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Biotherm Homme UV Defense Sun Stick vs Torriden Balanceful For Men Cica Oil Control Sun Stick

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Original
B

Homme UV Defense Sun Stick

Biotherm

₩57,480

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Dupe
T

Balanceful For Men Cica Oil Control Sun Stick

Torriden

₩23,900

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0%₩33,580 savedOne luxury buys 2 dupes
85Dupe match score /100
4Shared key ingredients
11Shared in full list (28·48)
3/3Benefit coverage

As of Jul 29 · Prices reflect public listings on stores such as Coupang and may vary by store or promotion.

Why this dupe

The proof is in the ingredients, not the price

Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bisabolol and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 11 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDullness & spotsSensitivity & redness

Across the full lists, both focus on brightening, soothing and uv. They don't share every ingredient, but the payoff lands in a similar place.

Neither product lists paraben and mineral oil. The Biotherm side does include fragrance and dehydroacetic acid, so if fragrance or preservatives are a concern, the Torriden option may sit easier.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Brightening on par with the original
  • Free of paraben and mineral oil
  • About 58% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original packs in more ingredients for uv protection.
85/100

Dupe match score

A blended score across key ingredients, benefit match, category and price. It reflects how recommendable the alternative is, not how identical the two products are.

4Shared key actives
3/3Benefits covered
11Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsMedium

Efficacy

The ingredients aren't identical, but both products aim at similar benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Dupe only
2 contributing ingredients
Lactobacillus Ferment, Panthenol
Brightening
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Bisabolol, (-)-alpha-bisabolol
Firmness
Dupe only
2 contributing ingredients
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Madecassic Acid
Soothing
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Bisabolol, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
UV protection
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Key shared ingredients · 4

The key ingredients both products share — the basis for the match.

Ethylhexyl TriazoneUV protectionKorea MFDS-listedUpper blend in both

An organic UVB filter.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineUV protectionKorea MFDS-listedUpper blend in both

An organic UV filter covering both UVA and UVB.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateUV protectionKorea MFDS-listedUpper blend in both

An organic UVA filter.

BisabololSoothingKorea MFDS-listed

An ingredient used to soothe.

“Upper blend / small amount” compares where each shared active sits in the two ingredient lists — estimated from order, so exact levels and formulation are not disclosed.

Full ingredient comparison

Both full ingredient lists compared. More shared ingredients means a closer match.

Biotherm28 ingredients
1Polyethylene
2Dimethicone
3Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
4Homosalate
5Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
6Octocrylene
7Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
8Silica
9Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
10Dicaprylyl Carbonate
11Ethylhexyl Salicylate
12Ethylhexyl Triazone
13Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
14Tocopheryl Acetate
15Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
16Ozokerite
17Bisabolol
18Water,Aqua
19Vitreoscilla Ferment
20Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
21Tocopherol
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
22Dehydroacetic Acid
23Linalool
24Limonene
25Hydroxycitronellal
26Citronellol
27Benzyl Salicylate
28Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
Torriden48 ingredients
1Caprylyl Methicone
2Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
3Synthetic Wax
4Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
5Ethylhexyl Palmitate
6Dibutyl Adipate
7Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
8Butyloctyl Salicylate
9Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
10Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
11Ethylhexyl Triazone
12Tocopheryl Acetate
13Ozokerite
14Phenyl Trimethicone
15Vinyl Dimethicone
16Polysilicone-15
17Silica
18Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
19Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone
20Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
21Centella Asiatica Root Extract
22Centella Asiatica Extract
23Madecassoside
24Asiaticoside
25Asiatic Acid
26Madecassic Acid
27Swertia Japonica Extract
28Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
29Lactobacillus Ferment
30Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
31Zinc PCA
32Panthenol
33Pantothenic Acid
34Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7
35Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
36(-)-alpha-bisabolol
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
37Glyceryl Caprylate
38Triethoxycaprylylsilane
39Water,Aqua
401,2-Hexanediol
41Butylene Glycol
42Sodium Chloride
43Sodium Acetate
44Saccharomyces Ferment
45Glyceryl Glucoside
46Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
47Tocopherol
48Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Shared key activesShared baseOne product only

Ingredients are listed by amount. Below 1%, brands may list them in any order, so ranking there means little.

Compared by full ingredient list. It does not mean concentration or texture are identical, and prices are as of the listed time.

Check before you buy

One last look before you buy: watch-outs, what each skips, and usage tips.

Watch-outs

Biotherm

FragranceDehydroacetic Acid

Torriden

None

Fragrance, parabens, etc. that some prefer to avoid. Products within labeled limits are generally fine.

Not included

Ingredient
Biotherm
Torriden
Fragrance
Contains
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
Contains
Contains
Mineral-oil
None
None

Whether each product contains ingredients some prefer to avoid. A preference, not a safety verdict.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩23,900₩57,480

Torriden Balanceful For Men Cica Oil Control Sun Stick

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How we pick a dupe

We compare the full ingredient lists and only pair products that share core actives. Prices are checked against market listings, and ingredients with Korea MFDS usage standards are flagged on the page.

Disclaimer

This comparison is based on full-ingredient (INCI) data published under cosmetics law.

Shared ingredients mean the full-ingredient lists overlap, not that blend concentrations match; how a product feels and performs can differ by formulation and ingredient grade.

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