Verified dupe · Sunscreen

Biotherm UV Defense Brightening Light Milk SPF50+ PA++++ vs Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF50+

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Original
B

UV Defense Brightening Light Milk SPF50+ PA++++

Biotherm

₩79,900

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Dupe
B

Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF50+

Beauty of Joseon

₩16,400

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81Dupe match score /100
3Shared key ingredients
9Shared in full list (47·43)
3/3Benefit coverage

As of Aug 9 · 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 and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 9 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDrynessDullness & spots

Across the full lists, both focus on moisture, brightening 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, so if fragrance or preservatives are a concern, the Beauty of Joseon option may sit easier.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of paraben and mineral oil
  • About 79% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original packs in more ingredients for uv protection.
81/100

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.

3Shared key actives
3/3Benefits covered
9Shared 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
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Glycerin, Glycerin
Brightening
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide, Niacinamide
Firmness
Dupe only
2 contributing ingredients
Adenosine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract
UV protection
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Titanium Dioxide,CI 77891, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone

Key shared ingredients · 3

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

Ethylhexyl TriazoneUV protectionKorea MFDS-listed

An organic UVB filter.

An organic UV filter covering both UVA and UVB.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateUV protectionKorea MFDS-listed

An organic UVA filter.

Neither list has a preservative-type marker with a known concentration cap. 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.

Biotherm47 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Isopropyl Myristate
3Glycerin
4Titanium Dioxide,CI 77891
5Ethylhexyl Triazone
6Alcohol Denat.
7Propanediol
8Triethanolamine
9Silica
10Niacinamide
11Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
12Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
13Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
14Mica,CI 77019
15Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
16Stearic Acid
17Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
18Perlite
19Barium Sulfate,CI 77120
20Palmitic Acid
21Glyceryl Stearate
22PEG-100 Stearate
23Titanium Dioxide,CI 77891
24Drometrizole Trisiloxane
25Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
26Aluminum Hydroxide
27Cetyl Alcohol
28Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
29Caprylyl Glycol
30Tocopherol
31Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
32Tromethamine
33Carbomer
34Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
35Isohexadecane
36Xanthan Gum
37Myristic Acid
38Iron Oxide Yellow,Hydrated Ferric Oxide,CI 77492
39Sclerotium Gum
40Lecithin
41Iron Oxide Red,Ferric Oxide,CI 77491
42Polysorbate 80
43Pullulan
44Sorbitan Oleate
45Sodium Chloride
46Vitreoscilla Ferment
47Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
Beauty of Joseon43 ingredients
1Water
2Panax Ginseng Root Extract
3Dibutyl Adipate
4Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
5Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
6Alcohol
7Acrylates Copolymer
8Butyloctyl Salicylate
9C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
10Ethylhexyl Triazone
11Niacinamide
12Phenethyl Benzoate
13Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
14Panax Ginseng Extract
15Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract
16Silica
17Methylpropanediol
18Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
19Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
20Angelica Archangelica Root Oil
21Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
22Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
23Jasminum Officinale Oil
24Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate
25Polysilicone-15
26Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
271,2-Hexanediol
28Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
29Pentylene Glycol
30Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
31Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
32Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
33Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
34C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
35Hydroxyacetophenone
36Adenosine
37Glycerin
38Butylene Glycol
39Ethyl Hexanediol
40Tocopherol
41Ethylhexylglycerin
42Xanthan Gum
43Disodium EDTA
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

Fragrance

Beauty of Joseon

None

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

Not included

Ingredient
Biotherm
Beauty of Joseon
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

₩16,400₩79,900

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF50+

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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.

For sensitive skin, eczema, pregnancy or other special cases, please do not decide on this analysis alone and consult a dermatologist.

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