BLITHE Honest Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA ++++ Versus Beplain Clean Ocean Non-Nano Mild Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++

This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.

This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.

Sunscreen

Korean

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water

Dibutyl Adipate

Propanediol

Alcohol

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Methylpropanediol

Solvent

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV Absorber

Caprylyl Methicone

Skin Conditioning

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

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C20-22 Alcohols

1,2-Hexanediol

Pentylene Glycol

Behenyl Alcohol

Glyceryl Stearate

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Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

Tromethamine

Buffering

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Polyisobutene

Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Rose Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract

Moisturising

Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Cleansing

Sorbitan Oleate

Emulsifying

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Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract

Antimicrobial

T-Butyl Alcohol

Perfuming

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

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Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Alcohol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylpropanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, C20-22 Alcohols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rose Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

Water

Cyclomethicone

Zinc Oxide

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Isododecane

Emollient

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Methicone

Skin Conditioning

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Glycerin

Humectant

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Acrylates Copolymer

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Niacinamide

Smoothing

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Emulsifying

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Magnesium Sulfate

Tribehenin

Emollient

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Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Ceresin

Emulsion Stabilising

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Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer

Skin Conditioning

Stearic Acid

Cleansing

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Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Glucose

Propylene Carbonate

Ethylhexylglycerin

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking

Fructooligosaccharides

Fructose

Glyceryl Caprylate

Adenosine

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Emollient

Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract

Skin Protecting

Spirulina Platensis Extract

Skin Protecting

Alternatives

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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

Skin Conditioning

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 Methicone

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water