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Best Korean Sunscreens For All Skin Types
23 Jul 2021
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Best Korean Sunscreens For All Skin Types

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Odile Monod

Odile Monod

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I've been researching the Korean Beauty Industry for over a decade, and on my social channels I translate and make informative content on Korean Beauty trends and history.

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(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
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In this highly-requested video, I finally share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens of all time. I tend to pick my sunscreen based on intended use, season and current skin condition so this list includes something that could fit every skin type.

I also talk about why your favourite cosmetically elegant sunscreen might not be the best choice if you’re planning to take a long walk under the scorching sun, and how to pick a better sunscreen for that use.

For your reference: I’m 31, I have very dry and thin skin and I’m prone to dehydration and wrinkles. My skin tone is an NC15 in Mac (#21 in most Korean foundations). I live in South Korea where winters are extremely dry and cold and summers are hot and muggy.

Below, you will find the complete ingredient lists and product details of all sunscreens mentioned in the video. I manually translated all facts from the official Korean websites of the brands, so the information below is up-to-date and reliable (to my best knowledge).

Korean Sunscreens in this post:

1. OUTDOOR SUNSCREENS: (all)

Hera – Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof SPF50+/PA++++

Isa Knox – UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid SPF50+/PA++++

CNP Laboratory – Outdoor Fluid Sun SPF50+/PA++++

2. DAILY SUNSCREENS: (all)

Physiogel – Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen SPF50+/PA+++

Hera – Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk SPF50+/PA++++

Hera – Sun Mate Protector SPF50+/PA+++

Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF50+/PA++++

Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+/PA++++

1. OUTDOOR SUNSCREENS

In Asian beauty, “outdoor sunscreens” are highly-resistant sunscreens that are designed to provide strong UV protection even in extreme conditions, including strong sunlight or intensive sport activity.

Outdoor sunscreens are recommended for situations like the following:

  • going to beach
  • taking a long walk under strong sunlight
  • playing sports outdoors
  • visiting a country with hot and humid weather
  • etc

Hera – Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof

Hera - Sun Mate Leports Pro SPF 50+/PA++++

Brand: Hera
Product Name: Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 70ml
Formulated by: Amorepacific
Manufactured by: Amorepacific
Distributed by: Amorepacific
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 36,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: Yes
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Trisiloxane
Notable allergens: Ethanol, Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyacrylate-13, Aluminum Stearate, Polyisobutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, C12-15 Alcohols, Polyacrylic Acid, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hamamelis Virginiana (​witch Hazel) Water, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer, Bht, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tocopherol, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Citral, Lactobacillus/water Hyacinth Ferment, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Methoxy Peg-114/polyepsilon Caprolactone, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Mannitol, Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Caffeic Acid, Coenzyme Q10, Acrylates/​ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Tau, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, 1,2-hexandiol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Lecithin, Ethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Helianthus Annuus (​sunflower) Seed Oil, Β-carotene, Hydrolyzed Millet Seed Extract, Zinc Dna, Dna (Deoxyribonucleic Acid), Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Biotin, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Cholesterol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Acrylates/stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Copper Tripeptide-1, Cholesteryl Hexyl Dicarbamate Pullulan

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 부틸렌글라이콜, 프로판다이올, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 티타늄디옥사이드, 다이메티콘, 트라이실록세인, 사이클로펜타실록세인, 실리카, 사이클로헥사실록세인, 폴리아크릴레이트-13, 알루미늄스테아레이트, 폴리아이소부텐, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 다이메티콘/비닐다이메티콘크로스폴리머, 알루미나, 스테아릭애씨드, 페녹시에탄올, 향료, C12-15알코올, 폴리아크릴릭애씨드, 다이소듐이디티에이, 에틸헥실글리세린, 폴리솔베이트20, 솔비탄아이소스테아레이트, 리모넨, 리날룰, 부틸페닐메틸프로피오날, 버지니아풍년화잎수, 칼슘판테테인설포네이트, 암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머, 비에이치티, 헥실신남알, 토코페롤, 알파-아이소메틸아이오논, 피이지-60하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일, 시트로넬올, 벤질살리실레이트, 잔탄검, 글리세린, 시트랄, 락토바실러스/부레옥잠발효물, 에틸헥실팔미테이트, 메톡시피이지-114/폴리엡실론카프로락톤, 쇠비름추출물, 만니톨, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 아스코빅애씨드, 카페익애씨드, 유비퀴논, 아크릴레이트/암모늄메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머, 카카오추출물, 1, 2-헥산다이올, 토코페릴아세테이트, 카보머, 복사나무잎추출물, 시트릭애씨드, 소듐데하이드로아세테이트, 레시틴, 에탄올, 포타슘솔베이트, 소듐시트레이트, 소듐벤조에이트, 티타늄디옥사이드 (CI 77891), 해바라기씨오일, 베타-카로틴, 하이드롤라이즈드기장, 징크디엔에이, 디엔에이, 하이드로제네이티드포스파티딜콜린, 바이오틴, 덱스트린, 하이드롤라이즈드오크라추출물, 콜레스테롤, 다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린, 아크릴레이트/스테아릴메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 카퍼트라이펩타이드-1, 콜레스테릴헥실다이카바메이트풀루란

Product Description:

A sunscreen that offers both water and sweat resistance with strong UV protection for prolonged outdoor activity. Enhanced PA++++ formula provides intensive protection against UVA to keep the skin healthy. Sweatproof Film™ Technology ensures that the formula builds a thin and yet powerful UV-protective film, so that you can leisurely enjoy swimming, jogging and all other activities in the sun.

“Sun Mate Leports” has witch hazel leaf water providing a soothing effect to keep the skin feeling comfortable while staying long in the sun.

WaterLux texture bursts into moisture and completely gets absorbed into the skin to leave it feeling nice and refreshed. It’s also good for both face and body.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a resistant and hydrating sunscreen.

How to use it:

  • Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it across the whole face.
  • Lightly dab on more exposed areas such as the forehead, nose and cheekbones.
  • Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes. Clean the mouth of the tube and close it tight after use. Keep it at room temperature.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun cream
Spreadability: Smooth and lotion-like texture that spreads evenly and easily
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Noticeable, but not overpowering
Fragrance notes: Powdery floral fragrance

Hera - Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof
Hera - Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof

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Isa Knox – UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid

Isa Knox - UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid SPF50+ PA++++

Brand: Isa Knox
Product Name: UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 70ml (100ml also available)
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 25,000 KRW (70ml) / 40,000 KRW (70ml + 100ml set)
Water Resistance: Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: Yes
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Notable allergens: Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Sulfate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수,아이소도데케인,다이프로필렌글라이콜,다이카프릴릴카보네이트,에칠헥실살리실레이트,디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트,에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트,아이소데실네오펜타노에이트,솔비탄올리베이트,징크옥사이드,나이아신아마이드,사이클로펜타실록세인,글리세린,아이소헥사데칸,C12-15알킬벤조에이트,다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트,메틸메타크릴레이트크로스폴리머,판테놀,글리세릴카프릴레이트,피이지-30다이폴리하이드록시스테아레이트,비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진,에틸헥실글리세린,트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인,마그네슘설페이트,아데노신,토코페롤,프랑스해안송껍질추출물,향료,벤질벤조에이트,리모넨,리날룰,헥실신남알,시트로넬올,제라니올

Product Description:

Waterproof sunscreen that provides strong protection against UV rays and fine dust for prolonged outdoor activity. Formulated using a proprietary slim-fit technology to stabilise low viscosity sunscreen formulas. The sunscreen features a thin, skin-like lipid structure that thinly adheres to the skin upon application.

The product received 3 functional cosmetic certifications for UV-protecting, whitening and anti-wrinkle properties.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a sunscreen with smoothing properties that also doubles as a makeup primer.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Lid: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun Milk
Spreadability: Lightweight and watery texture that spreads evenly and easily
Finish: Semi-matte, velvet touch (similar to a makeup primer)
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque.
Hydration: Very hydrating
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Subtle
Fragrance notes: Woody vanilla fragrance

Isa Knox - UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid
Isa Knox - UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid

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Stylevana

CNP Laboratory – Outdoor Fluid Sun

CNP Laboratory - Outdoor Fluid Sun SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: CNP Laboratory
Product Name: Outdoor Fluid Sun
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 80ml
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 28,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: Yes
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Benzyl Salicylate
Notable allergens: Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Sulfate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Fragrance

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 아이소도데케인, 다이프로필렌글라이콜, 다이카프릴릴카보네이트, 에칠헥실살리실레이트, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 아이소데실네오펜타노에이트, 솔비탄올리베이트, 글리세린, 징크옥사이드, 나이아신아마이드, 사이클로펜타실록세인, 아이소헥사데칸, C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트, 메틸메타크릴레이트크로스폴리머, 판테놀, 글리세릴카프릴레이트, 피이지-30다이폴리하이드록시스테아레이트, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 에틸헥실글리세린, 트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인, 마그네슘설페이트, 아데노신, 토코페롤, 프랑스해안송껍질추출물,벤질살리실레이트, 시트랄, 시트로넬올, 리모넨, 제라니올, 리날룰, 향료

Product Description:

Waterproof fluid formula that does not collapse even during outdoor and leisure activities.

The product features a liquid texture that adheres thinly to the skin without any white cast, offering a fresh application and strong resistance against water. It protects skin from environmental aggressors like fine dust and yellow dust, that might irritate skin during outdoor activities. It protects skin from UV rays for a long time with a strong blocking power that is not easily erased.

➤ Best for: Oily skin. People looking for a lightweight but resistant sunscreen to wear in humid weather.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun Milk
Spreadability: Very lightweight and watery texture that spreads evenly and easily. It also dries really quickly
Finish: Matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating but not excessively
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Noticeable, but not overpowering
Fragrance notes: Citrus fragrance with earthy green notes

CNP Laboratory - Outdoor Fluid Sun
CNP Laboratory - Outdoor Fluid Sun

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Jolse

2. DAILY SUNSCREENS

“Daily sunscreens” are usually sunscreens with a lightweight formula that can be worn comfortably on a daily basis, mostly in an indoor setting (going to the office, running errands around town, going shopping etc).

Usually, these sunscreens don’t have a high adhesion to the skin and wear off easily when they’re exposed to high temperatures, sweat or water. If you’re looking for a sunscreen suitable for high intensity activities (outdoor sports, walking under strong sunlight etc), please refer to the “outdoor sunscreen” section.

This doesn’t mean that daily sunscreens “don’t work” in an outdoor setting, it simply means that when they’re exposed to extreme conditions, the protective film that these sunscreens form on the skin will break down a lot quicker than usual. If you’re wearing a daily sunscreen while engaging in outdoor activities, it’s a good idea to re-apply more frequently than you usually would.

Physiogel – Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen

Physiogel - Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen

Brand: Physiogel
Product Name: Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen
Protection: SPF50+ / PA+++
Capacity: 40ml
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 28,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Notable allergens: Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tromethamine, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Panthenol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aluminum Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Alumina, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitamide MEA, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acetamide MEA, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Trisodium EDTA Sarcosine, Isohexadecane, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Arachidyl Alcohol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Squalane, Shea butter, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Glucose

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 에칠헥실살리실레이트,  C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 사이클로펜타실록세인, 다이프로필렌글라이콜, 페닐벤즈이미다졸설포닉애씨드, 포타슘세틸포스페이트, 티타늄디옥사이드, 글리세린, 세테아릴알코올, 세틸에틸헥사노에이트, 하이드로제네이티드폴리이소부텐, 트로메타민, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 1,2-헥산다이올, 디에칠 아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 판테놀, 이눌린라우릴카바메이트, 글리세릴카프릴레 이트, 글리세릴스테아레이트, 폴리메틸메타크릴레이트, 알루미늄스테아레이트, 마그네슘알루 미늄실리케이트, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 세테아릴올리베이트, 솔비탄올리베이트, 알루미나, 잔탄검, 아크릴레이트/C10-30알킬아크릴레이트크로스폴리머, 팔미타마이드엠이에이에이, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸​타우레이트코폴리머, 아세타마이드엠이에이, 베티버뿌리오일, 트라이소듐이디티에이사코신, 이소헥사데칸, 후추열매오일, 생강오일, 카프릴릭/카 프릭트라이글리세라이드, 육계잎오일, 아라키딜알코올, 다마스크장미꽃오일, 스쿠알란, 시어버터, 베헤닐알코올,아라키딜글루코사이드, 하이드로제네이티드 레시틴, 세라마이드엔피, 콜레스테롤, 스테아릭애씨드,카보머,글루코오스

Product Description:

Sunscreen with moisture barrier support to protect sensitive skin from UV stress. The sunscreen is especially designed to help sensitive and irritated skin burdened by having to wear a face mask, despite strong sunlight and hot temperatures.

