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

Published on July 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances 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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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 (3)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema

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)
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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, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.

As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.

Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.

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Tocobo Vita Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
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 Vita Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

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

3
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 Vita Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

4
What it does: UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.

DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.

UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.

Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Tocobo Vita Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.

Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

5
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 Vita Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

6
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 Vita Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

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.

Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Tocobo Vita Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 35.

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

8
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.

Learn more about Tocopherol

Tocobo Vita Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 40.

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

9
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum

Tocobo Vita Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 41.

Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 48.

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

32% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
44% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
8% have no rating yet

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Tocobo Vita Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ 41 ingredients

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

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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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