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Krave Beauty Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++ Versus innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36

Sunscreen

Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on February 26, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Krave Beauty Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++ 26 ingredients

innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36 41 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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Krave Beauty Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++ 26 ingredients

innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36 41 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++

Homosalate 10%

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%

UV Absorber

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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Octocrylene 3%

Water

Propanediol

Pentylene Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

Bisabolol

Caprylyl Glycol

Citric Acid

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

Skin Conditioning

Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Extract

Hyaluronic Acid

Hydroxyacetophenone

Isohexadecane

Polysorbate 80

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Salix Alba Bark Extract

Astringent

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Solidago Virgaurea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Daily UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 36

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%

UV Absorber

Homosalate 7%

Skin Conditioning

Water 4.3%

Skin Conditioning

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

Skin Conditioning

Arachidyl Alcohol

Emollient

Behenyl Alcohol

Emollient

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient

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Arachidyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Propanediol

Solvent

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Emulsion Stabilising

Octyldodecanol

Emollient

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

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PEG-100 Stearate

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Parfum

Masking

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Limonene

Perfuming

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning

T-Butyl Alcohol

Perfuming

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Linalool

Perfuming

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

Emollient

Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract

Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Emollient

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Glycerin

Humectant

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Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Masking

Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Orchid Extract

Skin Conditioning

Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract

Citric Acid

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%, Homosalate 7%, Water 4.3%, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, T-Butyl Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Orchid Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
Emollient, helping to soften skin
Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber, UV Filter

Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.

Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.

Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.

However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.

Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!

The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.

Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Citric Acid

Masking, Buffering

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

This ingredient is a photostabilizer and a chemical UV booster. It is marketed as an alternative to octocrylene.

You'll most likely find it in sunscreens to enhance stability and effectiveness of UV filters, antioxidants, and vitamin A derivatives. According to the manufacturer, this ingredient is better than octocrylene at stabilizing avobenzone.

Due to regulation loopholes, you'll likely see this ingredient in "100% mineral" sunscreens.

Learn more about Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene

Homosalate

Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.

Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.

(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)

Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.

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Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol 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 Propanediol

Water

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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Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum