Comparison between Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics (SPF 50+ PA++++) vs. Elta MD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50

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41 Ingredients 16

1
Water
1
Zinc Oxide
2
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
2
Octinoxate
3
Dibutyl Adipate
3
Octisalate
4
Propanediol
4
Bees Wax
5
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
5
Butylene Glycol
6
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
6
Cetyl Dimethicone
7
Ethylhexyl Triazone
7
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
8
Niacinamide
8
Disodium EDTA
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Uniqueness39 out of 41
95.1%
Uniqueness14 out of 16
87.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
11 out of 41
27%
chemical
22 out of 41
54%
natural
4 out of 16
25%
chemical
11 out of 16
69%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Glycerin#13Butylene Glycol#141,2-Hexanediol#32Tocopherol#38
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#16
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#5
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Zinc Oxide#1Isopropyl Palmitate#11
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Zinc Oxide#1Octinoxate#2

Detailed view

Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics (SPF 50+ PA++++) vs. Elta MD UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural
Role: Bulking agent, Colorant
UV Protection
Antiseptic
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.

Position 2

#2Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
Protection
Hair conditioning
Hair strengthening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#2Octinoxate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 5 ]
Octinoxate is an effective sun protector that absorbs UV-B rays mostly. That means it can help to protect the skin from burns and from cancer. It’s also a solvent for other sunscreen components. This helps manufacturers to make products less oily.
Position 3

#3Dibutyl Adipate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Film former, Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Octisalate

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#4Bees Wax

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 5

#5Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
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#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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