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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics versus Pony Effect Prime Protect Sun Base SPF 50+ PA++++ .

Last updated on November 25, 2023. Published on March 12, 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 sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain 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)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (6)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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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
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 Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 1.

Pony Effect Prime Protect Sun Base SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
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 Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 14.

Pony Effect Prime Protect Sun Base SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

3
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 32.

Pony Effect Prime Protect Sun Base SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.

4
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 Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 33.

Pony Effect Prime Protect Sun Base SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.

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 Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 36.

Pony Effect Prime Protect Sun Base SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.

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

41% are loved or liked
27% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics 41 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 94 ratings
Hydrating (14) Works Well (11) Great Value (10) Absorbs Well (10) Light (10) No Scent (8)
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ShreyashiV._305

10 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I really wanted to love it!
I love the ingredients, the way it sits on my face, the dewiness it leaves on application, it even helps with the...

I really wanted to love it!
I love the ingredients, the way it sits on my face, the dewiness it leaves on application, it even helps with the hyperpigmentation scars. BUT! It also makes me break out- which is such a bummer because other than that I really do love this product :(

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AnaG

1 month ago · Dry Skin
Review

My first Korean sunscreen and still my favorite SPF, my skin simply loves it. It doesn't peel, it's hydrating. I have tried a lot of SPF that I...

My first Korean sunscreen and still my favorite SPF, my skin simply loves it. It doesn't peel, it's hydrating. I have tried a lot of SPF that I like but I always repurchase this one.

Pony Effect Prime Protect Sun Base SPF 50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
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screamadelica

1 year ago · Normal Skin
Review

average alcohol sunscreen
i disliked this sunscreen at first, but as i proceeded to use it, my feelings turned more neutral. this sunscreen...

average alcohol sunscreen
i disliked this sunscreen at first, but as i proceeded to use it, my feelings turned more neutral. this sunscreen contains a lot of alcohol denat, making it cosmetically elegant; it soaks into the skin very quickly, even if you use a large amount. it also leaves no white cast on my skin; however, i am quite fair-skinned, and i haven’t seen how this sunscreen looks on people of color. this sunscreen wears well under makeup, but i don’t think it’s any more efficient as a primer than most other korean sunscreens.
in my opinion, this sunscreen is too strongly fragranced. i don’t usually mind most fragrances when they’re this low in the ingredients list, but i didn’t care for this one. it really clashes with the strong alcohol smell.
overall, i wouldn’t repurchase this sunscreen, unless it were heavily discounted. nonetheless, it isn’t a bad choice.

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