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The History of Whoo UV Ultimate Anti-Wrinkle Sun vs Mediheal Madecassoside Sun Stick

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Original
T

UV Ultimate Anti-Wrinkle Sun

The History of Whoo

₩27,200

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Dupe
M

Madecassoside Sun Stick

Mediheal

₩23,900

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0%₩3,300 savedA value dupe verified by ingredients
81Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
18Shared in full list (75·59)
5/6Benefit 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, 18 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 Mediheal does list fragrance though, so check the label if your skin tends to react to those.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of paraben and mineral oil
  • About 12% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds ingredients for antioxidant.
  • The price gap is not large, so the original is also worth considering for deeper care.
81/100

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
18Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsLow

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
Panthenol, Glycerin, Cholesterol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Brightening
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Ascorbic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, (-)-alpha-bisabolol
Firmness
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Adenosine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Soothing
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Panthenol, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, (-)-alpha-bisabolol
Antioxidant
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Ascorbic Acid
UV protection
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Titanium Dioxide,CI 77891, Zinc Oxide,CI 77947, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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.

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.

The History of Whoo75 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3Isododecane
4Dipropylene Glycol
5Zinc Oxide,CI 77947
6Ethylhexyl Salicylate
7Sorbitan Olivate
8Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
9Dicaprylyl Carbonate
10Glycerin
11Isohexadecane
12Titanium Dioxide,CI 77891
13Disteardimonium Hectorite
14Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
15Isodecyl Neopentanoate
16Panthenol
17Phenethyl Benzoate
18Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
19Glyceryl Caprylate
20PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
21Aluminum Hydroxide
22Stearic Acid
23Triethoxycaprylylsilane
24Ethylhexylglycerin
25Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
26Magnesium Sulfate
271,2-Hexanediol
28Adenosine
29Tocopherol
30Butylene Glycol
31Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
32Glutathione
33Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract,Asparagus Lucidus Root Extract
34Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
35Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
36Hydrogenated Lecithin
37Dimethicone Crosspolymer
38Arginine
39Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
40Angelica Gigas Root Extract
41Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract
42Glutamic Acid
43Ascorbic Acid
44Cholesterol
45Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
46Sorbitan Oleate
47Glycoproteins
48Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
49Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
50Panax Ginseng Root Extract
51Typha Angustifolia Spike Extract
52Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
53Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract,Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
54Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
55Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
56Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract
57Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
58Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract,Ledebouriella Seseloides Root Extract
59Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
60Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
61Carbomer
62Sodium Lactate
63Polysorbate 20
64Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
65Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
66Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
67Benzyl Benzoate
68Citronellol
69Hexyl Cinnamal
70Linalool
71Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
72Limonene
73Hydroxycitronellal
74Geraniol
75Benzyl Salicylate
Mediheal59 ingredients
1Synthetic Wax
2Caprylyl Methicone
3Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
4Dibutyl Adipate
5Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
6Isopropyl Palmitate
7Silica
8Butyloctyl Salicylate
9Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
10Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
11Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
12Caprylyl Trimethicone
13Ethylhexyl Palmitate
14Ethylhexyl Triazone
15Polysilicone-15
16Microcrystalline Wax,Cera Microcristallina
17Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
18Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
19Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
20Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
21Vinyl Dimethicone
22(-)-alpha-bisabolol
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
23Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
24Titanium Dioxide,CI 77891
25Polyethylene
26Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
27Adenosine
28Isododecane
29Octyldodecanol
30Madecassoside
31Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
32Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
33Aluminum Hydroxide
34Linalool
35Hexyl Cinnamal
36Benzyl Benzoate
37Limonene
38Centella Asiatica Extract
39Water,Aqua
40Panthenol
41Squalane
42Butylene Glycol
431,2-Hexanediol
44Sodium Hyaluronate
45Pentylene Glycol
46Hydrogenated Lecithin
47Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
48Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
49Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
50Cholesterol
51Hyaluronic Acid
52Potassium Hyaluronate
53Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
54Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
55Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
56Chitosan
57Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
58Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
59Ceramide NP
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

The History of Whoo

Fragrance

Mediheal

Fragrance

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

Not included

Ingredient
The History of Whoo
Mediheal
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

  • 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.

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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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