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Shiseido Universal Defense E SPF50+/PA++++ vs Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Plus

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Original
S

Universal Defense E SPF50+/PA++++

Shiseido

₩114,240

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Dupe
D

Green Mild Up Sun Plus

Dr.G

₩18,670

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79Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
8Shared in full list (63·36)
3/5Benefit 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

Zinc Oxide,CI 77947, Hyaluronic Acid and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 8 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDrynessSensitivity & redness

Across the full lists, both focus on moisture, 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 Shiseido side does include fragrance, phenoxyethanol and sodium metabisulfite, so if fragrance or preservatives are a concern, the Dr.G option may sit easier.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of paraben and mineral oil
  • About 84% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds ingredients for brightening and antioxidant.
79/100

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
3/5Benefits covered
8Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsMedium

Efficacy

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

Moisture
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Camellia Japonica seed Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment
Brightening
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Soothing
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica 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 · 2 (1 uncommon)

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

Zinc Oxide,CI 77947UV protectionKorea MFDS-listedUpper blend in both

A mineral UV filter that reflects sunlight, listed by Korea's MFDS.

Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

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

“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.

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
Dr.G36 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Zinc Oxide,CI 77947
3Propanediol
4Butyloctyl Salicylate
5Propylheptyl Caprylate
6Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
7Cyclohexasiloxane
8Caprylyl Methicone
9Isododecane
10Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
11Methyl Trimethicone
12Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
13Disteardimonium Hectorite
14Magnesium Sulfate
15Triethoxycaprylylsilane
161,2-Hexanediol
17Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
18Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
19Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
20Glyceryl Caprylate
21Caprylyl Glycol
22Ethylhexylglycerin
23Sodium Hyaluronate
24Butylene Glycol
25Tocopherol
26Centella Asiatica Extract
27Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
28Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
29Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
307-Dehydrocholesterol
31Houttuynia Cordata Extract
32Ectoin
33Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
34Lactobacillus Ferment
35Hydroxycinnamic Acid
36Rutin
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

Dr.G

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
Shiseido
Dr.G
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

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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.

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