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HERA UV Protector Active Sun Balm vs esnature Aqua 365 UV Sun Cream

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Original
H

UV Protector Active Sun Balm

HERA

₩46,920

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Dupe
E

Aqua 365 UV Sun Cream

esnature

₩12,490

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85Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
16Shared in full list (47·42)
5/6Benefit 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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 16 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDrynessDullness & spots

Across the full lists, both focus on moisture, brightening, firmness, 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 HERA side does include fragrance, so if fragrance or preservatives are a concern, the esnature option may sit easier.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of paraben and mineral oil
  • About 73% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds ingredients for antioxidant.
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.

2Shared key actives
5/6Benefits covered
16Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsMedium
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
4 contributing ingredients
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Brightening
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Firmness
Both cover it
1 contributing ingredients
Adenosine
Soothing
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Panthenol, Allantoin
Antioxidant
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
UV protection
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Key shared ingredients · 2

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateUV protectionKorea MFDS-listed

An organic UVA filter.

Ethylhexyl TriazoneUV protectionKorea MFDS-listed

An organic UVB 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.

HERA47 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Dibutyl Adipate
3Synthetic Wax
4Dicaprylyl Carbonate
5Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
6Butyloctyl Salicylate
7Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
8Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
9Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
10Ethylhexyl Triazone
11Ozokerite
12Niacinamide
13Polysilicone-15
14Vinyl Dimethicone
15Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
16Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
17Glyceryl Caprylate
18Butylene Glycol
19Sodium Chloride
20Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
21Propanediol
22Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
23Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
24Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate
25Ethylhexylglycerin
26Adenosine
27Ethylhexyl Palmitate
28Tocopherol
291,2-Hexanediol
30Pentylene Glycol
31Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract
32Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract,Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
33Carbomer
34Disodium EDTA
35Tocopheryl Acetate
36Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
37Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
38Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract,Paeonia Lactiflora Flower Extract
39Beta-Carotene,CI 75130
40Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
41DNA
42Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
43Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
44Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
45Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water
46Panthenol
473-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
esnature42 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Dibutyl Adipate
3Polymethylsilsesquioxane
4Propanediol
5Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
6Butyloctyl Salicylate
7Ethylhexyl Triazone
8Niacinamide
9Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
10Caprylyl Methicone
11Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
12Glycerin
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
131,2-Hexanediol
14Butylene Glycol
15Laminaria Japonica Extract
16Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
17Panthenol
18Allantoin
19Veronicastrum Sibiricum Extract
20Artemisia Gmelinii Extract
21Sodium Hyaluronate
22Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
23Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
24Beta-Glucan
25Tocopherol
26Methylpropanediol
27Dipropylene Glycol
28Fructooligosaccharides
29Adenosine
30Hydrogenated Lecithin
31Pentylene Glycol
32Decyl Glucoside
33Ethylhexylglycerin
34Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
35Tromethamine
36Carbomer
37Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
38Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
39Xanthan Gum
40Behenyl Alcohol
41Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
42Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
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

HERA

Fragrance

esnature

None

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

Not included

Ingredient
HERA
esnature
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

₩12,490₩46,920

esnature Aqua 365 UV Sun Cream

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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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