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Pine Calming Cica Primer SunscreenMedicube
PDRN Hydrating UV Sun SerumA sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and hydration.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 24.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 22.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

Benefits

Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dibutyl Adipate, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation10
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Beta-Glucan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Salix Alba Bark Extract
Redness Reducing8
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Niacinamide, Salix Alba Bark Extract
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Dimethiconol, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethiconol, Isododecane, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Polyamide-8, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyloctyl Salicylate, C11-13 Isoalkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyamide-8, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Film Forming
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Opacifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Polymethylsilsesquioxane →Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate →Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →
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