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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ versus KLAVUU Fresh Sun Gel UV Protection SPF 50+ PA++++ .

Published on December 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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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 UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++

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Starts at $14.40

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
43
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 (2)
Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

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)
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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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Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

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

2
What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

KLAVUU Fresh Sun Gel UV Protection SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purslane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.

Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.

Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.

Nowadays, it is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.

Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Ottie UV Defense Sun Fluid SPF43 PA++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

KLAVUU Fresh Sun Gel UV Protection SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

29% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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