Verified dupe · Sunscreen

Biotherm Homme UV Defense Sun Stick vs La Roche-Posay UVIDEA Anthelios Tone-Up Clear

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Original
B

Homme UV Defense Sun Stick

Biotherm

₩57,480

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Dupe
L

UVIDEA Anthelios Tone-Up Clear

La Roche-Posay

₩24,000

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0%₩33,480 savedOne luxury buys 2 dupes
72Dupe match score /100
4Shared key ingredients
8Shared in full list (28·38)
1/3Benefit 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, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 8 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forUV protection

Good for anyone who wants solid sun protection. Both carry UV filters, so they block sunlight.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • UV protection close to the luxury pick
  • The dupe is free of fragrance & silicone
  • About 58% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The luxury pick adds a soothing ingredient, though the price gap is small, so the luxury pick is also an option if you want to go further.
72/100

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
1/3Benefits covered
8Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchLow
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsMedium

Efficacy

The two overlap on some of these benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Dupe only
1 contributing ingredients
Glycerin
Brightening
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Bisabolol
Firmness
Dupe only
1 contributing ingredients
Adenosine
Soothing
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Bisabolol
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-listedUpper blend in both

A UV filter used to help block sunlight.

OctocryleneUV filterKorea MFDS-listedUpper blend in both

A UV filter that helps shield skin from sunlight.

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.

“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
La Roche-Posay38 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Alcohol Denat.
3Ethylhexyl Salicylate
4Isononyl Isononanoate
5Octocrylene
6Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
7Ethylhexyl Triazone
8Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
9Titanium Dioxide,CI 77891
10Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
11Propanediol
12Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
13Silica
14Cetearyl Alcohol
15Diisopropyl Sebacate
16Adenosine
17Alumina
18Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
19Butylene Glycol
20Caprylyl Glycol
21Carbomer
22Cetearyl Glucoside
23Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
24Glycerin
25Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
26Homosalate
27Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
28Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
29Mica,CI 77019
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
30Phenoxyethanol
31Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
32Silica Silylate
33Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
34t-Butyl Alcohol
35Tin Oxide
36Tocopherol
37Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
38Xanthan Gum
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

La Roche-Posay

Phenoxyethanol

Also on foreign regulatory lists: Phenoxyethanol (EU and 6 other regions). Details in the ingredient dictionary

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

Not included

Ingredient
Biotherm
La Roche-Posay
Fragrance
Contains
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
Contains
None
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

  • It uses a preservative within the regulated limit. 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

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La Roche-Posay UVIDEA Anthelios Tone-Up Clear

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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.

Prices are market-verified against stores such as Coupang and may differ from official store prices; discounts and temporary changes may not be reflected, so check the seller before buying.

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