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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Romand Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up versus SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ .

Published on February 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain 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 Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up

Starts at $13.20
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Starts at $15.90

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

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

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

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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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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Romand Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up contains this as ingredient number 1.

SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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.

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Romand Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up contains this as ingredient number 6.

SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Romand Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up contains this as ingredient number 7.

SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.

It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.

Romand Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up contains this as ingredient number 10.

SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Romand Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up contains this as ingredient number 16.

SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane 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.

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Romand Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up contains this as ingredient number 18.

SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.

7
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.

As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

Romand Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up contains this as ingredient number 26.

SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.

8
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.

Romand Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up contains this as ingredient number 28.

SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.

9
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

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Romand Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up contains this as ingredient number 29.

SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 46.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant
Community Rating: Mixed

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.

Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.

Learn more about CI 77492

Romand Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up contains this as ingredient number 30.

SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 45.

11
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Romand Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up contains this as ingredient number 36.

SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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.

Romand Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up contains this as ingredient number 39.

SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 44.

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

18% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

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Romand Zero Sun Clean SPF 50 PA++++ Tone Up 45 ingredients

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SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Tone-up Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients

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Martina

4 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

I really wanted to like it, but it's just way too thick for my skin and left a white cast that just would not absorb.

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