The product features Physiogel’s exclusive biomimic technology to strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier and care for dry sensitive skin, along with a strong UV protection that protects skin from UV rays.

The sunscreen has a mild, easy-wash formula that is easy to clean at the end of the day.

“Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen” contains PEA (Palmitoyl Palmitamide MEA), Physiogel’s signature soothing ingredient, and is suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin, thanks to a hypoallergenic formula that excludes fragrance and artificial dyes.

➤ Best for: Sensitive and reactive skin. People with weakened skin barrier function looking for a sunscreen with skin barrier support.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Lid: Plastic (PP)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun cream
Spreadability: Smooth and lotion-like texture that spreads evenly and easily
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: N/A
Fragrance notes: N/A

Physiogel - Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen
Physiogel - Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen

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Olive Young

Hera – Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk

Hera - Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: Hera
Product Name: Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 50ml
Formulated by: Amorepacific
Manufactured by: Amorepacific
Distributed by: Amorepacific
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 36,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Notable allergens: Alcohol Denat., Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Diisopropyl Sebacate, Poly (Polymethyl Methacrylate), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isopropyl palmitate, Octocrylene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Fragrance, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether, Limonene, Linalool, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, BHT (Butylated Hydroxy Toluene), Iron Oxide Red, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Pentylene Glycol, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Sunflower Seed Oil, Lysine, Arginine, Histidine, β-Carotene, Glucose, Xylose, Phenoxyethanol, DNA, Mannose, Sodium Chloride, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sodium Phosphate, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Cholesterol, Fucose, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Millet

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 다이메티콘, 징크옥사이드, 아이소도데케인, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 변성알코올, 다이아이소프로필세바케이트, 폴리메틸메타크릴레이트, 부틸렌글라이콜, 글리세린, 폴리메틸실세스퀴옥세인, 아이소프로필팔미테이트, 옥토크릴렌, 트라이메틸실록시실리케이트, 라우릴피이지-9폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 티타늄디옥사이드, 나이아신아마이드, 테레프탈릴리덴디캠퍼설포닉애씨드, 1,2-헥산다이올, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 아이소스테아릭애씨드, 폴리글리세릴-3폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 트로메타민, 다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트, 트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인, 향료, 스테아릭애씨드, 알루미나, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 글리세릴카프릴레이트, 티몰트라이메톡시신나메이트, 다이소듐이디티에이, 아데노신, 토코페릴아세테이트, 에칠아스코빌에텔, 리모넨, 리날룰, 프로판다이올, 에틸헥실팔미테이트, 비에이치티, 적색산화철, 하이드롤라이즈드옥수수전분, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 소나무잎추출물, 제라니올, 토코페롤, 카보머, 에틸헥실글리세린, 메톡시피이지-114/폴리엡실론카프로락톤, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머, 복사나무잎추출물, 해바라기씨오일, 라이신, 알지닌, 히스티딘, 베타-카로틴, 글루코오스, 자일로오스, 페녹시에탄올, 디엔에이, 만노오스, 소듐클로라이드, 레시틴, 하이드로제네이티드포스파티딜콜린, 카퍼트라이펩타이드-1, 소듐포스페이트, 덱스트린, 하이드롤라이즈드오크라추출물, 콜레스테롤, 푸코오스, 다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린, 아크릴레이트/스테아릴메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 칼슘클로라이드, 포타슘클로라이드, 포타슘포스페이트, 마그네슘클로라이드, 하이드롤라이즈드기장

Product Description:

See-through tone-up sunscreen that naturally brightens skin with an airy-fit texture that is light as air.

The airy-fit texture, that combines an ideal ratio of organic and inorganic UV filters, naturally brightens skin tone without leaving any white cast.

The sunscreen was formulated using Cell Fluid Sync 2.0™, a technology that mimics body fluids and improves moisture retention, effectively trapping hydration into the skin upon application of the product. “Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk” forms a film of porous powder on the skin, offering a soft and smooth finish.

It’s a fresh sunscreen that doesn’t feel greasy thanks to the presence of pine needle extract that effectively controls sebum production.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a sunscreen with a natural dewy finish without the stickiness that usually comes with glowy sunscreens.

How to use it:

  • Shake the container before use, take an sufficient amount of product and spread evenly across the whole face at the last step of your morning skincare routine.
  • Lightly dab on more exposed areas such as the forehead, nose and cheekbones.
  • Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes. Clean the mouth of the tube and close it tight after use. Keep it at room temperature.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Watery sun milk
Spreadability: Very liquid formula that spreads quickly ans easily (the bottle should be shaken before use)
Finish: Semi-matte, velvet touch
Shine: No shine but contains ultra fine pearl particles that reflect the light and give the skin a subtle radiance
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Almost undetectable
Fragrance power: Almost undetectable
Fragrance notes: Smoky vanilla fragrance

Hera - Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk
Hera - Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk

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Hera – Sun Mate Protector

Hera - Sun Mate Protector SPF50+/PA+++

Brand: Hera
Product Name: Sun Mate Protector
Protection: SPF50+ / PA+++
Capacity: 50ml (70ml also available)
Formulated by: Amorepacific
Manufactured by: Amorepacific
Distributed by: Amorepacific
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 38,000 KRW (50ml) / 43,000 KRW (70ml)
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Trisiloxane
Notable allergens: Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Arbutin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, C14-22 Alcohols, Trisiloxane, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment, Lecithin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Mannitol, β-Carotene, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Coenzyme Q, Zinc DNA, Copper Tripeptide-1, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl Hexyl Dicarbamate Pullulan, Hydrolyzed Millet Seed Extract, Caffeic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Behenyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Adenosine, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethanol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate-13, Polyacrylic Acid, Polyisobutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Tau, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxide Yellow, Iron Oxide Red, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 프로판다이올, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 페닐트라이메티콘, 티 타늄디옥사이드, 다이메티콘, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 알부틴, 폴리글리세릴-10스테아레이트, C14-22알코올, 트라이실록세인, 하이드롤라이즈드오크라추출물, 해바라기씨오일, 디엔에이, 다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린, 락토바실러스/부레옥잠발효물, 레시틴, 쇠비름추출물, 만니톨, 베타-카로틴, 복사나무잎추출물, 아스코빅애씨드, 유비퀴논, 징크디엔에이, 카퍼트라이펩타이드-1, 칼슘판테테인설포네이트, 콜레스테롤, 콜레스테릴헥실다이카바메이트풀루란, 하이드롤라이즈드기장, 카페익애씨드, 토코페롤, 토코페릴아세테이트, 하이드로제네이티드포스파티딜콜린, 베헤닐알코올, 1,2-헥산다이올, C12-20알킬글루코사이드, 글리세린, 글리세릴스테아레이트, 다이메티콘/비닐다이메티콘크로스폴리머, 메톡시피이지-114/폴리엡실론카프로락톤, 부틸렌글라이콜, 솔비탄아이소스테아레이트, 스테아릭애씨드, 아데노신, 아크릴레이트/암모늄메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 아크릴레이트/스테아릴메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 알루미나, 알루미늄스테아레이트, 암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머, 에틸헥실글리세린, 에틸헥실팔미테이트, 에탄올, 잔탄검, 카보머, 카카오추출물, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 폴리솔베이트20, 폴리아크릴레이트-13, 폴리아크릴릭애씨드, 폴리아이소부텐, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 피이지-100스테아레이트, 피이지-60하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머, 다이소듐이디티에이, 페녹시에탄올, 황색산화철, 적색산화철, 티타늄디옥사이드 (CI 77891), 향료, 리모넨, 리날룰

Product Description:

Daily sun care effectively protects the skin from UV rays, the harmful city environment and makes it younger-looking.

Formulated with C.U.T. (Control of UV Trap) System to treat the signs of skin aging resulting from exposure to UV rays. “Sun Mate Protector” provides protection against UV rays and external irritants in the city for the skin, so it can stay healthy and youthful. With strong UV protection as high as SPF 50+ PA+++, it safeguards the health of the skin from exposure to environmental irritants, and thanks to the anti-oxidant Anti-R Complex, it effectively alleviates TrapR™ in the skin to give a more youthful complexion (TrapR™ is an element identified by Hera, that makes the skin weak and exhausted when it is exposed to UV rays, stress and external irritants).

With water hyacinth extract effective in purifying the skin, “Sun Mate Protector” keeps the skin young, healthy and well-protected against harmful environmental factors in the city, particularly yellow dust and pollution.

The sunscreen works as a makeup base as well; it has color similar to the skin tone and a fast-absorbing texture that seamlessly blends in with the skin to create a healthy glow.

➤ Best for: dry, normal or combination skin. People looking for a hydrating sunscreen that also revives skin tone and doubles as makeup primer.

How to use it:

  • Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it across the whole face.
  • Lightly dab on more exposed areas such as the forehead, nose and cheekbones.
  • Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes. Clean the mouth of the tube and close it tight after use. Keep it at room temperature.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Pink-coloured cream
Spreadability: Soft texture that melts easily into the skin
Finish: Moist velvet finish with no stickiness
Shine: No shine but contains very small pearl particles that give skin a subtle radiance
Hydration: Very hydrating
Stickiness: None
White Cast: None
Fragrance power: Subtle
Fragrance notes: Sweet vanilla fragrance

Hera - Sun Mate Protector
Hera - Sun Mate Protector

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Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun Essence

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: Dr.G
Product Name: Green Mild Up Sun Essence
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 50ml
Formulated by: Kolmar Korea
Manufactured by: Kolmar Korea
Distributed by: Gowoonsesang Cosmetics
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 29,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Chemical sunscreen
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polysilicone-15
Notable allergens: Ethanol, Fragrance

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethanol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Methicone, Polysilicone-15, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Stearic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Silica, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyether-1, Myristic Acid, t-Butyl Alcohol, Ectoine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,3-Butanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Fragrance

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 다이부틸아디페이트, 프로판다이올, 에탄올, 에칠헥실트리아존, 테레프탈릴리덴디캠퍼설포닉애씨드, 글리세린, 나이아신아마이드, 폴리글리세릴-3다이스테아레이트, 트로메타민, 1,2-헥산다이올, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 세테아릴알코올, 카프릴릴메티콘, 폴리실리콘-15, 타라열매추출물, 밀몽화꽃추출물, 코토니추출물, 프랑스해안송껍질추출물, 소듐하이알루로네이트, 카프릴릭/카프릭/석시닉트라이글리세라이드, 팔미틱애씨드, 글리세릴스테아레이트, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 포타슘세틸포스페이트, 폴리메틸실세스퀴옥세인, 스테아릭애씨드, 메틸프로판다이올, 암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머, 실리카, 폴리아크릴레이트크로스폴리머-6, 글리세릴스테아레이트시트레이트, 에틸헥실글리세린, 아데노신, 소듐폴리아크릴레이트, 폴리에터-1, 미리스틱애씨드, t-부틸알코올, 엑토인, 하이드롤라이즈드소듐하이알루로네이트, 부틸렌글라이콜, 바이오사카라이드검-1, 7-데하이드로콜레스테롤, 락토바실러스발효물, 토코페롤, 하이드롤라이즈드콜라겐, 하이드록시프로필트라이모늄하이알루로네이트, 소듐아세틸레이티드하이알루로네이트, 소듐하이알루로네이트크로스폴리머, 포타슘하이알루로네이트, 하이드롤라이즈드하이알루로닉애씨드, 하이알루로닉애씨드, 향료

Product Description:

Sunscreen with a moisturising essence formula that contains 8 molecular weights of hyaluronic acid and pro-vitamin D to keep skin hydrated and protect it from UV rays.

