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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ versus Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ .

Published on April 21, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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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
30
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

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Methylpropanediol • Glycerin • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Niacinamide • Titanium Dioxide • 1,2-Hexanediol • Dipropylene Glycol • Polysorbate 60 • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Stearate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Sorbitan Olivate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Aluminum Hydroxide • Cetyl Alcohol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Methicone • Stearyl Alcohol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Menthyl Lactate • Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide • Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide • Adenosine • Myristyl Alcohol • Sorbitan Isostearate • Lauryl Alcohol • Glucose • Centella Asiatica Extract • Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract • Butylene Glycol • Madecassic Acid • Asiaticoside • Asiatic Acid • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Biosaccharide Gum-4 • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Madecassoside • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil • Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract • Petroselinum Sativum Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Chlorphenesin • Disodium EDTA • Parfum • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Linalool • Amyl Cinnamal • Benzyl Salicylate • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Citronellol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

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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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Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

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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.

Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.

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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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Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

Learn more about Titanium Dioxide

Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol

Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

9
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.

Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 22.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum

Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 27.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 59.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.

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Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 29.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Disliked

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.

According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.

In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.

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Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 33.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 19.

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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.

Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 34.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 56.

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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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Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 35.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 58.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

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Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 38.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.

Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.

Learn more about Sorbitan Isostearate

Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 39.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Loved

Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms. In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.

As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin. This helps hydrate skin.

Our skin's natural microbiome contains many saccharides that act as prebiotics. These prebiotics help strengthen our skin's microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.

Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.

Plants and algae make glucose during the process of photosynthesis. It is then used to make cellulose, the building blocks of cell walls.

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Hanyul White Chrysanthemum Tone-Up Cream SPF30 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 43.

Frudia What's Wrong Help Cicaderm Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.

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21% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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