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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of KLAVUU Fresh Sun Gel UV Protection SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Dear, Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence LSF50+ PA++++ .

Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on January 18, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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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.

Price

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Buy Fresh Sun Gel UV Protection SPF 50+ PA++++

Starts at $14.40
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Buy Soft Airy UV Essence LSF50+ PA++++

Starts at $149.00

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
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Mineral UV Filter
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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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KLAVUU Fresh Sun Gel UV Protection SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dear, Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence LSF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

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.

KLAVUU Fresh Sun Gel UV Protection SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dear, Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence LSF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.

As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.

Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.

Learn more about Dibutyl Adipate

KLAVUU Fresh Sun Gel UV Protection SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Dear, Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence LSF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.

DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.

UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.

Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

KLAVUU Fresh Sun Gel UV Protection SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

Dear, Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence LSF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
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.

KLAVUU Fresh Sun Gel UV Protection SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.

Dear, Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence LSF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

KLAVUU Fresh Sun Gel UV Protection SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.

Dear, Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence LSF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.

7
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.

KLAVUU Fresh Sun Gel UV Protection SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.

Dear, Klairs Soft Airy UV Essence LSF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.

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

33% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
38% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet
48% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet

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