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Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector SPF50+/PA++++ vs AHC Masters Airy Rich Sun Stick

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Original
S

Clear Stick UV Protector SPF50+/PA++++

Shiseido

₩35,700

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Dupe
A

Masters Airy Rich Sun Stick

AHC

₩25,900

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0%₩9,800 savedA value dupe verified by ingredients
66Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
6Shared in full list (29·29)
1/3Benefit 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

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

In the full lists, 6 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Both lean toward uv. Beyond that shared goal the lineups differ, so the overlap ends there.

Neither product lists paraben. The AHC does list fragrance though, so check the label if your skin tends to react to those.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • UV protection on par with the original
  • Free of paraben
  • About 27% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds ingredients for moisture and antioxidant.
  • The price gap is not large, so the original is also worth considering for deeper care.
66/100

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
1/3Benefits covered
6Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchLow
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsLow

Efficacy

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

Moisture
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Firmness
Dupe only
1 contributing ingredients
Madecassic Acid
Soothing
Dupe only
3 contributing ingredients
Madecassic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
UV protection
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate

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.

An organic UV filter covering both UVA and UVB.

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.

Shiseido29 ingredients
1Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
2Octocrylene
3Homosalate
4Mineral Oil,Paraffinum Liquidum
5Hydroxystearic Acid
6Triethylhexanoin
7Ethylhexyl Salicylate
8PEG/PPG-9/2 Dimethyl Ether
9Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
10Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
11Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
12Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
13C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
14Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
15Polyamide-8
16Silica Dimethyl Silylate
17PPG-17
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
18Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
19Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
20BHT
21Tocopherol
22Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
23PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
24Tocopheryl Acetate
25PEG-6
26Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
27Silica
28Limonene
29Linalool
AHC29 ingredients
1Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
2Polyethylene
3Caprylyl Methicone
4Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
5Ethylhexyl Palmitate
6Isopropyl Palmitate
7Dicaprylyl Carbonate
8Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
9Dibutyl Adipate
10Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
11Ozokerite
12Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
13Ethylhexyl Triazone
14Vinyl Dimethicone
15Polysilicone-15
16Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
17Centella Asiatica Extract
18Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
19Glyceryl Caprylate
20Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
21Triethoxycaprylylsilane
22Tocopherol
23Calamine
24Madecassic Acid
25Asiaticoside
26Asiatic Acid
27Limonene
28Linalool
29Eugenol
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

Fragrance

AHC

Fragrance

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
Contains
None

Whether each product contains ingredients some prefer to avoid. A preference, not a safety verdict.

Before you reach for this dupe

  • It contains fragrance, so try a small area first if you are sensitive to scent.

Reactions vary from person to person. If your skin is sensitive or you have a specific condition, please consult a dermatologist.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩25,900₩35,700

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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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