Verified dupe · Sunscreen

Kiehl's Better Screen UV Serum vs VT ECM Air Cloud Melacare Sun Cream

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Original
K

Better Screen UV Serum

Kiehl's

₩44,430

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Dupe
V

ECM Air Cloud Melacare Sun Cream

VT

₩16,770

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0%₩27,660 savedOne luxury buys 2 dupes
85Dupe match score /100
5Shared key ingredients
15Shared in full list (35·65)
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

Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 15 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forSun protectionFirmness

Good for anyone who wants sun protection with a bit of firmness. Both hold a firmness-supporting peptide ingredient that keeps skin comfortable.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Sun protection and firmness close to the luxury
  • Both skip fragrance & parabens
  • About 62% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The luxury pick adds a UV-filter ingredient, so it works with a few more ingredients.
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.

5Shared key actives
3/3Benefits covered
15Shared 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
Glycerin, Camellia Japonica seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol
Brightening
Dupe only
4 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, Tranexamic Acid, 바이오사카라이드검-1,3-O-에틸아스코빅애씨드
Firmness
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen
Soothing
Dupe only
2 contributing ingredients
Madecassoside, Panthenol
Antioxidant
Dupe only
2 contributing ingredients
바이오사카라이드검-1,3-O-에틸아스코빅애씨드, Astaxanthin
UV protection
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Key shared ingredients · 5

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.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1PeptideKorea MFDS-listed

A peptide used for skin texture care.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7PeptideKorea MFDS-listed

A peptide used for skin texture care.

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.

Kiehl's35 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Dicaprylyl Carbonate
3Alcohol Denat.
4Glycerin
5Ethylhexyl Triazone
6Dimethicone
7Propanediol
8Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
9Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
10Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
11Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
12Silica
13Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
14Cetearyl Alcohol
15Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
16Tocopherol
17Butylene Glycol
18Lauroyl Lysine
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
19Phenoxyethanol
20Sodium Hydroxide
21Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
22Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
23Hydroxyacetophenone
24Cetearyl Glucoside
25Cellulose
26Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
27Xanthan Gum
28Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
29Sorbitan Isostearate
30Polysorbate 60
31Carbomer
32Sodium Lactate
33Polysorbate 20
34Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
35Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
VT65 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Dibutyl Adipate
3Butyloctyl Salicylate
4Ethylhexyl Triazone
5Niacinamide
6Caprylyl Methicone
7Drometrizole Trisiloxane
8Diisopropyl Sebacate
9Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
10Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
11Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
121,2-Hexanediol
13Silica
14Tromethamine
15Propanediol
16Pentylene Glycol
17Glyceryl Stearate
18Polymethylsilsesquioxane
19Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
20Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
21Methoxyphenylethenyl t-butylbenzoate
22Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
23Cetyl Alcohol
24Trimethylsiloxysilicate
25Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
26Phenethyl Benzoate
27Methylpropanediol
28Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
29Carbomer
30Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
31Ethylhexylglycerin
32Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
33Xanthan Gum
34Adenosine
35Glycerin
36Polyether-1
37Sodium Polyacrylate
38Panax Ginseng Root Extract
39바이오사카라이드검-1,3-O-에틸아스코빅애씨드
40Glutathione
41Sodium Hyaluronate
42Ascorbic Acid
43Tocopherol
44Hydrolyzed Collagen
45Hyaluronic Acid
46Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
47Camellia Japonica seed Extract
48Tranexamic Acid
49Alpha-Arbutin
50Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
51Butylene Glycol
52Sodium DNA
53Madecassoside
54Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
55Sodium Lactate
56Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract
57Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Water
58Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
59Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
60Panthenol
61Polysorbate 20
62Hydrolyzed Elastin
63Astaxanthin
64Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
65Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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

Kiehl's

Phenoxyethanol

VT

None

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
Kiehl's
VT
Fragrance
None
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.

Before you reach for this dupe

  • Apply enough to leave no gaps so you can expect the protection on the label.

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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VT ECM Air Cloud Melacare Sun Cream

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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.

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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