8 different molecular weight of Hyaluronic Acid melt into the skin and keep it hydrated. Pro-Vitamin D seals in hydration to strengthen skin’s natural defenses protect it from external stimuli. Pycnogenol, extracted from pine trees that withstand strong winds and hot sunlight on the coasts of France, helps skin become healthy and stronger.

The sunscreen offers 6 different degrees of protection for sensitive skin: not only it blocks UVA and UVB rays, but also blue light, infrared light, fine dust and irritation caused by face masks.

It’s a hypoallergenic sunscreen with a moisturising essence formula that keeps the skin hydrated without leaving any white cast.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a lightweight and hydrating sunscreen with a dry-touch finish.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (LDPE)
Pump: Plastic (Other)
Lid: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun lotion cream
Spreadability: Soft, mousse-like texture that melts into the skin
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Subtle
Fragrance notes: Fresh cotton fragrance with musky notes

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun Essence
Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun Essence

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Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun+ (2021)

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: Dr.G
Product Name: Green Mild Up Sun+
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 50ml
Formulated by: Kolmar Korea
Manufactured by: Kolmar Korea
Distributed by: Gowoonsesang Cosmetics
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 28,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Mineral sunscreen
UV Filters: Zinc Oxide
Notable allergens: n/a

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Isostearate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Candelilla Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Stearoyl Inulin, Polyglyceryl-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 징크옥사이드, 사이클로헥사실록세인, 부틸옥틸살리실레이트, 프로판다이올, 폴리글리세릴-3폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 코코-카프릴레이트/카프레이트, 카프릴릴메티콘, 아크릴레이트코폴리머, 폴리글리세릴-4아이소스테아레이트, 다이페닐실록시페닐트라이메티콘, 마그네슘설페이트, 다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트, 폴리글리세릴-3폴리리시놀리에이트, 트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인, 솔비탄아이소스테아레이트, C30-45알킬세테아릴다이메티콘크로스폴리머, 솔비탄올리베이트, 라우릴폴리글리세릴-3폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 토코페롤, 칸데릴라왁스, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 글리세릴카프릴레이트, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 폴리글리세릴-6폴리리시놀리에이트, 폴리글리세릴-6폴리하이드록시스테아레이트, 다이포타슘글리시리제이트, 스테아로일이눌린, 폴리글리세린-6, 1,2-헥산다이올, 다이소듐이디티에이, 부틸렌글라이콜, 에틸헥실글리세린, 타라열매추출물, 프랑스해안송껍질추출물, 코토니추출물, 병풀추출물, 밀몽화꽃추출물, 약모밀추출물

Product Description:

Broad spectrum mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide designed for sensitive skin.

It contains calming ingredients like Centella Asiatica to soothe sensitive skin, along with antioxidant ingredients like Pycnogenol to make skin stronger and healthier.

The sunscreen protects skin from UV rays, blue light, infrared light and fine dust. It’s a long-lasting formula with high adhesion to the skin and no stickiness.

➤ Best for: sensitive skin. People looking for a mineral sunscreen without the usual shortcomings of mineral filters.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (LDPE)
Lid: Plastic (PP)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun cream
Spreadability: Mousse-like cream that spreads smoothly and easily on the skin.
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Almost undetectable once it’s fully massaged on the skin.
Fragrance power: n/a
Fragrance notes: n/a

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+SPF50+/PA++++
Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+SPF50+/PA++++

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Source: Official websites
Translation: © 2021 Odile Monod (the product descriptions of Hera’s Sun Mate Leports and Hera’s Sun Mate Protector include parts of text shared by Amorepacific on Hera’s English language website)

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🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Raise your hand if you ever read an online comment that sounded something like: "I always get sunburn whenever I wear an Asian sunscreen outside, these sunscreens are a scam!" When Asian beauty started to gain popularity outside of Asia, many people fell head over heels for the lightweight, comfortable formulas of Asian sunscreens... but not many seem to know about the difference between outdoors sunscreens and daily sunscreens in Asian beauty. This distinction actually exists in Western sunscreens as well, but it's more widespread in Asian beauty because of the characteristics of its market. Despite what you might perceive from looking at the online skincare community, the average Western consumer only wears sunscreen when they go to the beach, hence the vast majority of sunscreens available in the West are already designed for outdoor use. However, in many Asian countries wearing sunscreen everyday is nothing out of the ordinary and this led to a high demand for lightweight sunscreen formulas that could be worn comfortably on a daily basis, mostly in an indoor setting (going to the office, running errands around town etc). Usually, these sunscreens don’t have a high adhesion to the skin and wear off easily when they’re exposed to high temperatures, sweat or water. So if you're looking for a sunscreen suitable for that use, you'd better look for an 'outdoor sunscreen'. 'Outdoor sunscreens' are highly-resistant sunscreens that are designed to provide strong UV protection even in extreme conditions, including strong sunlight or intensive sport activity. In my latest video I talk about how to recognise an outdoor sunscreen from a daily sunscreen and I also share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens for both categories.  And for lovers of mineral sunscreens, don't worry I didn't forget about you! A new video on my favourite Korean mineral sunscreen is coming to your screens at the beginning of next week so watch this space! [link in bio] #koreanskincare #rasianbeauty #sunscreens #abcommunity #skincarecoreana #cosmeticacoreana #선크림추천 #톤업크림 #선크림 #올리브영 #올리브영추천
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Raise your hand if you ever read an online comment that sounded something like: "I always get sunburn whenever I wear an Asian sunscreen outside, these sunscreens are a scam!" When Asian beauty started to gain popularity outside of Asia, many people fell head over heels for the lightweight, comfortable formulas of Asian sunscreens... but not many seem to know about the difference between outdoors sunscreens and daily sunscreens in Asian beauty. This distinction actually exists in Western sunscreens as well, but it's more widespread in Asian beauty because of the characteristics of its market. Despite what you might perceive from looking at the online skincare community, the average Western consumer only wears sunscreen when they go to the beach, hence the vast majority of sunscreens available in the West are already designed for outdoor use. However, in many Asian countries wearing sunscreen everyday is nothing out of the ordinary and this led to a high demand for lightweight sunscreen formulas that could be worn comfortably on a daily basis, mostly in an indoor setting (going to the office, running errands around town etc). Usually, these sunscreens don’t have a high adhesion to the skin and wear off easily when they’re exposed to high temperatures, sweat or water. So if you're looking for a sunscreen suitable for that use, you'd better look for an 'outdoor sunscreen'. 'Outdoor sunscreens' are highly-resistant sunscreens that are designed to provide strong UV protection even in extreme conditions, including strong sunlight or intensive sport activity. In my latest video I talk about how to recognise an outdoor sunscreen from a daily sunscreen and I also share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens for both categories.  And for lovers of mineral sunscreens, don't worry I didn't forget about you! A new video on my favourite Korean mineral sunscreen is coming to your screens at the beginning of next week so watch this space! [link in bio] #koreanskincare #rasianbeauty #sunscreens #abcommunity #skincarecoreana #cosmeticacoreana #선크림추천 #톤업크림 #선크림 #올리브영 #올리브영추천
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In this highly-requested video, I finally share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens of all time. I tend to pick my sunscreen based on intended use, season and current skin condition so this list includes something that could fit every skin type.

I also talk about why your favourite cosmetically elegant sunscreen might not be the best choice if you’re planning to take a long walk under the scorching sun, and how to pick a better sunscreen for that use.

For your reference: I’m 31, I have very dry and thin skin and I’m prone to dehydration and wrinkles. My skin tone is an NC15 in Mac (#21 in most Korean foundations). I live in South Korea where winters are extremely dry and cold and summers are hot and muggy.

Below, you will find the complete ingredient lists and product details of all sunscreens mentioned in the video. I manually translated all facts from the official Korean websites of the brands, so the information below is up-to-date and reliable (to my best knowledge).

Korean Sunscreens in this post:

1. OUTDOOR SUNSCREENS: (all)

Hera – Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof SPF50+/PA++++

Isa Knox – UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid SPF50+/PA++++

CNP Laboratory – Outdoor Fluid Sun SPF50+/PA++++

2. DAILY SUNSCREENS: (all)

Physiogel – Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen SPF50+/PA+++

Hera – Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk SPF50+/PA++++

Hera – Sun Mate Protector SPF50+/PA+++

Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF50+/PA++++

Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+/PA++++

1. OUTDOOR SUNSCREENS

In Asian beauty, “outdoor sunscreens” are highly-resistant sunscreens that are designed to provide strong UV protection even in extreme conditions, including strong sunlight or intensive sport activity.

Outdoor sunscreens are recommended for situations like the following:

  • going to beach
  • taking a long walk under strong sunlight
  • playing sports outdoors
  • visiting a country with hot and humid weather
  • etc

Hera – Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof

Hera - Sun Mate Leports Pro SPF 50+/PA++++

Brand: Hera
Product Name: Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 70ml
Formulated by: Amorepacific
Manufactured by: Amorepacific
Distributed by: Amorepacific
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 36,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: Yes
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Trisiloxane
Notable allergens: Ethanol, Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyacrylate-13, Aluminum Stearate, Polyisobutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, C12-15 Alcohols, Polyacrylic Acid, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hamamelis Virginiana (​witch Hazel) Water, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer, Bht, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tocopherol, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Citral, Lactobacillus/water Hyacinth Ferment, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Methoxy Peg-114/polyepsilon Caprolactone, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Mannitol, Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Caffeic Acid, Coenzyme Q10, Acrylates/​ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Tau, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, 1,2-hexandiol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Lecithin, Ethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Helianthus Annuus (​sunflower) Seed Oil, Β-carotene, Hydrolyzed Millet Seed Extract, Zinc Dna, Dna (Deoxyribonucleic Acid), Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Biotin, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Cholesterol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Acrylates/stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Copper Tripeptide-1, Cholesteryl Hexyl Dicarbamate Pullulan

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 부틸렌글라이콜, 프로판다이올, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 티타늄디옥사이드, 다이메티콘, 트라이실록세인, 사이클로펜타실록세인, 실리카, 사이클로헥사실록세인, 폴리아크릴레이트-13, 알루미늄스테아레이트, 폴리아이소부텐, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 다이메티콘/비닐다이메티콘크로스폴리머, 알루미나, 스테아릭애씨드, 페녹시에탄올, 향료, C12-15알코올, 폴리아크릴릭애씨드, 다이소듐이디티에이, 에틸헥실글리세린, 폴리솔베이트20, 솔비탄아이소스테아레이트, 리모넨, 리날룰, 부틸페닐메틸프로피오날, 버지니아풍년화잎수, 칼슘판테테인설포네이트, 암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머, 비에이치티, 헥실신남알, 토코페롤, 알파-아이소메틸아이오논, 피이지-60하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일, 시트로넬올, 벤질살리실레이트, 잔탄검, 글리세린, 시트랄, 락토바실러스/부레옥잠발효물, 에틸헥실팔미테이트, 메톡시피이지-114/폴리엡실론카프로락톤, 쇠비름추출물, 만니톨, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 아스코빅애씨드, 카페익애씨드, 유비퀴논, 아크릴레이트/암모늄메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머, 카카오추출물, 1, 2-헥산다이올, 토코페릴아세테이트, 카보머, 복사나무잎추출물, 시트릭애씨드, 소듐데하이드로아세테이트, 레시틴, 에탄올, 포타슘솔베이트, 소듐시트레이트, 소듐벤조에이트, 티타늄디옥사이드 (CI 77891), 해바라기씨오일, 베타-카로틴, 하이드롤라이즈드기장, 징크디엔에이, 디엔에이, 하이드로제네이티드포스파티딜콜린, 바이오틴, 덱스트린, 하이드롤라이즈드오크라추출물, 콜레스테롤, 다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린, 아크릴레이트/스테아릴메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 카퍼트라이펩타이드-1, 콜레스테릴헥실다이카바메이트풀루란

Product Description:

A sunscreen that offers both water and sweat resistance with strong UV protection for prolonged outdoor activity. Enhanced PA++++ formula provides intensive protection against UVA to keep the skin healthy. Sweatproof Film™ Technology ensures that the formula builds a thin and yet powerful UV-protective film, so that you can leisurely enjoy swimming, jogging and all other activities in the sun.

