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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sun Bum Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Face Lotion versus Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol .

Last updated on December 14, 2023. Published on September 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Sunscreen American Brand United States
Serum 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.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Buy Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Face Lotion

Starts at $15.49
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Buy Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol

Starts at $12.75

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
70
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

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening
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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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Sun Bum Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.

Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol contains this as ingredient number 6.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Sun Bum Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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.

Sun Bum Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Face Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.

Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol contains this as ingredient number 12.

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

20% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet
59% are loved or liked
23% have mixed ratings
5% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Sun Bum Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Face Lotion 20 ingredients

Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Face Lotion hasn't been rated yet.
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Beauty of Joseon Calming Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol 22 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 15 ratings
Light (5) Works Well (4) Absorbs Well (4) Great Value (3) No Scent (3) Hydrating (2)
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Beleni

5 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

The best for calming irritated skin. It won't do much for you if you don't have any irritation that you want to soothe, however, it gives me...

The best for calming irritated skin. It won't do much for you if you don't have any irritation that you want to soothe, however, it gives me instant relief when I need it. That's why it doesn't belong in my daily routine but I do use it here and there as a sort of spot treatment for irritation or damaged skin barrier and it's never failed me.

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Vincent12

4 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

I recently bought this serum and have only used it once (this morning), but I'm finding it incredible so far. I have very sensitive, itchy, dry and...

I recently bought this serum and have only used it once (this morning), but I'm finding it incredible so far. I have very sensitive, itchy, dry and irritated skin on my cheek at the moment, and this serum did not sting that area at all. I've found the serum to be very hydrating and calming, as my cheek usually dries out in the day eventually (with a moisturiser), but there's been no visible signs of flaking or itchiness at all with the addition of this serum.

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