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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dear Dahlia Skin Paradise Tone-up Sun Cushion SPF 35 PA+++ versus Make p:rem UV Defense Me Calming Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ .

Published on June 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

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 harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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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
35
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

Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Dear Dahlia Skin Paradise Tone-up Sun Cushion SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Make p:rem UV Defense Me Calming Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Dear Dahlia Skin Paradise Tone-up Sun Cushion SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Make p:rem UV Defense Me Calming Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

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

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.

This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.

Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.

According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.

Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate

Dear Dahlia Skin Paradise Tone-up Sun Cushion SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Make p:rem UV Defense Me Calming Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

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.

Dear Dahlia Skin Paradise Tone-up Sun Cushion SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Make p:rem UV Defense Me Calming Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.

Cardiospermum halicacabum extract is more commonly known as Balloon Vine Extract.

Balloon Vine Extract helps soothe skin and is an antioxidant. It also contains many fatty acids, such as palmitic, oleic, and stearic acids. While these fatty acids help soften skin, they may not be fungal-friendly.

Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Balloon Vine has been used in traditional medicine in many Asian cultures.

Learn more about Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract

Dear Dahlia Skin Paradise Tone-up Sun Cushion SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 22.

Make p:rem UV Defense Me Calming Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Mixed

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Dear Dahlia Skin Paradise Tone-up Sun Cushion SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 23.

Make p:rem UV Defense Me Calming Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.

7
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Dear Dahlia Skin Paradise Tone-up Sun Cushion SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 36.

Make p:rem UV Defense Me Calming Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.

8
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Mixed

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.

Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.

Learn more about Glyceryl Caprylate

Dear Dahlia Skin Paradise Tone-up Sun Cushion SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 39.

Make p:rem UV Defense Me Calming Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.

9
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.

Dear Dahlia Skin Paradise Tone-up Sun Cushion SPF 35 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 42.

Make p:rem UV Defense Me Calming Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.

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

28% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet

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