“Sun Mate Leports” has witch hazel leaf water providing a soothing effect to keep the skin feeling comfortable while staying long in the sun.

WaterLux texture bursts into moisture and completely gets absorbed into the skin to leave it feeling nice and refreshed. It’s also good for both face and body.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a resistant and hydrating sunscreen.

How to use it:

  • Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it across the whole face.
  • Lightly dab on more exposed areas such as the forehead, nose and cheekbones.
  • Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes. Clean the mouth of the tube and close it tight after use. Keep it at room temperature.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun cream
Spreadability: Smooth and lotion-like texture that spreads evenly and easily
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Noticeable, but not overpowering
Fragrance notes: Powdery floral fragrance

Hera - Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof
Hera - Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof

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Isa Knox – UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid

Isa Knox - UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid SPF50+ PA++++

Brand: Isa Knox
Product Name: UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 70ml (100ml also available)
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 25,000 KRW (70ml) / 40,000 KRW (70ml + 100ml set)
Water Resistance: Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: Yes
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Notable allergens: Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Sulfate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수,아이소도데케인,다이프로필렌글라이콜,다이카프릴릴카보네이트,에칠헥실살리실레이트,디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트,에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트,아이소데실네오펜타노에이트,솔비탄올리베이트,징크옥사이드,나이아신아마이드,사이클로펜타실록세인,글리세린,아이소헥사데칸,C12-15알킬벤조에이트,다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트,메틸메타크릴레이트크로스폴리머,판테놀,글리세릴카프릴레이트,피이지-30다이폴리하이드록시스테아레이트,비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진,에틸헥실글리세린,트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인,마그네슘설페이트,아데노신,토코페롤,프랑스해안송껍질추출물,향료,벤질벤조에이트,리모넨,리날룰,헥실신남알,시트로넬올,제라니올

Product Description:

Waterproof sunscreen that provides strong protection against UV rays and fine dust for prolonged outdoor activity. Formulated using a proprietary slim-fit technology to stabilise low viscosity sunscreen formulas. The sunscreen features a thin, skin-like lipid structure that thinly adheres to the skin upon application.

The product received 3 functional cosmetic certifications for UV-protecting, whitening and anti-wrinkle properties.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a sunscreen with smoothing properties that also doubles as a makeup primer.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Lid: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun Milk
Spreadability: Lightweight and watery texture that spreads evenly and easily
Finish: Semi-matte, velvet touch (similar to a makeup primer)
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque.
Hydration: Very hydrating
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Subtle
Fragrance notes: Woody vanilla fragrance

Isa Knox - UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid
Isa Knox - UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid

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CNP Laboratory – Outdoor Fluid Sun

CNP Laboratory - Outdoor Fluid Sun SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: CNP Laboratory
Product Name: Outdoor Fluid Sun
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 80ml
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 28,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: Yes
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Benzyl Salicylate
Notable allergens: Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Sulfate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Fragrance

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 아이소도데케인, 다이프로필렌글라이콜, 다이카프릴릴카보네이트, 에칠헥실살리실레이트, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 아이소데실네오펜타노에이트, 솔비탄올리베이트, 글리세린, 징크옥사이드, 나이아신아마이드, 사이클로펜타실록세인, 아이소헥사데칸, C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트, 메틸메타크릴레이트크로스폴리머, 판테놀, 글리세릴카프릴레이트, 피이지-30다이폴리하이드록시스테아레이트, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 에틸헥실글리세린, 트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인, 마그네슘설페이트, 아데노신, 토코페롤, 프랑스해안송껍질추출물,벤질살리실레이트, 시트랄, 시트로넬올, 리모넨, 제라니올, 리날룰, 향료

Product Description:

Waterproof fluid formula that does not collapse even during outdoor and leisure activities.

The product features a liquid texture that adheres thinly to the skin without any white cast, offering a fresh application and strong resistance against water. It protects skin from environmental aggressors like fine dust and yellow dust, that might irritate skin during outdoor activities. It protects skin from UV rays for a long time with a strong blocking power that is not easily erased.

➤ Best for: Oily skin. People looking for a lightweight but resistant sunscreen to wear in humid weather.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun Milk
Spreadability: Very lightweight and watery texture that spreads evenly and easily. It also dries really quickly
Finish: Matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating but not excessively
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Noticeable, but not overpowering
Fragrance notes: Citrus fragrance with earthy green notes

CNP Laboratory - Outdoor Fluid Sun
CNP Laboratory - Outdoor Fluid Sun

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2. DAILY SUNSCREENS

“Daily sunscreens” are usually sunscreens with a lightweight formula that can be worn comfortably on a daily basis, mostly in an indoor setting (going to the office, running errands around town, going shopping etc).

Usually, these sunscreens don’t have a high adhesion to the skin and wear off easily when they’re exposed to high temperatures, sweat or water. If you’re looking for a sunscreen suitable for high intensity activities (outdoor sports, walking under strong sunlight etc), please refer to the “outdoor sunscreen” section.

This doesn’t mean that daily sunscreens “don’t work” in an outdoor setting, it simply means that when they’re exposed to extreme conditions, the protective film that these sunscreens form on the skin will break down a lot quicker than usual. If you’re wearing a daily sunscreen while engaging in outdoor activities, it’s a good idea to re-apply more frequently than you usually would.

Physiogel – Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen

Physiogel - Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen

Brand: Physiogel
Product Name: Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen
Protection: SPF50+ / PA+++
Capacity: 40ml
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 28,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Notable allergens: Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tromethamine, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Panthenol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aluminum Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Alumina, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitamide MEA, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acetamide MEA, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Trisodium EDTA Sarcosine, Isohexadecane, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Arachidyl Alcohol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Squalane, Shea butter, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Glucose

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 에칠헥실살리실레이트,  C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 사이클로펜타실록세인, 다이프로필렌글라이콜, 페닐벤즈이미다졸설포닉애씨드, 포타슘세틸포스페이트, 티타늄디옥사이드, 글리세린, 세테아릴알코올, 세틸에틸헥사노에이트, 하이드로제네이티드폴리이소부텐, 트로메타민, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 1,2-헥산다이올, 디에칠 아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 판테놀, 이눌린라우릴카바메이트, 글리세릴카프릴레 이트, 글리세릴스테아레이트, 폴리메틸메타크릴레이트, 알루미늄스테아레이트, 마그네슘알루 미늄실리케이트, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 세테아릴올리베이트, 솔비탄올리베이트, 알루미나, 잔탄검, 아크릴레이트/C10-30알킬아크릴레이트크로스폴리머, 팔미타마이드엠이에이에이, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸​타우레이트코폴리머, 아세타마이드엠이에이, 베티버뿌리오일, 트라이소듐이디티에이사코신, 이소헥사데칸, 후추열매오일, 생강오일, 카프릴릭/카 프릭트라이글리세라이드, 육계잎오일, 아라키딜알코올, 다마스크장미꽃오일, 스쿠알란, 시어버터, 베헤닐알코올,아라키딜글루코사이드, 하이드로제네이티드 레시틴, 세라마이드엔피, 콜레스테롤, 스테아릭애씨드,카보머,글루코오스

Product Description:

Sunscreen with moisture barrier support to protect sensitive skin from UV stress. The sunscreen is especially designed to help sensitive and irritated skin burdened by having to wear a face mask, despite strong sunlight and hot temperatures.

The product features Physiogel’s exclusive biomimic technology to strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier and care for dry sensitive skin, along with a strong UV protection that protects skin from UV rays.

The sunscreen has a mild, easy-wash formula that is easy to clean at the end of the day.

“Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen” contains PEA (Palmitoyl Palmitamide MEA), Physiogel’s signature soothing ingredient, and is suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin, thanks to a hypoallergenic formula that excludes fragrance and artificial dyes.

➤ Best for: Sensitive and reactive skin. People with weakened skin barrier function looking for a sunscreen with skin barrier support.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Lid: Plastic (PP)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun cream
Spreadability: Smooth and lotion-like texture that spreads evenly and easily
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: N/A
Fragrance notes: N/A

Physiogel - Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen
Physiogel - Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen

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Olive Young

Hera – Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk

Hera - Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: Hera
Product Name: Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 50ml
Formulated by: Amorepacific
Manufactured by: Amorepacific
Distributed by: Amorepacific
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 36,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Notable allergens: Alcohol Denat., Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Diisopropyl Sebacate, Poly (Polymethyl Methacrylate), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isopropyl palmitate, Octocrylene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Fragrance, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether, Limonene, Linalool, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, BHT (Butylated Hydroxy Toluene), Iron Oxide Red, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Pentylene Glycol, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Sunflower Seed Oil, Lysine, Arginine, Histidine, β-Carotene, Glucose, Xylose, Phenoxyethanol, DNA, Mannose, Sodium Chloride, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sodium Phosphate, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Cholesterol, Fucose, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Millet

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 다이메티콘, 징크옥사이드, 아이소도데케인, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 변성알코올, 다이아이소프로필세바케이트, 폴리메틸메타크릴레이트, 부틸렌글라이콜, 글리세린, 폴리메틸실세스퀴옥세인, 아이소프로필팔미테이트, 옥토크릴렌, 트라이메틸실록시실리케이트, 라우릴피이지-9폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 티타늄디옥사이드, 나이아신아마이드, 테레프탈릴리덴디캠퍼설포닉애씨드, 1,2-헥산다이올, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 아이소스테아릭애씨드, 폴리글리세릴-3폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 트로메타민, 다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트, 트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인, 향료, 스테아릭애씨드, 알루미나, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 글리세릴카프릴레이트, 티몰트라이메톡시신나메이트, 다이소듐이디티에이, 아데노신, 토코페릴아세테이트, 에칠아스코빌에텔, 리모넨, 리날룰, 프로판다이올, 에틸헥실팔미테이트, 비에이치티, 적색산화철, 하이드롤라이즈드옥수수전분, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 소나무잎추출물, 제라니올, 토코페롤, 카보머, 에틸헥실글리세린, 메톡시피이지-114/폴리엡실론카프로락톤, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머, 복사나무잎추출물, 해바라기씨오일, 라이신, 알지닌, 히스티딘, 베타-카로틴, 글루코오스, 자일로오스, 페녹시에탄올, 디엔에이, 만노오스, 소듐클로라이드, 레시틴, 하이드로제네이티드포스파티딜콜린, 카퍼트라이펩타이드-1, 소듐포스페이트, 덱스트린, 하이드롤라이즈드오크라추출물, 콜레스테롤, 푸코오스, 다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린, 아크릴레이트/스테아릴메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 칼슘클로라이드, 포타슘클로라이드, 포타슘포스페이트, 마그네슘클로라이드, 하이드롤라이즈드기장

Product Description:

See-through tone-up sunscreen that naturally brightens skin with an airy-fit texture that is light as air.

The airy-fit texture, that combines an ideal ratio of organic and inorganic UV filters, naturally brightens skin tone without leaving any white cast.

