Korean Sunscreen Guide: How to Choose Bestselling Products
Sunscreen is not just for preventing tanning, but also the most crucial step in anti-aging skincare. With a dazzling array of Korean sunscreens, do you find it hard to choose? We have specially compiled 16 best-selling sunscreen products from Beautitu, categorized into four types based on their characteristics, to help you precisely find your perfect match!
I. Deep Hydration & Essence-Like Watery Feel
These products are characterized by their high water content and serum-like texture, breaking the traditional oily impression of sunscreen. They emphasize a refreshing feel and long-lasting hydration, similar to skincare products, and are suitable for dry or dehydrated skin.
Medicube ZERO Pore Moisture Sun Serum: Emphasizes pore care and deep hydration, with a refreshing serum-like texture.
anotherface Peptathenol Aqua Barrier Sun Cream: Contains peptides and Vitamin B5 (panthenol) to repair the skin barrier while providing sun protection.
delphyr Aqua Teca Cica Soothing Sun Serum: Utilizes deep ocean ingredients and centella asiatica to provide instant cooling and hydrating effects.
LAGOM Cellus Sun Gel Plus Refreshing Water Glow Moisturizing Sun Gel: Gel texture, focusing on quick absorption without stickiness, revealing a natural watery glow.
II. Repair and Soothing for Sensitive Skin
These products are specifically designed for sensitive skin or post-sun exposure skin, containing abundant plant extracts (such as centella asiatica, probiotics) or regenerating ingredients (such as EGF). Their characteristics include low irritation and the ability to strengthen the skin's resistance to external environmental factors.
BEAUTY OF JOSEON Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++: Uses probiotic ingredients to maintain a healthy skin microbiome and soothe sensitivity.
Derma: B Everyday Sun Block: Large capacity design, gentle ingredients, dermatologically tested, suitable for the whole family.
Kopher Curepair Sun Dwrapping: Specifically designed to repair skin after UV damage, reducing redness and stinging.
Hanmi Pro Calm EGF 365 Active Sun Cream: Contains EGF regenerative factors, providing daily anti-aging and epidermal repair for 365 days.
III. Color Correction, Brightening & Tone-Up Cream
These products combine base makeup and sunscreen, characterized by their ability to correct dull skin tone, cover minor imperfections, or enhance skin radiance. They are suitable for users who desire a "no-makeup makeup" look and prefer not to apply heavy foundation.
Celimax Pore & Dark Spot Brightening Care Sunscreen: Targets dark spots and provides brightening and whitening effects.
Abib Glutathiosome CC Sunscreen Toning Tube: Uses glutathione to improve skin tone from within while providing physical coverage.
Genabelle PDRN Dewy Tone Up Sunscreen: Contains PDRN regenerative ingredients, offering a high-quality translucent glow to the skin.
Hidear lab Dual Ampoule Essence Cover Perfect Cream: A cover cream combined with ampoule essence, providing high-strength coverage while offering sun protection.
Category 4: Portable Cushions and Refreshing Sun Sticks
The characteristic of these products is that they are convenient to reapply and do not get on your hands. Cushion foundations can correct makeup anytime, while sun sticks are suitable for outdoor activities or users who prefer a matte, refreshing feel, helping to prevent hand oils from touching the face.
- Parnell Cicamanu Serum Cushion: Cushion form, convenient for reapplication while providing the soothing effect of Centella Asiatica.
- ELROEL PangPang Mini Sun UV Shield: Large-sized cushion design for quick coverage of face or body skin.
- TOCOBO Apple Dewy Fit Cushion: Provides high SPF protection while maintaining an apple-like, rosy, dewy makeup look.
- LAGOM Airy Velvet Sun Stick: Stick design, creates a velvety matte finish after application, completely non-sticky, suitable for on-the-go.
