Be it Korean sunscreens or western sunscreens; Sunscreen, hands down, is the most crucial skincare product and I am sure you know the importance of wearing sunscreen daily by now. If you still haven’t made this a mandatory ritual in your skincare routine, then I suggest you go through this post here and find out why one should wear sunscreen daily. I can’t stress this enough, Be it in summer or winter, or rain, indoors or outdoors, sunscreen is a must.
Both UVA and UVB rays emitted by the sun are harmful to the skin. UVB rays are shorter and can’t penetrate, but they cause sunburns and tanning. UVA, however, is more damaging as it can penetrate through the skin and can affect your skin at deeper levels, causing skin cancer in the longer run. Not applying sunscreen daily can lead to hyperpigmentation, redness, sunburn, blotchy skin, and worsen rosacea and eczema. Sunscreen not only prevents premature skin aging, but it also protects you from skin cancer as well.
Okay, now, as we are clear here, you must be wondering if we already have American sunscreens in the market. Then
Why Korean sunscreens ??
Allow me to explain.
Well, we all know that Korean skincare has made its mark in the beauty and skincare industry. Thanks to the Glass skin trend (Read all about the 10-step Korean skincare routine here) it spread like a wave and wooed us with its gorgeous skincare routine and impeccable formulations. Korean skincare is all about hydration, their lightweight and soothing formulas are what make their products stand out. Unlike western sunscreens, Korean sunscreens are transparent, lightweight, nongreasy with no white cast, and quite affordable. They are so innovative and advanced that they have been formulated with moisturizing, hydrating ingredients like allantoin, ceramide, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and cica, etc. And that’s what I love the most about Korean skincare as it does not just focus on giving immediate results but long-term effects.
now let’s dive into the world of Korean sunscreens
Here are the best Korean sunscreens
The beauty of Joseon Relief Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
The beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Sunscreen is an organic sunscreen that glides gently on the skin. This soothing formula is a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50 + and PA ++++. It has skin-calming ingredients like Rice bran water and camellia sinesis, which makes it a great sunscreen for people with sensitive skin types. Niacinamide in the sunscreen protects and prevents hyperpigmentation and aging. It is a non-sticky formula. Neither feels heavier on the skin and nor it leaves a white cast on your skin. This non-irritating formula is gentle on the skin and has a watery gel-like texture that readily gets absorbed into the skin.
However, during the Joseon Dynasty, rice bran water was called ‘miansu,’ which signifies water that beautifies the skin, and is used like today’s toner. Rice is clearly a winner in Asian skincare. Find out how to make Rice water at home, and use it as a toner for the face and the longest and healthiest hair as well.
Buy from AmazonCosrx Aloe soothing sun cream
This aloe sun soothing cream is one of the best Korean sunscreens available. It is like a light moisturizer, unlike other sunscreens that leave the skin dry and stripped of hydration. The key ingredient, Aloe arborescence Leaf Extract, soothes and moisturizes the skin at the same time. What makes this sunscreen more amazing is that it is free of Oxybenzone, a harmful and controversial ingredient in our sunscreens. It is a mineral sunscreen and is suitable for all skin types. The lightweight and moisturizing texture make it perfect for all skin types. The sun cream glides effortlessly and gets absorbed quickly into the skin without feeling greasy, sweaty, or leaving a white cast!
Here are the 10 best skincare products by Cosrx that you must have a look at. It’s one of the best brands in Korean skincare.
Buy from AmazonETUDE HOUSE Sun prise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk SPF50+
Etude House Sun prise Mild Sun milk is a mineral sunscreen that is gentle on sensitive skin. It softly blocks and reflects UV rays on the outer surface of the skin. . Formulated with natural ingredients like
- Carex Humillis Root Extract & Sunflower seeds for UV protection effect
- Acerola (Barbados Cherry) + Acai Berry for strengthening skin vitality
- Portulaca Oleracea & Centella Asiatic & Mistletoe leaves for soothing skin
- Aloe Vera & Hyaluronic Acid for hydration.
Doesn’t leave any white cast
Buy from AmazonRound lab Birch juice Sunscreen
Round lab Birch Juice sunscreen is formulated with all the benefits of Silver Birch tree sap and offers cool and fresh energy like a refreshing breeze. This one not only protects the skin from UV rays but also helps to improve wrinkles on the skin. It offers a unique vita moisture barrier as it forms a moisture film when stimulated by UV rays on dull skin, making it moist and fresh. The amino acids, minerals, and Vita Hyaluronic Acid in the Birch Sap supply rich moisture to the skin to help prevent most UV rays.
Offers a three-step moisture-charge effect that doesn’t dry out –
- – Moisture pathway- open Glyceryl Glucoside promotes the production of Aquaporins, opening the skin’s moisture pathway.
- – Moisture hydration Moisture boosting effect that does not dry out the abundant moisture of the Inje Tree Birch Sap.
- – Moisture lock Vita Hyaluronic Acid forms a moisture film to increase the moisturizing power of the skin and to keep it moist.
TOCOBO Sunscreen Set [Bio Watery Sun Cream + Cotton Soft Sun Stick]
Tocobo sun cream and sun stick are perfect if you are looking for a sunscreen that is handy and the fact that it comes in a stick form makes it great for reapplication too. Comes with an SPF 50 + PA++++, it is soft on the skin and leaves it moisturized after application. Has four herb complexes with anti-inflammatory effects which soothe the skin.
