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Elizavecca Milky Piggy Sun Great Block Stick SPF50+ PA++ Versus DRMTLGY Broad Spectrum SPF 45

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Korean Brand South Korea
American Brand United States

Updated on April 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Milky Piggy Sun Great Block Stick SPF50+ PA++

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

UV Absorber, UV Filter

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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Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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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. Stay hydrated!

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When to use

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96% use in am
4% use in pm
88% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Elizavecca Milky Piggy Sun Great Block Stick SPF50+ PA++ 22 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 3 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Great Value (1) Heavy (1)
vanessanoel's avatar

Vanessa Noel

9 months ago
Review

Its a stick sunscreen so I guess I should have expected a thicker application, but I was still surprised how heavy it felt no matter what other products I used with it or how little/gently I applied. It felt like an occlusive!
I will say, it never irritated me even when my skin was at its most sensitive, which is rare for any other SPF product ive tried. But overall way too heavy for my Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#broke me out
#heavy

DRMTLGY Broad Spectrum SPF 45 22 ingredients

2.9 /5
from 9 ratings
Absorbs Well (4) Great Value (4) Works Well (4)
EstEstEst's avatar

EstEstEst

1 year ago
Review

Excellent, fungal acne safe SPF for sensitive skin. Has a slightly odd smell, but if applied correctly (not layered immediately over other products, and only once toners and serums have dried down) it does not pill and leaves a fresh, dewy non-greasy glow. Can be delivered direct to the UK on a subscription.

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#light scent
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SkincareJay

8 months ago
Review

Leaves a white cast on darker skin tones, pills horribly, the eye sting is terrible, and it makes my skin feel dry. Would not recommend!

#drying
#pilling
#doesn't work