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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ PA++++ versus Make p:rem Defense Me Calming Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ .

Last updated on September 22, 2023. Published on January 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Make p:rem Defense Me Calming Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 45.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate.

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Make p:rem Defense Me Calming Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

Make p:rem Defense Me Calming Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 44.

4
What it does: Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.

As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.

Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.

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Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.

Make p:rem Defense Me Calming Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 46.

5
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.

Make p:rem Defense Me Calming Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

47% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
22% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ PA++++ 30 ingredients

3.7 /5
from 6 ratings
Light Scent (2) Works Well (2) Great Value (1) Light (1)
AshN.'s avatar

AshN.

4 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

(Using Since Jun 2023) Love using this for sunscreen reapplication. It's portable (small enough to fit in my cross-body bag), relatively affordable...

(Using Since Jun 2023) Love using this for sunscreen reapplication. It's portable (small enough to fit in my cross-body bag), relatively affordable (compared to most hyped sunscreen sticks), considering the SPF value/rating and the amount that you get. Big fan of the shape as it contours around the face easily, no white cast, not irritating to my sensitive skin despite the light, pleasant scent. As I only wear under-eye concealer most days, I can't speak on if it goes well over makeup. But I've notice that when I do apply it over my under-eye area (4-5 swipes) it doesn't remove much product (Then again I apply setting spray/powder in my makeup application) At most I just have to touch it up with a small brush. I would say it's also slightly mattifies my moisturizer.

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EvgeniaLoik_986

8 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Ok but not as amazing as everyone says!
I wanted to like it, but after using it for the whole summer l think you may skip this one on your hunt for...

Ok but not as amazing as everyone says!
I wanted to like it, but after using it for the whole summer l think you may skip this one on your hunt for a perfect sun stick. Things l think makes it a very overhyped product are;

A) You can’t layer it on top of the makeup - it slips and slipped okay but it does drag your foundation on and there is no saving grace after you’ve applied it on top.

B) I have combo skin and usually can get away without too much blotting and powder but this stick makes me look like a greasy mess; to be fair it’s not super silicony to the touch but it does look like you are greasy nevertheless

C) and last but no least, it’ feels like a waste of money - if you accidentally drag it a bit too much (which l did) it might fall off in places so it’s agronomical shape looses it’s function;

Anyway, buy at your discretion

Make p:rem Defense Me Calming Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients

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