Beauty of Joseon Stay Fresh Tone-Up Sunscreen Centella + Ceramide SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus Cathy Doll CC Cream Anti Acne SPF 50 PA+++
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Methylpropanediol
SolventDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates Copolymer
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyether-1
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Methylpropanediol, Dibutyl Adipate, Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, CI 77891, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Acrylates Copolymer, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylyl Methicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, CI 77007, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyether-1, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kaolin, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Adenosine, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosa Rugosa Flower Oil
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract
AstringentBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Zinc PCA
Humectant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Titanium Dioxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Betaine, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Rugosa Flower Oil, Salicylic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Gluconolactone, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Zinc PCA, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
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.
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
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl MethiconeCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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