The sunscreen was formulated using Cell Fluid Sync 2.0™, a technology that mimics body fluids and improves moisture retention, effectively trapping hydration into the skin upon application of the product. “Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk” forms a film of porous powder on the skin, offering a soft and smooth finish.

It’s a fresh sunscreen that doesn’t feel greasy thanks to the presence of pine needle extract that effectively controls sebum production.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a sunscreen with a natural dewy finish without the stickiness that usually comes with glowy sunscreens.

How to use it:

  • Shake the container before use, take an sufficient amount of product and spread evenly across the whole face at the last step of your morning skincare routine.
  • Lightly dab on more exposed areas such as the forehead, nose and cheekbones.
  • Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes. Clean the mouth of the tube and close it tight after use. Keep it at room temperature.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Watery sun milk
Spreadability: Very liquid formula that spreads quickly ans easily (the bottle should be shaken before use)
Finish: Semi-matte, velvet touch
Shine: No shine but contains ultra fine pearl particles that reflect the light and give the skin a subtle radiance
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Almost undetectable
Fragrance power: Almost undetectable
Fragrance notes: Smoky vanilla fragrance

Hera - Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk
Hera - Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk

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Stylevana

Hera – Sun Mate Protector

Hera - Sun Mate Protector SPF50+/PA+++

Brand: Hera
Product Name: Sun Mate Protector
Protection: SPF50+ / PA+++
Capacity: 50ml (70ml also available)
Formulated by: Amorepacific
Manufactured by: Amorepacific
Distributed by: Amorepacific
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 38,000 KRW (50ml) / 43,000 KRW (70ml)
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Trisiloxane
Notable allergens: Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Arbutin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, C14-22 Alcohols, Trisiloxane, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment, Lecithin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Mannitol, β-Carotene, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Coenzyme Q, Zinc DNA, Copper Tripeptide-1, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl Hexyl Dicarbamate Pullulan, Hydrolyzed Millet Seed Extract, Caffeic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Behenyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Adenosine, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethanol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate-13, Polyacrylic Acid, Polyisobutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Tau, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxide Yellow, Iron Oxide Red, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 프로판다이올, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 페닐트라이메티콘, 티 타늄디옥사이드, 다이메티콘, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 알부틴, 폴리글리세릴-10스테아레이트, C14-22알코올, 트라이실록세인, 하이드롤라이즈드오크라추출물, 해바라기씨오일, 디엔에이, 다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린, 락토바실러스/부레옥잠발효물, 레시틴, 쇠비름추출물, 만니톨, 베타-카로틴, 복사나무잎추출물, 아스코빅애씨드, 유비퀴논, 징크디엔에이, 카퍼트라이펩타이드-1, 칼슘판테테인설포네이트, 콜레스테롤, 콜레스테릴헥실다이카바메이트풀루란, 하이드롤라이즈드기장, 카페익애씨드, 토코페롤, 토코페릴아세테이트, 하이드로제네이티드포스파티딜콜린, 베헤닐알코올, 1,2-헥산다이올, C12-20알킬글루코사이드, 글리세린, 글리세릴스테아레이트, 다이메티콘/비닐다이메티콘크로스폴리머, 메톡시피이지-114/폴리엡실론카프로락톤, 부틸렌글라이콜, 솔비탄아이소스테아레이트, 스테아릭애씨드, 아데노신, 아크릴레이트/암모늄메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 아크릴레이트/스테아릴메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 알루미나, 알루미늄스테아레이트, 암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머, 에틸헥실글리세린, 에틸헥실팔미테이트, 에탄올, 잔탄검, 카보머, 카카오추출물, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 폴리솔베이트20, 폴리아크릴레이트-13, 폴리아크릴릭애씨드, 폴리아이소부텐, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 피이지-100스테아레이트, 피이지-60하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머, 다이소듐이디티에이, 페녹시에탄올, 황색산화철, 적색산화철, 티타늄디옥사이드 (CI 77891), 향료, 리모넨, 리날룰

Product Description:

Daily sun care effectively protects the skin from UV rays, the harmful city environment and makes it younger-looking.

Formulated with C.U.T. (Control of UV Trap) System to treat the signs of skin aging resulting from exposure to UV rays. “Sun Mate Protector” provides protection against UV rays and external irritants in the city for the skin, so it can stay healthy and youthful. With strong UV protection as high as SPF 50+ PA+++, it safeguards the health of the skin from exposure to environmental irritants, and thanks to the anti-oxidant Anti-R Complex, it effectively alleviates TrapR™ in the skin to give a more youthful complexion (TrapR™ is an element identified by Hera, that makes the skin weak and exhausted when it is exposed to UV rays, stress and external irritants).

With water hyacinth extract effective in purifying the skin, “Sun Mate Protector” keeps the skin young, healthy and well-protected against harmful environmental factors in the city, particularly yellow dust and pollution.

The sunscreen works as a makeup base as well; it has color similar to the skin tone and a fast-absorbing texture that seamlessly blends in with the skin to create a healthy glow.

➤ Best for: dry, normal or combination skin. People looking for a hydrating sunscreen that also revives skin tone and doubles as makeup primer.

How to use it:

  • Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it across the whole face.
  • Lightly dab on more exposed areas such as the forehead, nose and cheekbones.
  • Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes. Clean the mouth of the tube and close it tight after use. Keep it at room temperature.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Pink-coloured cream
Spreadability: Soft texture that melts easily into the skin
Finish: Moist velvet finish with no stickiness
Shine: No shine but contains very small pearl particles that give skin a subtle radiance
Hydration: Very hydrating
Stickiness: None
White Cast: None
Fragrance power: Subtle
Fragrance notes: Sweet vanilla fragrance

Hera - Sun Mate Protector
Hera - Sun Mate Protector

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Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun Essence

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: Dr.G
Product Name: Green Mild Up Sun Essence
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 50ml
Formulated by: Kolmar Korea
Manufactured by: Kolmar Korea
Distributed by: Gowoonsesang Cosmetics
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 29,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Chemical sunscreen
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polysilicone-15
Notable allergens: Ethanol, Fragrance

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethanol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Methicone, Polysilicone-15, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Stearic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Silica, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyether-1, Myristic Acid, t-Butyl Alcohol, Ectoine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,3-Butanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Fragrance

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 다이부틸아디페이트, 프로판다이올, 에탄올, 에칠헥실트리아존, 테레프탈릴리덴디캠퍼설포닉애씨드, 글리세린, 나이아신아마이드, 폴리글리세릴-3다이스테아레이트, 트로메타민, 1,2-헥산다이올, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 세테아릴알코올, 카프릴릴메티콘, 폴리실리콘-15, 타라열매추출물, 밀몽화꽃추출물, 코토니추출물, 프랑스해안송껍질추출물, 소듐하이알루로네이트, 카프릴릭/카프릭/석시닉트라이글리세라이드, 팔미틱애씨드, 글리세릴스테아레이트, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 포타슘세틸포스페이트, 폴리메틸실세스퀴옥세인, 스테아릭애씨드, 메틸프로판다이올, 암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머, 실리카, 폴리아크릴레이트크로스폴리머-6, 글리세릴스테아레이트시트레이트, 에틸헥실글리세린, 아데노신, 소듐폴리아크릴레이트, 폴리에터-1, 미리스틱애씨드, t-부틸알코올, 엑토인, 하이드롤라이즈드소듐하이알루로네이트, 부틸렌글라이콜, 바이오사카라이드검-1, 7-데하이드로콜레스테롤, 락토바실러스발효물, 토코페롤, 하이드롤라이즈드콜라겐, 하이드록시프로필트라이모늄하이알루로네이트, 소듐아세틸레이티드하이알루로네이트, 소듐하이알루로네이트크로스폴리머, 포타슘하이알루로네이트, 하이드롤라이즈드하이알루로닉애씨드, 하이알루로닉애씨드, 향료

Product Description:

Sunscreen with a moisturising essence formula that contains 8 molecular weights of hyaluronic acid and pro-vitamin D to keep skin hydrated and protect it from UV rays.

8 different molecular weight of Hyaluronic Acid melt into the skin and keep it hydrated. Pro-Vitamin D seals in hydration to strengthen skin’s natural defenses protect it from external stimuli. Pycnogenol, extracted from pine trees that withstand strong winds and hot sunlight on the coasts of France, helps skin become healthy and stronger.

The sunscreen offers 6 different degrees of protection for sensitive skin: not only it blocks UVA and UVB rays, but also blue light, infrared light, fine dust and irritation caused by face masks.

It’s a hypoallergenic sunscreen with a moisturising essence formula that keeps the skin hydrated without leaving any white cast.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a lightweight and hydrating sunscreen with a dry-touch finish.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (LDPE)
Pump: Plastic (Other)
Lid: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun lotion cream
Spreadability: Soft, mousse-like texture that melts into the skin
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Subtle
Fragrance notes: Fresh cotton fragrance with musky notes

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun Essence
Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun Essence

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Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun+ (2021)

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: Dr.G
Product Name: Green Mild Up Sun+
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 50ml
Formulated by: Kolmar Korea
Manufactured by: Kolmar Korea
Distributed by: Gowoonsesang Cosmetics
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 28,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Mineral sunscreen
UV Filters: Zinc Oxide
Notable allergens: n/a

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Isostearate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Candelilla Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Stearoyl Inulin, Polyglyceryl-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 징크옥사이드, 사이클로헥사실록세인, 부틸옥틸살리실레이트, 프로판다이올, 폴리글리세릴-3폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 코코-카프릴레이트/카프레이트, 카프릴릴메티콘, 아크릴레이트코폴리머, 폴리글리세릴-4아이소스테아레이트, 다이페닐실록시페닐트라이메티콘, 마그네슘설페이트, 다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트, 폴리글리세릴-3폴리리시놀리에이트, 트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인, 솔비탄아이소스테아레이트, C30-45알킬세테아릴다이메티콘크로스폴리머, 솔비탄올리베이트, 라우릴폴리글리세릴-3폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 토코페롤, 칸데릴라왁스, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 글리세릴카프릴레이트, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 폴리글리세릴-6폴리리시놀리에이트, 폴리글리세릴-6폴리하이드록시스테아레이트, 다이포타슘글리시리제이트, 스테아로일이눌린, 폴리글리세린-6, 1,2-헥산다이올, 다이소듐이디티에이, 부틸렌글라이콜, 에틸헥실글리세린, 타라열매추출물, 프랑스해안송껍질추출물, 코토니추출물, 병풀추출물, 밀몽화꽃추출물, 약모밀추출물

Product Description:

Broad spectrum mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide designed for sensitive skin.

It contains calming ingredients like Centella Asiatica to soothe sensitive skin, along with antioxidant ingredients like Pycnogenol to make skin stronger and healthier.

The sunscreen protects skin from UV rays, blue light, infrared light and fine dust. It’s a long-lasting formula with high adhesion to the skin and no stickiness.

➤ Best for: sensitive skin. People looking for a mineral sunscreen without the usual shortcomings of mineral filters.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (LDPE)
Lid: Plastic (PP)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun cream
Spreadability: Mousse-like cream that spreads smoothly and easily on the skin.
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Almost undetectable once it’s fully massaged on the skin.
Fragrance power: n/a
Fragrance notes: n/a

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+SPF50+/PA++++
Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+SPF50+/PA++++

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Olive Young

Source: Official websites
Translation: © 2021 Odile Monod (the product descriptions of Hera’s Sun Mate Leports and Hera’s Sun Mate Protector include parts of text shared by Amorepacific on Hera’s English language website)

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In this highly-requested video, I finally share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens of all time. I tend to pick my sunscreen based on intended use, season and current skin condition so this list includes something that could fit every skin type.

I also talk about why your favourite cosmetically elegant sunscreen might not be the best choice if you’re planning to take a long walk under the scorching sun, and how to pick a better sunscreen for that use.

