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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skinfood Berry Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ versus Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream .

Last updated on December 19, 2023. Published on July 17, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer 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.

General Moisturizer

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

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
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Reduces Irritation
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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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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Skinfood Berry Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream 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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Skinfood Berry Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Skinfood Berry Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.

Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
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.

Skinfood Berry Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.

Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.

5
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.

Skinfood Berry Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.

Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

22% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet

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