extract·Gossypium Herbaceum Extract·Glucose· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
20 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.