For your reference: I’m 31, I have very dry and thin skin and I’m prone to dehydration and wrinkles. My skin tone is an NC15 in Mac (#21 in most Korean foundations). I live in South Korea where winters are extremely dry and cold and summers are hot and muggy.

Below, you will find the complete ingredient lists and product details of all sunscreens mentioned in the video. I manually translated all facts from the official Korean websites of the brands, so the information below is up-to-date and reliable (to my best knowledge).

Korean Sunscreens in this post:

1. OUTDOOR SUNSCREENS: (all)

Hera – Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof SPF50+/PA++++

Isa Knox – UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid SPF50+/PA++++

CNP Laboratory – Outdoor Fluid Sun SPF50+/PA++++

2. DAILY SUNSCREENS: (all)

Physiogel – Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen SPF50+/PA+++

Hera – Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk SPF50+/PA++++

Hera – Sun Mate Protector SPF50+/PA+++

Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF50+/PA++++

Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+/PA++++

1. OUTDOOR SUNSCREENS

In Asian beauty, “outdoor sunscreens” are highly-resistant sunscreens that are designed to provide strong UV protection even in extreme conditions, including strong sunlight or intensive sport activity.

Outdoor sunscreens are recommended for situations like the following:

  • going to beach
  • taking a long walk under strong sunlight
  • playing sports outdoors
  • visiting a country with hot and humid weather
  • etc

Hera – Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof

Hera - Sun Mate Leports Pro SPF 50+/PA++++

Brand: Hera
Product Name: Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 70ml
Formulated by: Amorepacific
Manufactured by: Amorepacific
Distributed by: Amorepacific
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 36,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: Yes
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Trisiloxane
Notable allergens: Ethanol, Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyacrylate-13, Aluminum Stearate, Polyisobutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, C12-15 Alcohols, Polyacrylic Acid, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hamamelis Virginiana (​witch Hazel) Water, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer, Bht, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tocopherol, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Citral, Lactobacillus/water Hyacinth Ferment, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Methoxy Peg-114/polyepsilon Caprolactone, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Mannitol, Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Caffeic Acid, Coenzyme Q10, Acrylates/​ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Tau, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, 1,2-hexandiol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Lecithin, Ethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Helianthus Annuus (​sunflower) Seed Oil, Β-carotene, Hydrolyzed Millet Seed Extract, Zinc Dna, Dna (Deoxyribonucleic Acid), Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Biotin, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Cholesterol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Acrylates/stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Copper Tripeptide-1, Cholesteryl Hexyl Dicarbamate Pullulan

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 부틸렌글라이콜, 프로판다이올, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 티타늄디옥사이드, 다이메티콘, 트라이실록세인, 사이클로펜타실록세인, 실리카, 사이클로헥사실록세인, 폴리아크릴레이트-13, 알루미늄스테아레이트, 폴리아이소부텐, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 다이메티콘/비닐다이메티콘크로스폴리머, 알루미나, 스테아릭애씨드, 페녹시에탄올, 향료, C12-15알코올, 폴리아크릴릭애씨드, 다이소듐이디티에이, 에틸헥실글리세린, 폴리솔베이트20, 솔비탄아이소스테아레이트, 리모넨, 리날룰, 부틸페닐메틸프로피오날, 버지니아풍년화잎수, 칼슘판테테인설포네이트, 암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머, 비에이치티, 헥실신남알, 토코페롤, 알파-아이소메틸아이오논, 피이지-60하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일, 시트로넬올, 벤질살리실레이트, 잔탄검, 글리세린, 시트랄, 락토바실러스/부레옥잠발효물, 에틸헥실팔미테이트, 메톡시피이지-114/폴리엡실론카프로락톤, 쇠비름추출물, 만니톨, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 아스코빅애씨드, 카페익애씨드, 유비퀴논, 아크릴레이트/암모늄메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머, 카카오추출물, 1, 2-헥산다이올, 토코페릴아세테이트, 카보머, 복사나무잎추출물, 시트릭애씨드, 소듐데하이드로아세테이트, 레시틴, 에탄올, 포타슘솔베이트, 소듐시트레이트, 소듐벤조에이트, 티타늄디옥사이드 (CI 77891), 해바라기씨오일, 베타-카로틴, 하이드롤라이즈드기장, 징크디엔에이, 디엔에이, 하이드로제네이티드포스파티딜콜린, 바이오틴, 덱스트린, 하이드롤라이즈드오크라추출물, 콜레스테롤, 다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린, 아크릴레이트/스테아릴메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 카퍼트라이펩타이드-1, 콜레스테릴헥실다이카바메이트풀루란

Product Description:

A sunscreen that offers both water and sweat resistance with strong UV protection for prolonged outdoor activity. Enhanced PA++++ formula provides intensive protection against UVA to keep the skin healthy. Sweatproof Film™ Technology ensures that the formula builds a thin and yet powerful UV-protective film, so that you can leisurely enjoy swimming, jogging and all other activities in the sun.

“Sun Mate Leports” has witch hazel leaf water providing a soothing effect to keep the skin feeling comfortable while staying long in the sun.

WaterLux texture bursts into moisture and completely gets absorbed into the skin to leave it feeling nice and refreshed. It’s also good for both face and body.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a resistant and hydrating sunscreen.

How to use it:

  • Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it across the whole face.
  • Lightly dab on more exposed areas such as the forehead, nose and cheekbones.
  • Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes. Clean the mouth of the tube and close it tight after use. Keep it at room temperature.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun cream
Spreadability: Smooth and lotion-like texture that spreads evenly and easily
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Noticeable, but not overpowering
Fragrance notes: Powdery floral fragrance

Hera - Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof
Hera - Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof

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Isa Knox – UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid

Isa Knox - UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid SPF50+ PA++++

Brand: Isa Knox
Product Name: UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 70ml (100ml also available)
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 25,000 KRW (70ml) / 40,000 KRW (70ml + 100ml set)
Water Resistance: Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: Yes
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Notable allergens: Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Sulfate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수,아이소도데케인,다이프로필렌글라이콜,다이카프릴릴카보네이트,에칠헥실살리실레이트,디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트,에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트,아이소데실네오펜타노에이트,솔비탄올리베이트,징크옥사이드,나이아신아마이드,사이클로펜타실록세인,글리세린,아이소헥사데칸,C12-15알킬벤조에이트,다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트,메틸메타크릴레이트크로스폴리머,판테놀,글리세릴카프릴레이트,피이지-30다이폴리하이드록시스테아레이트,비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진,에틸헥실글리세린,트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인,마그네슘설페이트,아데노신,토코페롤,프랑스해안송껍질추출물,향료,벤질벤조에이트,리모넨,리날룰,헥실신남알,시트로넬올,제라니올

Product Description:

Waterproof sunscreen that provides strong protection against UV rays and fine dust for prolonged outdoor activity. Formulated using a proprietary slim-fit technology to stabilise low viscosity sunscreen formulas. The sunscreen features a thin, skin-like lipid structure that thinly adheres to the skin upon application.

The product received 3 functional cosmetic certifications for UV-protecting, whitening and anti-wrinkle properties.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a sunscreen with smoothing properties that also doubles as a makeup primer.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Lid: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun Milk
Spreadability: Lightweight and watery texture that spreads evenly and easily
Finish: Semi-matte, velvet touch (similar to a makeup primer)
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque.
Hydration: Very hydrating
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Subtle
Fragrance notes: Woody vanilla fragrance

Isa Knox - UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid
Isa Knox - UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid

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CNP Laboratory – Outdoor Fluid Sun

CNP Laboratory - Outdoor Fluid Sun SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: CNP Laboratory
Product Name: Outdoor Fluid Sun
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 80ml
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 28,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: Yes
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Benzyl Salicylate
Notable allergens: Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Sulfate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Fragrance

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 아이소도데케인, 다이프로필렌글라이콜, 다이카프릴릴카보네이트, 에칠헥실살리실레이트, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 아이소데실네오펜타노에이트, 솔비탄올리베이트, 글리세린, 징크옥사이드, 나이아신아마이드, 사이클로펜타실록세인, 아이소헥사데칸, C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트, 메틸메타크릴레이트크로스폴리머, 판테놀, 글리세릴카프릴레이트, 피이지-30다이폴리하이드록시스테아레이트, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 에틸헥실글리세린, 트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인, 마그네슘설페이트, 아데노신, 토코페롤, 프랑스해안송껍질추출물,벤질살리실레이트, 시트랄, 시트로넬올, 리모넨, 제라니올, 리날룰, 향료

Product Description:

Waterproof fluid formula that does not collapse even during outdoor and leisure activities.

The product features a liquid texture that adheres thinly to the skin without any white cast, offering a fresh application and strong resistance against water. It protects skin from environmental aggressors like fine dust and yellow dust, that might irritate skin during outdoor activities. It protects skin from UV rays for a long time with a strong blocking power that is not easily erased.

➤ Best for: Oily skin. People looking for a lightweight but resistant sunscreen to wear in humid weather.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun Milk
Spreadability: Very lightweight and watery texture that spreads evenly and easily. It also dries really quickly
Finish: Matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating but not excessively
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Noticeable, but not overpowering
Fragrance notes: Citrus fragrance with earthy green notes

CNP Laboratory - Outdoor Fluid Sun
CNP Laboratory - Outdoor Fluid Sun

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2. DAILY SUNSCREENS

“Daily sunscreens” are usually sunscreens with a lightweight formula that can be worn comfortably on a daily basis, mostly in an indoor setting (going to the office, running errands around town, going shopping etc).

Usually, these sunscreens don’t have a high adhesion to the skin and wear off easily when they’re exposed to high temperatures, sweat or water. If you’re looking for a sunscreen suitable for high intensity activities (outdoor sports, walking under strong sunlight etc), please refer to the “outdoor sunscreen” section.

This doesn’t mean that daily sunscreens “don’t work” in an outdoor setting, it simply means that when they’re exposed to extreme conditions, the protective film that these sunscreens form on the skin will break down a lot quicker than usual. If you’re wearing a daily sunscreen while engaging in outdoor activities, it’s a good idea to re-apply more frequently than you usually would.

Physiogel – Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen

Physiogel - Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen

Brand: Physiogel
Product Name: Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen
Protection: SPF50+ / PA+++
Capacity: 40ml
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 28,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Notable allergens: Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tromethamine, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Panthenol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aluminum Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Alumina, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitamide MEA, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acetamide MEA, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Trisodium EDTA Sarcosine, Isohexadecane, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Arachidyl Alcohol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Squalane, Shea butter, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Glucose

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 에칠헥실살리실레이트,  C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 사이클로펜타실록세인, 다이프로필렌글라이콜, 페닐벤즈이미다졸설포닉애씨드, 포타슘세틸포스페이트, 티타늄디옥사이드, 글리세린, 세테아릴알코올, 세틸에틸헥사노에이트, 하이드로제네이티드폴리이소부텐, 트로메타민, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 1,2-헥산다이올, 디에칠 아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 판테놀, 이눌린라우릴카바메이트, 글리세릴카프릴레 이트, 글리세릴스테아레이트, 폴리메틸메타크릴레이트, 알루미늄스테아레이트, 마그네슘알루 미늄실리케이트, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 세테아릴올리베이트, 솔비탄올리베이트, 알루미나, 잔탄검, 아크릴레이트/C10-30알킬아크릴레이트크로스폴리머, 팔미타마이드엠이에이에이, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸​타우레이트코폴리머, 아세타마이드엠이에이, 베티버뿌리오일, 트라이소듐이디티에이사코신, 이소헥사데칸, 후추열매오일, 생강오일, 카프릴릭/카 프릭트라이글리세라이드, 육계잎오일, 아라키딜알코올, 다마스크장미꽃오일, 스쿠알란, 시어버터, 베헤닐알코올,아라키딜글루코사이드, 하이드로제네이티드 레시틴, 세라마이드엔피, 콜레스테롤, 스테아릭애씨드,카보머,글루코오스

Product Description:

Sunscreen with moisture barrier support to protect sensitive skin from UV stress. The sunscreen is especially designed to help sensitive and irritated skin burdened by having to wear a face mask, despite strong sunlight and hot temperatures.

