APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen vs Round Lab Round Lab Birch Juice SPF 50+
A side-by-side comparison of two Korean sunscreens — ingredients, skin-type fit, size and live UK prices — to help you decide which to buy.
APLB
Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen
£11.65 delivered
£7.80 + £3.85 delivery · free over £50
Ships from overseas6–15 business days · Express £5.39, 4–8 business days
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Round Lab
Round Lab Birch Juice SPF 50+
£19.70 delivered
£15.75 + £3.95 delivery · free over £25
Ships from UK2–3 days
Ships from UK · £24.90 delivered at MOIDA£21.00 + £3.90 delivery · free over £30 · 2–5 working days
Compare all prices| Price (from) | £7.80 | £15.75 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sunscreens | Sunscreens |
| Key ingredient | Retinol + Vitamin C | Birch Juice |
| Best for | oily, combination, normal | oily, combination, normal |
| Targets | hydration, barrier | protection, matte |
| Size | 40ml | 50ml |
Which should you choose?
APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen centres on Retinol + Vitamin C, while Round Lab Round Lab Birch Juice SPF 50+ leads with Birch Juice. Both work for oily, combination, normal skin, so it often comes down to texture, price and the active you want to prioritise. On price, APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen is currently the better value — but prices change daily, so check both below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen and Round Lab Round Lab Birch Juice SPF 50+?
Both are Korean sunscreens. APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen is built around Retinol + Vitamin C, while Round Lab Round Lab Birch Juice SPF 50+ leads with Birch Juice. Both suit oily, combination, normal skin.
Which is cheaper, APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen or Round Lab Round Lab Birch Juice SPF 50+?
APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen is currently the cheaper of the two at around £7.80. We check both prices daily across the UK retailers we compare, and each one shows when it was last checked.
Can I use APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen and Round Lab Round Lab Birch Juice SPF 50+ together?
In most routines you can layer different product types, but two products of the same step (e.g. two sunscreens) are usually used as alternatives rather than together. Patch-test new actives and introduce one at a time.
Still deciding? See the full ranking
Both of these are Korean sunscreens. Our ranked round-ups price-compare every option we rate for each skin type they suit, not just these two.