MediCube PDRN Pink Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ Versus Biore UV Aqua Rich Tone Up Essence SPF 50+
Updated on July 01, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
MediCube PDRN Pink Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ 58 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Tone Up Essence SPF 50+ 30 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
At a glance
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MediCube PDRN Pink Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ 58 ingredients
Biore UV Aqua Rich Tone Up Essence SPF 50+ 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC13-15 Alkane
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate-13
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Tromethamine
BufferingAlumina
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Glutathione
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Dibutyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, C13-15 Alkane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Silica, Decyl Glucoside, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tromethamine, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Cyanocobalamin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glutathione, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Dna
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysilicone-9
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Silica, Isopropyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Mica, Isononyl Isononanoate, CI 77891, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysilicone-9, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Tin Oxide, BHT, CI 17200, CI 42090, Royal Jelly Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Methylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateDisodium 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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumSilica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaSodium 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 HyaluronateTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
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. Stay hydrated!
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