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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of By WishTrend Propolis Energy Boosting Essence versus By WishTrend UV Defense Moist Cream SPF50+ PA++++ .

Published on January 21, 2024

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Essence South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

Essence

Essences are used to prep skin for further treatment and may provide extra skin benefits. They are usually used before serum and moisturizers. Essences are thought to have originated in either Japan or Korea and is an essential step in K-Beauty.

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.

Price

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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
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

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Ingredients Explained

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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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By WishTrend Propolis Energy Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 1.

By WishTrend UV Defense Moist Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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By WishTrend Propolis Energy Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 8.

By WishTrend UV Defense Moist Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

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.

By WishTrend Propolis Energy Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 11.

By WishTrend UV Defense Moist Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

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.

By WishTrend Propolis Energy Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 13.

By WishTrend UV Defense Moist Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

5
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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By WishTrend Propolis Energy Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 18.

By WishTrend UV Defense Moist Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 29.

6
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.

By WishTrend Propolis Energy Boosting Essence contains this as ingredient number 19.

By WishTrend UV Defense Moist Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

42% are loved or liked
37% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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By WishTrend Propolis Energy Boosting Essence 19 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Absorbs Well (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Works Well (1)
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RemiShen

1 month ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

The propolis in this product is super comforting on my sensitive skin. This is the second time I've purchased it, and I didn't like it the first...

The propolis in this product is super comforting on my sensitive skin. This is the second time I've purchased it, and I didn't like it the first time! I don't know what's changed with my skin or maybe the formula, but it's really comforting and calms my sensitive skin down really nicely. I took one star off because, for the amount of product, it is a bit pricey.

By WishTrend UV Defense Moist Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 39 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings

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