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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50

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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50 Detailed comparison of Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Kiehl's Ultra Light Daily UV Defense Aqua Gel SPF 50. 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. 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 Alcohol Denat. Diisopropyl Sebacate Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate Propylene Glycol Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Titanium Dioxide Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Drometrizole Trisiloxane Stearic Acid Phenoxyethanol Cetyl Alcohol Palmitic Acid Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer Ceteth-10 Caprylyl Glycol Menthoxypropanediol Dextrin Palmitate Aluminum Hydroxide Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Potassium Hydroxide PEG-8 Laurate Disodium EDTA Myristic Acid Gentiana Lutea Root Extract Mentha Piperita Extract Butyrospermum Parkii Seedcake Extract Rosa Gallica Flower Extract Sorbitol Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract Disodium Phosphate Citric Acid Water, Alcohol Denat., Diisopropyl Sebacate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Propylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Tocopherol, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Alcohol, P Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products. As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied. It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin. A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record. Adenosine is a purine nucleoside that your body already makes in every cell. In skincare, it acts mainly as a skin conditioning and anti-aging agent. The way it works is fairly well mapped out: Your skin has cells called fibroblasts that build collagen (the stuff that keeps skin firm and smooth). Adenosine basically flips a switch on these cells that tells them to get to work making more collagen and other proteins. These cells slow down on their own as skin ages, so Adenosine helps give them a little nudge to keep going. The clinical backing is pretty solid too. A blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 126 women aged 45-65 tested a 0.1% cream twice daily and found real improvements in crow's feet and frown lines using a precise 3D skin-mapping technique; these changes showed up by week 3 and held at 2 months. A later study using Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches reported gains in wrinkle depth, dermal density, elasticity, and hydration. On concentrations, South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has set 0.04% as the approved functional anti-wrinkle level. You'll typically see this ingredient used somewhere in the 0.04-0.1% range since it works at low doses. This ingredient has been found safe for cosmetics with the data showing no irritation or sensitization. Overall, this is a great ingredient for any anti-aging routine and has no photosensitizing effect, so it suits both AM and PM use. 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. 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 pe