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Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen SPF 40 Versus D'Alba UV Essence Waterfull Tone-Up Color Correcting Sun Cream SPF 50+
Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen SPF 40 Versus D'Alba UV Essence Waterfull Tone-Up Color Correcting Sun Cream SPF 50+ This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 40. This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range a
Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen SPF 40 Versus D'Alba UV Essence Waterfull Tone-Up Color Correcting Sun Cream SPF 50+
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 40.
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Water
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Isopropyl Myristate
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
CI 77492
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
Alcohol Denat.
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Butylene Glycol
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Propanediol
Silica
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
CI 77491
Stearic Acid
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Undecane
1,2-Hexanediol
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Hydroxyacetophenone
Tridecane
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Polyglycerin-6
Tocopherol
Ascorbyl Palmitate
CI 77499
Zinc Oxide, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Myristate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, CI 77492, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Alcohol Denat., Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, CI 77491, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Undecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tridecane, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Polyglycerin-6, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, CI 77499
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Dibutyl Adipate
Glycerin
Titanium Dioxide
Polysilicone-15
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Niacinamide
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Pentylene Glycol
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Methylpropanediol
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
Orange Roughy Oil
Sucrose Stearate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Alumina
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Ethylhexylglycerin
Iron Oxides
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Glyceryl Caprylate
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Xanthan Gum
Adenosine
Squalane
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyether-1
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
T-Butyl Alcohol
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Allantoin
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Prunus Mume Flower Extract
Saponaria Pumila Callus Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Prunus Persica Flower Extract
Citric Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
Disodium Phosphate
Limonene
Citral
Linalool
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Orange Roughy Oil, Sucrose Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Alumina, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron Oxides, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Squalane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyether-1, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Allantoin, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Prunus Mume Flower Extract, Saponaria Pumila Callus Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, CI 77491, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel.
Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture.
This ingredient has an excellent safety-record and is non-irritating.
Typical concentrations for cosmetics range from 0.5-62%.
Research on Malassezia growth found no growth on fatty acid esters with chain lengths shorter than 12 carbons (it prefers C11-24).
Since Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is built on C8 and C10 fatty acids, it is out of the range that Malassezia metabolizes, and therefore safe for fungal acne.
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.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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 glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!