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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus A'Pieu Power Block Tone Up Sun Base Pink SPF50+/PA++++

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus A'Pieu Power Block Tone Up Sun Base Pink SPF50+/PA++++ This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50. This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and b

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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus A'Pieu Power Block Tone Up Sun Base Pink SPF50+/PA++++

This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.

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

Water

Dibutyl Adipate

Propanediol

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Ethylhexyl Triazone

Niacinamide

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Caprylyl Methicone

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Glycerin

1,2-Hexanediol

Butylene Glycol

Oryza Sativa Extract

Oryza Sativa Germ Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract

Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Monascus/Rice Ferment

Behenyl Alcohol

Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Decyl Glucoside

Tromethamine

Carbomer

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Adenosine

Xanthan Gum

T-Butyl Alcohol

Tocopherol

Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment

Aspergillus Ferment

Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate

Pentylene Glycol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Monascus/Rice Ferment, Behenyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Aspergillus Ferment, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Centella Asiatica Extract

Homosalate

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Titanium Dioxide

Dipropylene Glycol

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Cyclopentasiloxane

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone

Calamine

Sodium Chloride

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Silica

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Gossypium Herbaceum

Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract

Madecassoside

Panthenol

Cyclohexasiloxane

Hexyl Laurate

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

Aluminum Hydroxide

Stearic Acid

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Sorbitan Oleate

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Dimethicone

Quaternium-18 Bentonite

Tocopheryl Acetate

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isostearic Acid

Lecithin

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Disodium EDTA

Iron Oxides

Parfum

Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Homosalate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Calamine, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Silica, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Gossypium Herbaceum, Cochlearia Armoracia Root Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sorbitan Oleate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Quaternium-18 Bentonite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Iron Oxides, Parfum

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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

Caprylyl Methicone is a synthetic and lightweight silicone fluid. It gives products a silky, dry-touch finish without the heaviness of pure oils.

Though the EU CosIng Database lists this ingredient as a skin conditioner, it is also used for sensory reasons. It spreads easily, cuts greasiness, and reduces tackiness.

This ingredient is volatile which means it will mostly evaporate (but it evaporates slower than older cyclomethicones, like Cyclotetrasiloxane).

Typical concentration ranges from 1-30% depending on if it's being used to tweak the feel of a product or acting as the main emollient.

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.

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!

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Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
  4. 04Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
  5. 05Though 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.
  6. 06Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
  7. 07The 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 …
  8. 08Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
  9. 09Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
  10. 10Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
  11. 11Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
  12. 12Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
  13. 13This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
  14. 14Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
  15. 15Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
  16. 16Ginseng root is a well-loved ingredient in Asian skincare for good reason. It hydrates the skin, soothes irritation, and helps even out skin tone.
  17. 17In traditional East Asian medicine, ginseng has been used for centuries both as food and as a healing remedy, and modern research continues to confirm its skin benefits.
  18. 18One of the standout features of ginseng is its ability to improve blood circulation and oxygen delivery to the skin, bringing a fresh supply of nutrients to support overall skin health. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This …
  19. 19Additionally, studies suggest that ginseng may help reduce hyperpigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase, the enzyme involved in melanin production.
  20. 20There are different types of ginseng used in skincare, and while they all share core benefits, their potency can vary.
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