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Round Lab Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ Versus OMI Menturm Sun Bears GOLD Active Milk Sunscreen SPF 50++++

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Korean Brand South Korea
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on February 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
Sun Bears GOLD Active Milk Sunscreen SPF 50++++

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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Diethylamino 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 Benzoate
Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Round Lab Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ 40 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 59 ratings
Light (25) Absorbs Well (24) Works Well (22)
Alllisda_idiot's avatar

Alllisda_idiot

10 months ago
Review

It's not the most hydrating sunscreen I've ever used and its texture is reminiscent of a slightly thick serum or an emulsion. It feels good on my skin and did not break me out. No white cast whatsoever, didn't require any blending in, and applied without a tacky finish. One of the sunscreens with the least pilling I've tried, but did very very very slightly pill on the area around the eyes after a Show more

#light
#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well
Lapaki's avatar

Lapaki

1 year ago
Review

This reef-safe chemical sunscreen stands out with its naturally glowy and non-greasy finish. It has the texture of a medium moist cream, spreads nicely and dries quickly in just a few minutes, making it easy to apply. It leaves no greasy or sticky residue, and there's no white cast or pilling to worry about. Notably, this sunscreen is highly moisturizing and can effectively replace the need for an Show more

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent

OMI Menturm Sun Bears GOLD Active Milk Sunscreen SPF 50++++ 27 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Light (2) Expensive (1)
bowad's avatar

bowad

6 months ago
Review

I have a combination skin type (oily t-zone, normal for the rest).

I use this sunscreen on the face only. It also has good oil control but at the expense of making my face duller and dry to the point that it worsened my fine lines. I don't use make-up so I can't cover up the dullness and fine lines.

I do love the smooth texture it leaves once it's dry. No white cast but my skin color is an Show more

#expensive
#light
#absorbs well
#light scent
arlynmartinez's avatar

Arlyn Martinez

7 months ago
Review

doesn’t break me out, love the texture can be used as primer. also noticed my face has gotten brighter.

#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#works well