Verified dupe · Sunscreen

Biotherm Homme UV Defense Sun Stick vs AHC Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick

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Original
B

Homme UV Defense Sun Stick

Biotherm

₩57,480

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Dupe
A

Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick

AHC

₩9,850

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91Dupe match score /100
4Shared key ingredients
18Shared in full list (28·76)
3/3Benefit coverage

As of Jun 27 · 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

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

In the full lists, 18 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forSoothingUV protection

A good fit if you want sun protection with some soothing. Both carry UV filters and a soothing ingredient, so they block sunlight while keeping skin calm.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • UV protection & soothing close to the luxury pick
  • Easy-to-apply stick form
  • About 83% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The luxury pick adds more UV filters, so it leans on a few extra protective ingredients. If you want fuller coverage, the gap stays.
91/100

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
18Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsHigh
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsSimilar
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
4 contributing ingredients
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Brightening
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Bisabolol, (-)-alpha-bisabolol
Firmness
Dupe only
1 contributing ingredients
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Soothing
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Bisabolol, Centella Asiatica Extract, (-)-alpha-bisabolol, Camellia Sinensis 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.

HomosalateUV filterKorea MFDS-listed

A UV filter used to help block sunlight.

An organic UV filter covering both UVA and UVB.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateUV protectionKorea MFDS-listed

An organic UVA filter.

BisabololSoothingKorea MFDS-listed

An ingredient used to soothe.

The lists are long, so the reference line lands late and the reading becomes unreliable. So we cannot tell how much of each shared ingredient these two products actually contain, and we would rather say that than guess.

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
AHC76 ingredients
1Dimethicone
2Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
3Polyethylene
4Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
5Homosalate
6Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
7Dicaprylyl Carbonate
8하이드로제네이티드폴리
9Ethylhexyl Salicylate
10Tocopheryl Acetate
11Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
12Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
13Ozokerite
14Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
15Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil,CITRUS NOBILIS PEEL OIL EXPRESSED
16Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
17Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
18Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
19Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
20Centella Asiatica Extract
21빙하수
22Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
23Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
24Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
25Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract,Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
26Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
27Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
28Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
29Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
30Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
31Sea Water,Maris Aqua
32Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
33Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
34Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
35Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
36Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
37Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
38Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract
39Portulaca Oleracea Extract
40Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
41Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
42Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
43에필로비움
44플레이스케리추출물
45Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
46Nephelium Lappaceum Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract
47Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
48Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
49Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
50Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
51(-)-alpha-bisabolol
52Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
53Dehydroacetic Acid
54Water,Aqua
55Water
56Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
57Dipropylene Glycol
58Butylene Glycol
59Glycerin
60Xylitylglucoside
61Anhydroxylitol
62Capryloyl Glycine
63Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
64Hexylene Glycol
65Xylitol
66Sarcosine
671,2-Hexanediol
68Citric Acid
69Caprylyl Glycol
70Potassium Sorbate
71Oxygen
72Ethylhexylglycerin
73Tocopherol
74Citral
75Linalool
76Limonene
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

AHC

FragranceDehydroacetic AcidPotassium Sorbate

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

Not included

Ingredient
Biotherm
AHC
Fragrance
Contains
Contains
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.

Before you reach for this dupe

  • If your skin reacts to fragrance, try it on your inner arm first. Apply enough to cover every spot to get the labeled protection.

How skin responds to ingredients varies from person to person. If your skin is sensitive or you have a specific condition, check with a doctor first.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩9,850₩57,480

AHC Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick

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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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