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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF 50 PA++++ versus Etude House Face Blur SPF 33 PA ++ Smoothing .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on March 28, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
Face Primer 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.

Face Primer

A base to help makeup products last longer on the face or to help control shine.

Price

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Buy Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF 50 PA++++

Starts at $25.89
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Buy Face Blur SPF 33 PA ++

Starts at $10.99

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
spf rating
33

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)

Notable Ingredients

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

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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.

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Etude House Face Blur SPF 33 PA ++ Smoothing contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
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.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Etude House Face Blur SPF 33 PA ++ Smoothing contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
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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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

Etude House Face Blur SPF 33 PA ++ Smoothing contains this as ingredient number 10.

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.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

Etude House Face Blur SPF 33 PA ++ Smoothing contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.

Etude House Face Blur SPF 33 PA ++ Smoothing contains this as ingredient number 23.

6
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 29.

Etude House Face Blur SPF 33 PA ++ Smoothing contains this as ingredient number 34.

7
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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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.

Etude House Face Blur SPF 33 PA ++ Smoothing contains this as ingredient number 31.

8
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.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 42.

Etude House Face Blur SPF 33 PA ++ Smoothing contains this as ingredient number 27.

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

45% are loved or liked
24% have mixed ratings
24% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet

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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Perfect Sun Block SPF 50 PA++++ 42 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

Etude House Face Blur SPF 33 PA ++ 34 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
BeKa_928's avatar

BeKa_928

10 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

It's transfer free. It brightens my face. It's natural looking. It is not thick and heavy. And I can go all day even overnight without retouching.

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