Buy from AmazonIUNIK Centella Calming Daily Moisture Sunscreen Reef-Safe UVA UVB, SPF 50+
This sunscreen is the perfect example of why Korean sunscreens are better as this one is far more than just UV protection. A chemical sunscreen forged with Beta-Glucan, Centella Asiatica, Adenosine, & Niacinamide. Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen helps Moisturize, Soothe, Hydrate, & Glow up your skin while protecting it from UV damage. Provides strong SPF 50+ PA++++ protection against UV rays, while also helping to keep skin moisturized instead of stripping it away.
A broad-spectrum sunscreen that provides strong sun coverage from both UVA and UVB rays. A soft texture like that of a gel makes it easily absorbable without leaving behind any white cast on the skin. It’s non-sticky and fragrance-free.
Buy from AmazonISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
Hyaluronic acid watery sun gel by Isntree is an amazing sunscreen that not only blocks UV rays gently but also moisturizes the skin with eight types of hyaluronic acid. With SPF 50+ PA++++ blocks, UV rays chemically increased. Active ingredients help to soothe heated skin, alleviating skin irritation and preventing dryness. Moisturizing feeling without a white cast or sticky finish, making it comfortable to use every day.
Buy from AmazonPURITO Daily Go-To Sunscreen
They developed the new PURITO hybrid sunscreen with both chemical and physical filters to provide exceptionally high, broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. This makes it a hybrid sunscreen. Its fragrance-free and moisturizing formula instantly melts on the skin during application, allowing an easy and even spread. The lightweight texture leaves a sheer finish with no white cast. Great for all skin types, including sensitive skin. oxybenzone, octocrylene free, fragrance and artificial dye free.
Buy from AmazonONE THING Centella Moisturizing Sunscreen
ONE THING Moisturizing Sunscreen with Centella is a physical(mineral) sunscreen with no chemical filters that adhere lightly to the skin calming down irritations and delivering moisture. It reflects UV rays by creating a protective layer on the skin. Containing Centella Extract, it helps to soothe and moisturize skin irritated due to UV rays. Mineral sunscreens tend to leave a white cast. Although using inorganic filters, and advanced moisturizing formulation this, however, leaves a minimum white cast on the skin and absorbs quickly without feeling sticky or greasy. Using Zinc Oxide, a UV protection ingredient, the sunscreen is gentle for sensitive skin and suitable for everyone.
Buy from AmazonISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Zinc Oxide
Great for sensitive skin. It is a mineral sunscreen with 100% ZINC OXIDE, which effectively blocks the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. Photolyse enzyme is a repair enzyme, derived from plankton, which helps repair damage caused by the sun. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps to boost the skin’s natural defenses, protects against environmental damage, and fights the early signs of skin aging.
Buy from AmazonMissha All Around Safe Block Soft Finish Sun Milk
This Hybrid sunscreen by Missha is a double-layer UV-blocking system that holds up to water and sweat. Providing long-lasting and impenetrable UV protection, even as humidity rises. This makes it a perfect option for those who live in high-humidity environments. Its water-holding capacity also makes it great for oily skin types. This Silky Porous Powder has a silky texture that stabilizes in a low-viscosity fluid providing for lightweight, smooth application. It offers a mild skin tone correcting effect; skin looks radiant and fresh. Free of oxybenzone, it is water and sweat-resistant. Makes sense, Doesn’t it !!
Buy from AmazonA’PIEU Pure Block Daily Sunscreen Cream SPF45/PA+++
A’pieu pure block daily sunscreen cream comes with an SPF 45 PA+++ that protects the skin from harmful UVA & UVB rays. Offers a dewy and refreshing finish for all skin types, including oily and combination skin. Thanks to its fast-absorbing formula, it is lightweight, non-sticky, non-greasy, and leaves no white cast. This is a hydrating sunscreen among other Korean sunscreens, you can wear it like a moisturizer or cream while it works like a sunscreen.
Buy from Amazon[DearKlairs] All Day Airy Sunscreen
With SPF 50+ PA++++ – The all-Day Airy Sunscreen by Klairs is lightweight and non-greasy. Just like other Korean sunscreens, this also has a water-based gel texture which leaves a refreshing finish and no white cast. Formulated with mild components, it’s non-irritating, fragrance-free, noncomedogenic, and compatible with all skin types.
Buy from AmazonSuntique I’m Pure Cica Suncream
Suntique I’m Pure suncream is a physical sunscreen with no biologically harmful ingredients such as PABA, avobenzone, oxybenzone, fragrance, phthalate, paraben, and chemical UV filters. It contains plenty of CICA (natural ingredients with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties) galactomisses, vitamins, and amino acids. It’s specially designed for sensitive skin. For children with sensitive skin, it is safe. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties also make it great for oily skin types. Moist and soft cream formulation with less white cast gives a natural skin tone correction effect.
Buy from AmazonDERMALOGY by NEOGEN LAB Airy Sunscreen
This Korean Sunscreen by Neogen labs does not leave any white cast and works well on any skin tone and type. Being a chemical sunscreen, this, however, does not clog pores. It’s non-sticky, and daily sunscreen applies easily, just like an essence. The fast-absorbing and non-greasy formula leave the skin fresh and soft. Airy sunscreen contains 20 types of plant extracts to soothe, moisturize, control sebum and keep your skin healthy even under harsh sunlight. Contain a porous powder that helps sebum adsorption, hence non-comedogenic, reducing greasiness for a soft finish.
Buy from AmazonAHC Natural Perfection Double Shield Sun Stick
This sunstick by AHC is a daily treatment in your final skincare routine. Great for reapplication. This is great to carry around and reapplied wherever or whenever required. Fun fact, we spotted BTS using a copious amount of this double-shield sunscreen during the season of Bon voyage. Formulated to shield entirely the skin from infrared rays as well as ultraviolet rays. it is a chemical sunscreen that soothes sensitized skin
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