HELIOCARE 360º MD A-R Emulsion SPF50+ Versus Beauty of Joseon Stay Fresh Tone-Up Sunscreen Centella + Ceramide SPF 50+ PA++++
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tambourissa Trichophylla Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropylene Carbonate
SolventDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingMagnesium Sulfate
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingPhenylpropanol
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Coconut Alkanes, Zinc Oxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract, Phenethyl Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Tambourissa Trichophylla Leaf Extract, Glutathione, Physalis Angulata Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Decyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Disodium EDTA, Phenylpropanol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Methylpropanediol
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates Copolymer
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyether-1
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingKaolin
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningWater, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Dibutyl Adipate, Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, CI 77891, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Acrylates Copolymer, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylyl Methicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyether-1, CI 77288, CI 77007, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Adenosine, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Kaolin, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
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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.
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.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Methicone is a synthetic and lightweight silicone fluid. It gives products a silky, dry-touch finish without the heaviness of pure oils.
Though the EU CosIng Database lists this ingredient as a skin conditioner, it is also used for sensory reasons. It spreads easily, cuts greasiness, and reduces tackiness.
This ingredient is volatile which means it will mostly evaporate (but it evaporates slower than older cyclomethicones, like Cyclotetrasiloxane).
Typical concentration ranges from 1-30% depending on if it's being used to tweak the feel of a product or acting as the main emollient.
Learn more about Caprylyl MethiconeDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
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.
Learn more about PropanediolTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put.
Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clump, and stick to skin better.
This ingredient is typically used at low levels (up to 2.5% in eyeshadow and 1% in lipstick).
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
