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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ versus Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ .

Last updated on September 23, 2023. Published on September 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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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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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

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

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

Concerns

Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Synthetic WaxDibutyl AdipateButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateOctocryleneMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateDicaprylyl CarbonateCetyl EthylhexanoateSilicaEthylhexyl SalicylateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineTocopheryl AcetateOzokeriteMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractGossypium Herbaceum ExtractSophora Flavescens Root ExtractRheum Palmatum Root/Stalk ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractPhellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractOenothera Biennis Flower ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractPinus Palustris Leaf ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractEchium Plantagineum Seed OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCaprylyl GlycolBisabololTriethoxycaprylylsilaneTitanium DioxidePolyglyceryl-2 TriisostearateOctyldodecanolPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/SebacateHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil UnsaponifiablesTocopherolWaterButylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolParfum

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate.

Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

3
What it does: Astringent
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract.

Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.

Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 36.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract.

Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.

Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.

5
What it does: Tonic
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract.

Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.

Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.

6
What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Pueraria Lobata Root Extract.

Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.

Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.

7
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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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.

Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

8
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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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.

Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

9
What it does: Emollient, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 41.

Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

10
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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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 45.

Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

11
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.

Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 46.

Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.

12
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.

Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 47.

Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

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

44% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
26% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 48 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
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hyggeday

11 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

For reapplication purposes only!
I had so many expectations when I bought this sunstick. Initially I was looking for products to reapply my SPF...

For reapplication purposes only!
I had so many expectations when I bought this sunstick. Initially I was looking for products to reapply my SPF throughout the day over make-up, and this appeared first on the list. Needless to say I was skeptic about the whole idea as I thought that there is no way it won't ruin my make-up. And I was right... When I applied it, it shifted my make-up and some bits remained on the stick as well. But...

If I reapply it on days when I am make-up free, boy, it's such an amazing product. It's so lightweight, and leaves my skin smooth. I catch myself reaching for it times and times again.

Dr.G Brightening Tone-Up Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 38 ingredients

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