Hey guys, for the seasoned Korean sunscreen users out there, what is your all time best recommendation? There is so much talk on social media about K-beauty sunscreen that I don’t know where to start Any recommendations would be helpful, thanks
I tried a couple dozen Korean sunscreen brands, and like most of them. But if I had to pick, Skin1004 Centella Hyalucica is just the blue one (Water Fit Serum UV), it’s great for oily/sensitive skin, it got me through the retinization process. Forget everything you know about sunscreens, traditionally the smell the heaviness, the stinging. You get none of it with this one, and many other kbeauty sunscreens actually. It glideson nicely and is absorbed quickly. You will particularly notice this if you live in a humid environment.
The packaging is also very friendly for reapplication on the go. It features a smart, ergonomically designed pump.
I have been using Beauty of Joseon lately with a a sperate moisturizer. I first apply the moisturizer small amount then apply Beauty of Joseon. What I love about it this way is the duration of protection. it lasts for many hours without feeling dryness over my face or the need the re apply it. Love it
I have been using Beauty of Joseon lately with a a sperate moisturizer. I first apply the moisturizer small amount then apply Beauty of Joseon. What I love about it this way is the duration of protection. it lasts for many hours without feeling dryness over my face or the need the re apply it. Love it
I also like beauty of joseon, it's got this really lightweight consistency, speards very smoothly on the skin leaving no greasy residue behind (which is the main selling point for me because I have oily skin and I live in a humid climate). I don't know where you live @BrainyBoss but if you have a high UV index in your area, you should reapply every two hours regardless.
I personally gotta vote for Skin1004 Madagascar Centella hyalucica water fit sun cream (wow that’s a mouthful). It’s spreads easy, very hydrating and leaves no white cast whatsoever on brown skin. Also the pump dispenser makes very easy to reapply when am out and about. Total win
I also like beauty of joseon, it's got this really lightweight consistency, speards very smoothly on the skin leaving no greasy residue behind (which is the main selling point for me because I have oily skin and I live in a humid climate). I don't know where you live @BrainyBoss but if you have a high UV index in your area, you should reapply every two hours regardless.
UV index in my city is bellow 6 nowadays. I really find it hard to reapply every 2 hours but when top sunny I just feel it that I must reapply and I do so. I think I must start considering sunscreen sticks for re applying
I agree that Beauty of Joseon is amazing. At first I thought it’s just the trendy product of the moment being hyped by everyone, but I tried it and loved. It has none of the characteristics that usually make me skip sunscreen (stickiness, smell, greasiness) this this is just like a lightweight moisturizer, so I no longer skip sunscreen. As a bonus, it has a ton og benefitial ingredients beside the uv filter. I’ll post below a photo of the ingredient list for Beauty of Joseon.
I recommend Beauty of Joseon sunscreen as well, it’s very lightweight (in fact I keep it in the fridge on hot days, otherwise it comes out too fast when I wanna use it), at the same time it’s moisturizing and doesn’t leave a shine. It was my gateway to K-beauty sunscreens. I have since aquired quite the collection
I recommend Beauty of Joseon sunscreen as well, it’s very lightweight (in fact I keep it in the fridge on hot days, otherwise it comes out too fast when I wanna use it), at the same time it’s moisturizing and doesn’t leave a shine. It was my gateway to K-beauty sunscreens. I have since aquired quite the collection View attachment 1802
I was on a business trip in Saudi Arabia and bought Beauty of Joseon sunscreen there online. honestly I didn't like it maybe because of the high humidity in Jeddah city
Just wanted to add a quick update to my original comment from a couple of years ago.
Back then, I shared a few Korean sunscreens I was really enjoying and linked to a longer post where I reviewed more than 10 different options. Since then, I've tried quite a few more, and there are two that I think deserve a mention:
Both have become regulars in my rotation. They feel comfortable on the skin, wear well throughout the day, and are products I'd happily repurchase.
couple of quick notes: both are chemical (organic) sunscreens rather than mineral sunscreens, so neither leaves a white cast. The Haru Haru has a lightweight, slightly more natural/satin finish, while the By Wishtrend feels a bit more moisturizing and works well when my skin is on the drier side thanks to the added Panthenol in the formula
The recommendations in my original post still hold up, but if I were updating that list today, these two would definitely be included.
Any recommendations would be helpful, thanks 
the blue one (Water Fit Serum UV), it’s great for oily/sensitive skin, it got me through the retinization process. Forget everything you know about sunscreens, traditionally the smell the heaviness, the stinging. You get none of it with this one, and many other kbeauty sunscreens actually. It glideson nicely and is absorbed quickly. You will particularly notice this if you live in a humid environment.
