Dr. Althea Cica Relief Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ Versus Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF 50+

Dr. Althea Cica Relief Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ Versus Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF 50+ Detailed comparison of Dr. Althea Cica Relief Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ versus Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF 50+. This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50. Water Alcohol Dibutyl Adipate Phenethyl Benzoate Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Caprylyl Methicone Ethylhexyl Triazone Hexyl Laurate Niacinamide Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Curcuma Longa Root Extract Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Corallina Officinalis Extract Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Centella Asiatica Extract Houttuynia Cordata Extract Chlorella Ferment Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polysilicone-15 1,2-Hexanediol Pentylene Glycol Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Hydroxyethyl Urea Silica Dimethyl Silylate Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Hydroxyacetophenone Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane Methylpropanediol Polyether-1 Adenosine Panthenol Butylene Glycol Maltodextrin Lecithin Xanthophylls Disodium EDTA Limonene Linalool Guaiazulene Water, Alcohol, Dibutyl Adipate, Phenethyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl Methicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Hexyl Laurate, Niacinamide, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Chlorella Ferment, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Methylpropanediol, Polyether-1, Adenosine, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Lecithin, Xanthophylls, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Linalool, Guaiazulene Oryza Sativa Seed Water Butyloctyl Salicylate Drometrizole Trisiloxane Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid Tromethamine Glyceryl Stearate Silica Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water Hydrogenated Lecithin Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Sodium Hyaluronate Propanediol Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Carbomer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Ethylhexylglycerin Xanthan Gum Glycerin Polyquaternium-51 Beta-Glucan Biosaccharide Gum-1 Inositol Tocopherol Ferulic Acid Citric Acid Ceramide NP 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, Te 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. 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 This ingredient is better known as bemotrizinol or Tinosorb S and is one of the best broad-spectrum UV filters in modern sunscreen. It works by absorbing UV light across a whole range (280-400 nm) with peaks around 310 nm (UVB) and 340-345 nm (UVA). This means it covers UVB plus the deeper UVA wavelengths that drive photoaging and pigmentation. Another pro? It's exceptionally photostable, barely degrades in sunlight, and acts as a "bodyguard" for less stable filters. That's why you'll see it paired with avobenzone or octinoxate; this team up ensures they keep working through sun exposure. Safety reviews have been reassuring across the board. This ingredient shows low absorption through the skin, rarely irritates, and lab studies found it doesn't act like a hormone in the body (a concern that's been raised about some older sunscreen filters). On maximum concentrations: In 2026, the US F.D.A finally added it as an OTC sunscreen ingredient at concentrations up to 6% for adults / children 6 months and older 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. Dibutyl Adipate is a lightweight, oil-soluble ester that acts as an emollient and solvent. It helps products spread more easily and leaves a soft, silky, dry-touch finish without being greasy. You'll likely see this ingredient in sunscreens because it does a nice job dissolving UV filters and keeping them evenly distributed. This ingredient has been found to be safe as used in cosmetics, wasn't a skin or eye irritant in clinical patch testing, and wasn't phototoxic. In a clinical comedogenicity test, this ingredient tested negative so it isn't likely to clog pores. Typical use levels are about 5-8% for sunscreens + nail products, but can range from 0.005%-8% depending on the product. 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 no