The product features Physiogel’s exclusive biomimic technology to strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier and care for dry sensitive skin, along with a strong UV protection that protects skin from UV rays.

The sunscreen has a mild, easy-wash formula that is easy to clean at the end of the day.

“Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen” contains PEA (Palmitoyl Palmitamide MEA), Physiogel’s signature soothing ingredient, and is suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin, thanks to a hypoallergenic formula that excludes fragrance and artificial dyes.

➤ Best for: Sensitive and reactive skin. People with weakened skin barrier function looking for a sunscreen with skin barrier support.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Lid: Plastic (PP)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun cream
Spreadability: Smooth and lotion-like texture that spreads evenly and easily
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: N/A
Fragrance notes: N/A

Physiogel - Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen
Physiogel - Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen

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Hera – Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk

Hera - Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: Hera
Product Name: Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 50ml
Formulated by: Amorepacific
Manufactured by: Amorepacific
Distributed by: Amorepacific
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 36,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Notable allergens: Alcohol Denat., Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Diisopropyl Sebacate, Poly (Polymethyl Methacrylate), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isopropyl palmitate, Octocrylene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Fragrance, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether, Limonene, Linalool, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, BHT (Butylated Hydroxy Toluene), Iron Oxide Red, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Pentylene Glycol, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Sunflower Seed Oil, Lysine, Arginine, Histidine, β-Carotene, Glucose, Xylose, Phenoxyethanol, DNA, Mannose, Sodium Chloride, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sodium Phosphate, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Cholesterol, Fucose, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Millet

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 다이메티콘, 징크옥사이드, 아이소도데케인, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 변성알코올, 다이아이소프로필세바케이트, 폴리메틸메타크릴레이트, 부틸렌글라이콜, 글리세린, 폴리메틸실세스퀴옥세인, 아이소프로필팔미테이트, 옥토크릴렌, 트라이메틸실록시실리케이트, 라우릴피이지-9폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 티타늄디옥사이드, 나이아신아마이드, 테레프탈릴리덴디캠퍼설포닉애씨드, 1,2-헥산다이올, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 아이소스테아릭애씨드, 폴리글리세릴-3폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 트로메타민, 다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트, 트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인, 향료, 스테아릭애씨드, 알루미나, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 글리세릴카프릴레이트, 티몰트라이메톡시신나메이트, 다이소듐이디티에이, 아데노신, 토코페릴아세테이트, 에칠아스코빌에텔, 리모넨, 리날룰, 프로판다이올, 에틸헥실팔미테이트, 비에이치티, 적색산화철, 하이드롤라이즈드옥수수전분, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 소나무잎추출물, 제라니올, 토코페롤, 카보머, 에틸헥실글리세린, 메톡시피이지-114/폴리엡실론카프로락톤, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머, 복사나무잎추출물, 해바라기씨오일, 라이신, 알지닌, 히스티딘, 베타-카로틴, 글루코오스, 자일로오스, 페녹시에탄올, 디엔에이, 만노오스, 소듐클로라이드, 레시틴, 하이드로제네이티드포스파티딜콜린, 카퍼트라이펩타이드-1, 소듐포스페이트, 덱스트린, 하이드롤라이즈드오크라추출물, 콜레스테롤, 푸코오스, 다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린, 아크릴레이트/스테아릴메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 칼슘클로라이드, 포타슘클로라이드, 포타슘포스페이트, 마그네슘클로라이드, 하이드롤라이즈드기장

Product Description:

See-through tone-up sunscreen that naturally brightens skin with an airy-fit texture that is light as air.

The airy-fit texture, that combines an ideal ratio of organic and inorganic UV filters, naturally brightens skin tone without leaving any white cast.

The sunscreen was formulated using Cell Fluid Sync 2.0™, a technology that mimics body fluids and improves moisture retention, effectively trapping hydration into the skin upon application of the product. “Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk” forms a film of porous powder on the skin, offering a soft and smooth finish.

It’s a fresh sunscreen that doesn’t feel greasy thanks to the presence of pine needle extract that effectively controls sebum production.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a sunscreen with a natural dewy finish without the stickiness that usually comes with glowy sunscreens.

How to use it:

  • Shake the container before use, take an sufficient amount of product and spread evenly across the whole face at the last step of your morning skincare routine.
  • Lightly dab on more exposed areas such as the forehead, nose and cheekbones.
  • Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes. Clean the mouth of the tube and close it tight after use. Keep it at room temperature.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Watery sun milk
Spreadability: Very liquid formula that spreads quickly ans easily (the bottle should be shaken before use)
Finish: Semi-matte, velvet touch
Shine: No shine but contains ultra fine pearl particles that reflect the light and give the skin a subtle radiance
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Almost undetectable
Fragrance power: Almost undetectable
Fragrance notes: Smoky vanilla fragrance

Hera - Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk
Hera - Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk

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Hera – Sun Mate Protector

Hera - Sun Mate Protector SPF50+/PA+++

Brand: Hera
Product Name: Sun Mate Protector
Protection: SPF50+ / PA+++
Capacity: 50ml (70ml also available)
Formulated by: Amorepacific
Manufactured by: Amorepacific
Distributed by: Amorepacific
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 38,000 KRW (50ml) / 43,000 KRW (70ml)
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Trisiloxane
Notable allergens: Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Arbutin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, C14-22 Alcohols, Trisiloxane, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment, Lecithin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Mannitol, β-Carotene, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Coenzyme Q, Zinc DNA, Copper Tripeptide-1, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl Hexyl Dicarbamate Pullulan, Hydrolyzed Millet Seed Extract, Caffeic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Behenyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Adenosine, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethanol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate-13, Polyacrylic Acid, Polyisobutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Tau, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxide Yellow, Iron Oxide Red, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 프로판다이올, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 페닐트라이메티콘, 티 타늄디옥사이드, 다이메티콘, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 알부틴, 폴리글리세릴-10스테아레이트, C14-22알코올, 트라이실록세인, 하이드롤라이즈드오크라추출물, 해바라기씨오일, 디엔에이, 다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린, 락토바실러스/부레옥잠발효물, 레시틴, 쇠비름추출물, 만니톨, 베타-카로틴, 복사나무잎추출물, 아스코빅애씨드, 유비퀴논, 징크디엔에이, 카퍼트라이펩타이드-1, 칼슘판테테인설포네이트, 콜레스테롤, 콜레스테릴헥실다이카바메이트풀루란, 하이드롤라이즈드기장, 카페익애씨드, 토코페롤, 토코페릴아세테이트, 하이드로제네이티드포스파티딜콜린, 베헤닐알코올, 1,2-헥산다이올, C12-20알킬글루코사이드, 글리세린, 글리세릴스테아레이트, 다이메티콘/비닐다이메티콘크로스폴리머, 메톡시피이지-114/폴리엡실론카프로락톤, 부틸렌글라이콜, 솔비탄아이소스테아레이트, 스테아릭애씨드, 아데노신, 아크릴레이트/암모늄메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 아크릴레이트/스테아릴메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 알루미나, 알루미늄스테아레이트, 암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머, 에틸헥실글리세린, 에틸헥실팔미테이트, 에탄올, 잔탄검, 카보머, 카카오추출물, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 폴리솔베이트20, 폴리아크릴레이트-13, 폴리아크릴릭애씨드, 폴리아이소부텐, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 피이지-100스테아레이트, 피이지-60하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머, 다이소듐이디티에이, 페녹시에탄올, 황색산화철, 적색산화철, 티타늄디옥사이드 (CI 77891), 향료, 리모넨, 리날룰

Product Description:

Daily sun care effectively protects the skin from UV rays, the harmful city environment and makes it younger-looking.

Formulated with C.U.T. (Control of UV Trap) System to treat the signs of skin aging resulting from exposure to UV rays. “Sun Mate Protector” provides protection against UV rays and external irritants in the city for the skin, so it can stay healthy and youthful. With strong UV protection as high as SPF 50+ PA+++, it safeguards the health of the skin from exposure to environmental irritants, and thanks to the anti-oxidant Anti-R Complex, it effectively alleviates TrapR™ in the skin to give a more youthful complexion (TrapR™ is an element identified by Hera, that makes the skin weak and exhausted when it is exposed to UV rays, stress and external irritants).

With water hyacinth extract effective in purifying the skin, “Sun Mate Protector” keeps the skin young, healthy and well-protected against harmful environmental factors in the city, particularly yellow dust and pollution.

The sunscreen works as a makeup base as well; it has color similar to the skin tone and a fast-absorbing texture that seamlessly blends in with the skin to create a healthy glow.

➤ Best for: dry, normal or combination skin. People looking for a hydrating sunscreen that also revives skin tone and doubles as makeup primer.

How to use it:

  • Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it across the whole face.
  • Lightly dab on more exposed areas such as the forehead, nose and cheekbones.
  • Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes. Clean the mouth of the tube and close it tight after use. Keep it at room temperature.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Pink-coloured cream
Spreadability: Soft texture that melts easily into the skin
Finish: Moist velvet finish with no stickiness
Shine: No shine but contains very small pearl particles that give skin a subtle radiance
Hydration: Very hydrating
Stickiness: None
White Cast: None
Fragrance power: Subtle
Fragrance notes: Sweet vanilla fragrance

Hera - Sun Mate Protector
Hera - Sun Mate Protector

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Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun Essence

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: Dr.G
Product Name: Green Mild Up Sun Essence
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 50ml
Formulated by: Kolmar Korea
Manufactured by: Kolmar Korea
Distributed by: Gowoonsesang Cosmetics
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 29,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Chemical sunscreen
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polysilicone-15
Notable allergens: Ethanol, Fragrance

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethanol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Methicone, Polysilicone-15, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Stearic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Silica, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyether-1, Myristic Acid, t-Butyl Alcohol, Ectoine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,3-Butanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Fragrance

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 다이부틸아디페이트, 프로판다이올, 에탄올, 에칠헥실트리아존, 테레프탈릴리덴디캠퍼설포닉애씨드, 글리세린, 나이아신아마이드, 폴리글리세릴-3다이스테아레이트, 트로메타민, 1,2-헥산다이올, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 세테아릴알코올, 카프릴릴메티콘, 폴리실리콘-15, 타라열매추출물, 밀몽화꽃추출물, 코토니추출물, 프랑스해안송껍질추출물, 소듐하이알루로네이트, 카프릴릭/카프릭/석시닉트라이글리세라이드, 팔미틱애씨드, 글리세릴스테아레이트, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 포타슘세틸포스페이트, 폴리메틸실세스퀴옥세인, 스테아릭애씨드, 메틸프로판다이올, 암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머, 실리카, 폴리아크릴레이트크로스폴리머-6, 글리세릴스테아레이트시트레이트, 에틸헥실글리세린, 아데노신, 소듐폴리아크릴레이트, 폴리에터-1, 미리스틱애씨드, t-부틸알코올, 엑토인, 하이드롤라이즈드소듐하이알루로네이트, 부틸렌글라이콜, 바이오사카라이드검-1, 7-데하이드로콜레스테롤, 락토바실러스발효물, 토코페롤, 하이드롤라이즈드콜라겐, 하이드록시프로필트라이모늄하이알루로네이트, 소듐아세틸레이티드하이알루로네이트, 소듐하이알루로네이트크로스폴리머, 포타슘하이알루로네이트, 하이드롤라이즈드하이알루로닉애씨드, 하이알루로닉애씨드, 향료

Product Description:

Sunscreen with a moisturising essence formula that contains 8 molecular weights of hyaluronic acid and pro-vitamin D to keep skin hydrated and protect it from UV rays.

