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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Sun Block SPF50+ PA++++ .

Last updated on September 13, 2023. Published on September 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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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 (4)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Concerns

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

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
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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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Sun Block SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Sun Block SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.

Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Sun Block SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.

4
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 42.

Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Sun Block SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 45.

Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Sun Block SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 47.

Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Sun Block SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.

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

30% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
12% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients

1.3 /5
from 3 ratings
Lakooo's avatar

Lakooo

12 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Uncomfortable
Initially, it had a nice, velvety finish. But the longer I wore it, the more my skin felt itchy.

Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Sun Block SPF50+ PA++++ 43 ingredients

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