Beauty of Joseon Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen SPF 40 Versus D'Alba UV Essence Waterfull Tone-Up Color Correcting Sun Cream SPF 50+
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPropanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingUndecane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tridecane
Perfuming
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Oxide, Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Myristate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, CI 77492, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Alcohol Denat., Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, CI 77491, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Undecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tridecane, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Polyglycerin-6, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Methylpropanediol
SolventCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingOrange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Alumina
Abrasive
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIron Oxides
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyether-1
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningRhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Prunus Mume Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Pumila Callus Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Prunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Orange Roughy Oil, Sucrose Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Alumina, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Iron Oxides, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Squalane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyether-1, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Allantoin, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Prunus Mume Flower Extract, Saponaria Pumila Callus Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Phosphate, CI 77491, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolButyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateCi 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight ester created from coconut oil fatty acids, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is an emollient that helps soften skin and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL). What sets it apart from heavier emollients is its ultralight, non-greasy feel.
Once applied, this ingredient dries down quickly and leaves a dry, silky finish behind. This also helps improve spreadability and texture.
This ingredient has an excellent safety-record and is non-irritating.
Typical concentrations for cosmetics range from 0.5-62%.
Research on Malassezia growth found no growth on fatty acid esters with chain lengths shorter than 12 carbons (it prefers C11-24).
Since Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is built on C8 and C10 fatty acids, it is out of the range that Malassezia metabolizes, and therefore safe for fungal acne.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CapratePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolStearic Acid is a fatty acid that is already found in your skin. It's one of the free fatty acids that works alongside ceramides and cholesterols to maintain your barrier.
In cosmetics, it is a multitasker:
Safety-wise, the CIR Expert Panel has concluded it to be safe in cosmetics when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
Free stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
