COSRX
Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Classic US filter combo (avobenzone, homosalate, octocrylene, octisalate) plus fragrance; octocrylene/homosalate weigh on health-safety.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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61.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1296 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Classic US filter combo (avobenzone, homosalate, octocrylene, octisalate) plus fragrance; octocrylene/homosalate weigh on health-safety.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
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.
Yes
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?
Global edition built on the classic US filter quartet — avobenzone, homosalate, octocrylene, octisalate — in a silicone-heavy vitamin-E base. Actives are clearly listed here, but homosalate and octocrylene plus added fragrance keep health- and sensitivity-safety modest.
Pros
- Clearly listed US chemical filter quartet with avobenzone
- Silicone-rich slip aids invisible application
- Tocopherol and cocoa extract for antioxidant support
- Free of denatured alcohol
Cons
- Homosalate and octocrylene raise EDC and contamination concerns
- Contains added fragrance
- Avobenzone needs a strong photostabilizer pairing for UVA durability
- PEG-100 stearate and polysorbate 20 can irritate sensitive skin
Who it's for: Suits buyers who want a familiar US-style chemical filter combo in a Korean silicone-elegant base; not for sensitive-skin or homosalate-averse users.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 35 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·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
24 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.