Verified dupe · Sunscreen

Shiseido Universal Defense E SPF50+/PA++++ vs AHC Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick

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Original
S

Universal Defense E SPF50+/PA++++

Shiseido

₩114,240

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Dupe
A

Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick

AHC

₩9,850

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85Dupe match score /100
5Shared key ingredients
15Shared in full list (63·76)
4/5Benefit coverage

As of Jun 26 · 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 Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 15 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forUV protectionSoothing

Good for anyone who wants to block UV while soothing the skin. Both products carry UV-blocking ingredients and green tea that supports calm, so they keep skin comfortable.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • UV protection and soothing near the luxury level
  • Easy-to-apply stick form
  • About 91% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The luxury product adds camellia ingredients and tone-care ingredients, 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
4/5Benefits covered
15Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsHigh

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
Camellia Japonica seed Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Brightening
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, (-)-alpha-bisabolol
Firmness
Dupe only
1 contributing ingredients
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Soothing
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, (-)-alpha-bisabolol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract,Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
UV protection
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Titanium Dioxide,CI 77891, Zinc Oxide,CI 77947, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Key shared ingredients · 5 (3 uncommon)

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

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateUV protectionKorea MFDS-listed

An organic filter that absorbs UVB rays.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateUV protectionKorea MFDS-listed

An organic UVA filter.

An organic UV filter covering both UVA and UVB.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAntioxidantKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A green tea extract with antioxidants like catechins that keeps skin feeling fresh.

Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A signature humectant that pulls in and holds water, leaving skin hydrated and smooth.

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.

Shiseido63 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Dimethicone
3Alcohol
4Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
5Zinc Oxide,CI 77947
6Caprylyl Methicone
7Butylene Glycol
8Glycerin
9C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
10Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
11Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
12PEG-100 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
13Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
14Diisopropyl Sebacate
15Myristyl Myristate
16Titanium Dioxide,CI 77891
17Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
18Silica
19다이메틸아크릴아마이드/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트크로스폴리머
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
20Phenoxyethanol
21Triethoxycaprylylsilane
22Mica,CI 77019
23Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
24Isostearic Acid
25Succinoglycan
26Disodium EDTA
27Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
28Tocopheryl Acetate
29Citric Acid
30BHT
312-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
32Sodium Metaphosphate
33Tocopherol
34Aluminum Hydroxide
35Sodium Citrate
36Sodium Metabisulfite
37Sunset Yellow FCF,CI 15985
38Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
39Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract
40Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
41Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
42Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
43Ectoin
44Isodonis Japonicus Leaf/Stalk Extract
45Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
46PEG-12 Dimethicone
47Tartrazine,CI 19140
48Camellia Japonica seed Extract
49Fast Acid Magenta,CI 17200
50Disodium Phosphate
51Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract
52Hydrolyzed Silk
53Polyquaternium-51
54Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
55Ergothioneine
56Sodium Phosphate
57Tin Oxide
58Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
59Benzyl Benzoate
60Citronellol
61Geraniol
62Limonene
63Linalool
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

Shiseido

FragrancePhenoxyethanolSodium Metabisulfite

AHC

FragranceDehydroacetic AcidPotassium Sorbate

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
Shiseido
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

  • Apply it generously without gaps to expect the protection level 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

₩9,850₩114,240

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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.

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