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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 versus Dear, Klairs Mid Day Blue UV Shield SPF 50+ Pa++++ .

Last updated on September 19, 2023. Published on January 31, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

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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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
42
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
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Exfoliators (2)
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dear, Klairs Mid Day Blue UV Shield SPF 50+ Pa++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

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Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Dear, Klairs Mid Day Blue UV Shield SPF 50+ Pa++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

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.

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Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 contains this as ingredient number 37.

Dear, Klairs Mid Day Blue UV Shield SPF 50+ Pa++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.

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

22% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet
27% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 45 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 4 ratings
Light (3) Works Well (3) Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (2) Hydrating (1)
Glowy_nes's avatar

Glowy_nes

24 days ago · Normal Skin
Review

This is a certified holy grail. Where do i even start? It goes smoothly on the face, the coverage is very good for a BB cream, feels light on the...

This is a certified holy grail. Where do i even start? It goes smoothly on the face, the coverage is very good for a BB cream, feels light on the face and leaves a beautifull glowy finish on the skin. I set it with a setting spray (mac fix it +, another great one) and the foundation doesnt move around or fades away. It sets very beautifully, including those more problematic areas (like the nose) where it looks absolutly natural. Looks great during the day, and the skin feels hydrated. If you have oily skin, you may get oily in dome areas, like the T zone. The shade really matches my complexion, and i dont even feel the need to use this on my neck (i use n° 23)
Will buy again, for sure!

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xia

3 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

it looks so natural on my skin and doesnt require a tool, its buildable so it can serve as a light concealer too, i thought i could just replace my...

it looks so natural on my skin and doesnt require a tool, its buildable so it can serve as a light concealer too, i thought i could just replace my sunscreen with this and go but i need setting powder so it doesnt transfer :( thats the only downside for my lazy self

Dear, Klairs Mid Day Blue UV Shield SPF 50+ Pa++++ 30 ingredients

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