Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream Versus Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF 50+

Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream Versus Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF 50+ Detailed comparison of Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream versus Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF 50+. This calming moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Panthenol to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier. This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50. Water Propanediol Glycerin Cyclohexasiloxane 1,2-Hexanediol Niacinamide Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Polyglycerin-3 Panthenol Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate Hydrogenated Polydecene Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) Dicaprylyl Carbonate Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer C14-22 Alcohols Polymethylsilsesquioxane C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside Butylene Glycol Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Ethylhexylglycerin Polyquaternium-51 Tromethamine Sodium Hyaluronate Coptis Japonica Root Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract Beta-Glucan Resveratrol Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Phenoxyethanol Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract Tocopherol Corallina Officinalis Extract Ceramide NP Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglycerin-3, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Resveratrol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ceramide NP Oryza Sativa Seed Water Dibutyl Adipate Butyloctyl Salicylate Ethylhexyl Triazone Drometrizole Trisiloxane Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Pentylene Glycol Glyceryl Stearate Silica Caprylyl Methicone Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water Hydrogenated Lecithin Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Methylpropanediol Carbomer Xanthan Gum Polyether-1 Biosaccharide Gum-1 Inositol Ferulic Acid Citric Acid Phytosphingosine Rice Amino Acids Rice Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Water, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Caprylyl Methicone, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Propanediol, Potassium Cetyl Phosp 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 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. Beta-Glucan is a soluble polysaccharide (a chain of glucose sugars) sourced from the cells walls of oats, baker's yeast, mushrooms, and seaweed. It's a rare ingredient that pulls double-duty as a heavy-duty hydrator and skin-soothing repair agent. On the surface, it acts as a humectant that holds water in place and reduces moisture loss for a plumper, smoother feel, while its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make it a great pick for calming redness or sensitive skin The more interesting story is underneath: Despite its large molecular size, oat beta-glucan has been shown to penetrate the epidermis and reach the dermis by slipping between skin cells. Here, it interacts with fibroblasts and macrophages to nudge collagen synthesis and support wound repair. A small 2005 split-face clinical study of 27 subjects found topical beta-glucan produced measurable reductions in wrinkle depth, height, and roughness after 8 weeks of use. It is worth noting the trial was small and the penetration testing used frozen, irradiated skin so the anti-aging data is encouraging rather than definitive. This ingredient gets along with pretty much everything and is typically used around 0.1-1%. Fungal acne: This ingredient is not a food source for the Malassezia yeast because it is a glucose polysaccharide with no fatty acid or ester component. Ceramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids. Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes. This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants. A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%. Another clinical study in