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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Pong Hyaluronic Ultra Light Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ versus Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ .

Last updated on April 04, 2024. Published on April 18, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening 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

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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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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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Dr. Pong Hyaluronic Ultra Light Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is an organic compound that provides UVB protection. It often goes by the more common name of octinoxate. It is created from methoxycinnamic acid and 2-ethylhexanol.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA, causing sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer.

The state of Hawaii has banned sunscreens containing octinoxate due to its potential impact on coral reefs. More research is needed to bridge gaps in this research. The European Union allows higher levels of octinoxate in sunscreens than the US and Australia.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is oil soluble. It is not stable and may lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight.

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Dr. Pong Hyaluronic Ultra Light Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
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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Dr. Pong Hyaluronic Ultra Light Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Dr. Pong Hyaluronic Ultra Light Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 25.

Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

37% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Dr. Pong Hyaluronic Ultra Light Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ 27 ingredients

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Biore Super UV Milk SPF 48 PA+++ 19 ingredients

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