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The History of Whoo UV Ultimate Moisture Sunquid vs AHC Masters Aqua Rich Sun Cream

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Original
T

UV Ultimate Moisture Sunquid

The History of Whoo

₩40,210

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Dupe
A

Masters Aqua Rich Sun Cream

AHC

₩21,940

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0%₩18,270 savedA value dupe verified by ingredients
85Dupe match score /100
3Shared key ingredients
16Shared in full list (70·42)
6/6Benefit 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, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 16 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDrynessDullness & spots

Across the full lists, both focus on moisture, brightening, firmness, soothing, antioxidant and uv. They don't share every ingredient, but the payoff lands in a similar place.

Neither product lists paraben and mineral oil. The The History of Whoo side does include fragrance, so if fragrance or preservatives are a concern, the AHC option may sit easier.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of paraben and mineral oil
  • About 45% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original packs in more ingredients for uv protection.
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.

3Shared key actives
6/6Benefits covered
16Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsMedium
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
Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Ceramide NP
Brightening
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Ascorbic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Niacinamide
Firmness
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Adenosine, Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Soothing
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Panthenol, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Both cover it
1 contributing ingredients
Ascorbic Acid
UV protection
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Drometrizole Trisiloxane

Key shared ingredients · 3

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.

Ethylhexyl TriazoneUV protectionKorea MFDS-listed

An organic UVB filter.

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.

The History of Whoo70 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Alcohol Denat.
3Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
4Isononyl Isononanoate
5Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
6Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
7Drometrizole Trisiloxane
8Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
9Diisopropyl Sebacate
10Cetearyl Alcohol
11Dipropylene Glycol
12Ethylhexyl Triazone
13Silica
14Dicaprylyl Carbonate
15Panthenol
16Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
17Cetearyl Glucoside
18Decyl Glucoside
19Dimethicone
20Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
21Carbomer
22Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
23Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
24Tromethamine
25Adenosine
26Butylene Glycol
27Tocopherol
28Polysilicone-11
291,2-Hexanediol
30Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Extract
31Glycerin
32Dimethicone Crosspolymer
33Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
34Xanthan Gum
35Glutathione
36Trisodium EDTA
37Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract,Asparagus Lucidus Root Extract
38Caprylyl Glycol
39Arginine
40Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
41Angelica Gigas Root Extract
42Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract
43Glutamic Acid
44Ascorbic Acid
45Sodium Hyaluronate
46Ethylhexylglycerin
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
61Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
62Benzyl Benzoate
63Citronellol
64Hexyl Cinnamal
65Linalool
66Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
67Limonene
68Hydroxycitronellal
69Geraniol
70Benzyl Salicylate
AHC42 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Dibutyl Adipate
3Propanediol
4Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
5Polymethylsilsesquioxane
6Ethylhexyl Triazone
7Niacinamide
8Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
9Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
10Caprylyl Methicone
11Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
12Glycerin
13Butylene Glycol
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
141,2-Hexanediol
15Pentylene Glycol
16Behenyl Alcohol
17Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
18Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
19Decyl Glucoside
20Tromethamine
21Carbomer
22Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
23Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
24Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
25Ethylhexylglycerin
26Adenosine
27Xanthan Gum
28Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
29t-Butyl Alcohol
30Tocopherol
31Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
32Ascorbic Acid
33Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
34Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
35Malus Domestica Fruit Extract,Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
36Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Juice
37Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
38Ceramide NP
39Phytosphingosine
40Hydrogenated Lecithin
41Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
42Artemisia Capillaris Extract
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

AHC

None

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

Not included

Ingredient
The History of Whoo
AHC
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.

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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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