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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ versus Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ .

Published on July 02, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances, oils and 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 Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++

Starts at $18.00
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Buy Houttuynia Cordata Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++

Starts at $17.10

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

Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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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: 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.

Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.

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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.

4
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Liked

Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.

Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.

Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties. It can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.

The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. It has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.

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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.

Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.

Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.

Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.

Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.

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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.

Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.

Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. The ferulic acid may help with skin brightening and help soothe the skin.

Antioxidants may help with anti-aging due to its ability to neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells and DNA.

While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.

One thing to note is the presence of tannins. Tannins are naturally found in nature. This compound may be skin-sensitizing.

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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.

Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 44.

Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 38.

8
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.

Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

9
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.

Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

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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.

Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

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

44% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

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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.

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