8 different molecular weight of Hyaluronic Acid melt into the skin and keep it hydrated. Pro-Vitamin D seals in hydration to strengthen skin’s natural defenses protect it from external stimuli. Pycnogenol, extracted from pine trees that withstand strong winds and hot sunlight on the coasts of France, helps skin become healthy and stronger.

The sunscreen offers 6 different degrees of protection for sensitive skin: not only it blocks UVA and UVB rays, but also blue light, infrared light, fine dust and irritation caused by face masks.

It’s a hypoallergenic sunscreen with a moisturising essence formula that keeps the skin hydrated without leaving any white cast.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a lightweight and hydrating sunscreen with a dry-touch finish.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (LDPE)
Pump: Plastic (Other)
Lid: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun lotion cream
Spreadability: Soft, mousse-like texture that melts into the skin
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Subtle
Fragrance notes: Fresh cotton fragrance with musky notes

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun Essence
Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun Essence

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Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun+ (2021)

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: Dr.G
Product Name: Green Mild Up Sun+
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 50ml
Formulated by: Kolmar Korea
Manufactured by: Kolmar Korea
Distributed by: Gowoonsesang Cosmetics
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 28,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Mineral sunscreen
UV Filters: Zinc Oxide
Notable allergens: n/a

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Isostearate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Candelilla Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Stearoyl Inulin, Polyglyceryl-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 징크옥사이드, 사이클로헥사실록세인, 부틸옥틸살리실레이트, 프로판다이올, 폴리글리세릴-3폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 코코-카프릴레이트/카프레이트, 카프릴릴메티콘, 아크릴레이트코폴리머, 폴리글리세릴-4아이소스테아레이트, 다이페닐실록시페닐트라이메티콘, 마그네슘설페이트, 다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트, 폴리글리세릴-3폴리리시놀리에이트, 트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인, 솔비탄아이소스테아레이트, C30-45알킬세테아릴다이메티콘크로스폴리머, 솔비탄올리베이트, 라우릴폴리글리세릴-3폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 토코페롤, 칸데릴라왁스, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 글리세릴카프릴레이트, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 폴리글리세릴-6폴리리시놀리에이트, 폴리글리세릴-6폴리하이드록시스테아레이트, 다이포타슘글리시리제이트, 스테아로일이눌린, 폴리글리세린-6, 1,2-헥산다이올, 다이소듐이디티에이, 부틸렌글라이콜, 에틸헥실글리세린, 타라열매추출물, 프랑스해안송껍질추출물, 코토니추출물, 병풀추출물, 밀몽화꽃추출물, 약모밀추출물

Product Description:

Broad spectrum mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide designed for sensitive skin.

It contains calming ingredients like Centella Asiatica to soothe sensitive skin, along with antioxidant ingredients like Pycnogenol to make skin stronger and healthier.

The sunscreen protects skin from UV rays, blue light, infrared light and fine dust. It’s a long-lasting formula with high adhesion to the skin and no stickiness.

➤ Best for: sensitive skin. People looking for a mineral sunscreen without the usual shortcomings of mineral filters.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (LDPE)
Lid: Plastic (PP)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun cream
Spreadability: Mousse-like cream that spreads smoothly and easily on the skin.
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Almost undetectable once it’s fully massaged on the skin.
Fragrance power: n/a
Fragrance notes: n/a

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+SPF50+/PA++++
Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+SPF50+/PA++++

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Olive Young

Source: Official websites
Translation: © 2021 Odile Monod (the product descriptions of Hera’s Sun Mate Leports and Hera’s Sun Mate Protector include parts of text shared by Amorepacific on Hera’s English language website)

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In this highly-requested video, I finally share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens of all time. I tend to pick my sunscreen based on intended use, season and current skin condition so this list includes something that could fit every skin type.

I also talk about why your favourite cosmetically elegant sunscreen might not be the best choice if you’re planning to take a long walk under the scorching sun, and how to pick a better sunscreen for that use.

For your reference: I’m 31, I have very dry and thin skin and I’m prone to dehydration and wrinkles. My skin tone is an NC15 in Mac (#21 in most Korean foundations). I live in South Korea where winters are extremely dry and cold and summers are hot and muggy.

Below, you will find the complete ingredient lists and product details of all sunscreens mentioned in the video. I manually translated all facts from the official Korean websites of the brands, so the information below is up-to-date and reliable (to my best knowledge).

Korean Sunscreens in this post:

1. OUTDOOR SUNSCREENS: (all)

Hera – Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof SPF50+/PA++++

Isa Knox – UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid SPF50+/PA++++

CNP Laboratory – Outdoor Fluid Sun SPF50+/PA++++

2. DAILY SUNSCREENS: (all)

Physiogel – Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen SPF50+/PA+++

Hera – Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk SPF50+/PA++++

Hera – Sun Mate Protector SPF50+/PA+++

Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF50+/PA++++

Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+/PA++++

1. OUTDOOR SUNSCREENS

In Asian beauty, “outdoor sunscreens” are highly-resistant sunscreens that are designed to provide strong UV protection even in extreme conditions, including strong sunlight or intensive sport activity.

Outdoor sunscreens are recommended for situations like the following:

  • going to beach
  • taking a long walk under strong sunlight
  • playing sports outdoors
  • visiting a country with hot and humid weather
  • etc

Hera – Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof

Hera - Sun Mate Leports Pro SPF 50+/PA++++

Brand: Hera
Product Name: Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 70ml
Formulated by: Amorepacific
Manufactured by: Amorepacific
Distributed by: Amorepacific
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 36,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: Yes
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Trisiloxane
Notable allergens: Ethanol, Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyacrylate-13, Aluminum Stearate, Polyisobutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Alumina, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, C12-15 Alcohols, Polyacrylic Acid, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hamamelis Virginiana (​witch Hazel) Water, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer, Bht, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tocopherol, Alpha-isomethyl Ionone, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Citral, Lactobacillus/water Hyacinth Ferment, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Methoxy Peg-114/polyepsilon Caprolactone, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Mannitol, Pentylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Caffeic Acid, Coenzyme Q10, Acrylates/​ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Tau, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, 1,2-hexandiol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Lecithin, Ethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Helianthus Annuus (​sunflower) Seed Oil, Β-carotene, Hydrolyzed Millet Seed Extract, Zinc Dna, Dna (Deoxyribonucleic Acid), Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Biotin, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Cholesterol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Acrylates/stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Copper Tripeptide-1, Cholesteryl Hexyl Dicarbamate Pullulan

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 부틸렌글라이콜, 프로판다이올, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 티타늄디옥사이드, 다이메티콘, 트라이실록세인, 사이클로펜타실록세인, 실리카, 사이클로헥사실록세인, 폴리아크릴레이트-13, 알루미늄스테아레이트, 폴리아이소부텐, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 다이메티콘/비닐다이메티콘크로스폴리머, 알루미나, 스테아릭애씨드, 페녹시에탄올, 향료, C12-15알코올, 폴리아크릴릭애씨드, 다이소듐이디티에이, 에틸헥실글리세린, 폴리솔베이트20, 솔비탄아이소스테아레이트, 리모넨, 리날룰, 부틸페닐메틸프로피오날, 버지니아풍년화잎수, 칼슘판테테인설포네이트, 암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머, 비에이치티, 헥실신남알, 토코페롤, 알파-아이소메틸아이오논, 피이지-60하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일, 시트로넬올, 벤질살리실레이트, 잔탄검, 글리세린, 시트랄, 락토바실러스/부레옥잠발효물, 에틸헥실팔미테이트, 메톡시피이지-114/폴리엡실론카프로락톤, 쇠비름추출물, 만니톨, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 아스코빅애씨드, 카페익애씨드, 유비퀴논, 아크릴레이트/암모늄메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머, 카카오추출물, 1, 2-헥산다이올, 토코페릴아세테이트, 카보머, 복사나무잎추출물, 시트릭애씨드, 소듐데하이드로아세테이트, 레시틴, 에탄올, 포타슘솔베이트, 소듐시트레이트, 소듐벤조에이트, 티타늄디옥사이드 (CI 77891), 해바라기씨오일, 베타-카로틴, 하이드롤라이즈드기장, 징크디엔에이, 디엔에이, 하이드로제네이티드포스파티딜콜린, 바이오틴, 덱스트린, 하이드롤라이즈드오크라추출물, 콜레스테롤, 다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린, 아크릴레이트/스테아릴메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 카퍼트라이펩타이드-1, 콜레스테릴헥실다이카바메이트풀루란

Product Description:

A sunscreen that offers both water and sweat resistance with strong UV protection for prolonged outdoor activity. Enhanced PA++++ formula provides intensive protection against UVA to keep the skin healthy. Sweatproof Film™ Technology ensures that the formula builds a thin and yet powerful UV-protective film, so that you can leisurely enjoy swimming, jogging and all other activities in the sun.

“Sun Mate Leports” has witch hazel leaf water providing a soothing effect to keep the skin feeling comfortable while staying long in the sun.

WaterLux texture bursts into moisture and completely gets absorbed into the skin to leave it feeling nice and refreshed. It’s also good for both face and body.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a resistant and hydrating sunscreen.

How to use it:

  • Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it across the whole face.
  • Lightly dab on more exposed areas such as the forehead, nose and cheekbones.
  • Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes. Clean the mouth of the tube and close it tight after use. Keep it at room temperature.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun cream
Spreadability: Smooth and lotion-like texture that spreads evenly and easily
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Noticeable, but not overpowering
Fragrance notes: Powdery floral fragrance

Hera - Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof
Hera - Sun Mate Leports Pro Waterproof

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Isa Knox – UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid

Isa Knox - UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid SPF50+ PA++++

Brand: Isa Knox
Product Name: UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 70ml (100ml also available)
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 25,000 KRW (70ml) / 40,000 KRW (70ml + 100ml set)
Water Resistance: Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: Yes
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Notable allergens: Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Sulfate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수,아이소도데케인,다이프로필렌글라이콜,다이카프릴릴카보네이트,에칠헥실살리실레이트,디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트,에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트,아이소데실네오펜타노에이트,솔비탄올리베이트,징크옥사이드,나이아신아마이드,사이클로펜타실록세인,글리세린,아이소헥사데칸,C12-15알킬벤조에이트,다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트,메틸메타크릴레이트크로스폴리머,판테놀,글리세릴카프릴레이트,피이지-30다이폴리하이드록시스테아레이트,비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진,에틸헥실글리세린,트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인,마그네슘설페이트,아데노신,토코페롤,프랑스해안송껍질추출물,향료,벤질벤조에이트,리모넨,리날룰,헥실신남알,시트로넬올,제라니올

Product Description:

Waterproof sunscreen that provides strong protection against UV rays and fine dust for prolonged outdoor activity. Formulated using a proprietary slim-fit technology to stabilise low viscosity sunscreen formulas. The sunscreen features a thin, skin-like lipid structure that thinly adheres to the skin upon application.

The product received 3 functional cosmetic certifications for UV-protecting, whitening and anti-wrinkle properties.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a sunscreen with smoothing properties that also doubles as a makeup primer.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Lid: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun Milk
Spreadability: Lightweight and watery texture that spreads evenly and easily
Finish: Semi-matte, velvet touch (similar to a makeup primer)
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque.
Hydration: Very hydrating
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Subtle
Fragrance notes: Woody vanilla fragrance

Isa Knox - UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid
Isa Knox - UV Sun Pro 365 Extreme Sun Fluid

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CNP Laboratory – Outdoor Fluid Sun

CNP Laboratory - Outdoor Fluid Sun SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: CNP Laboratory
Product Name: Outdoor Fluid Sun
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 80ml
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 28,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: Yes
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Benzyl Salicylate
Notable allergens: Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Glyceryl Caprylate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Sulfate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Fragrance

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 아이소도데케인, 다이프로필렌글라이콜, 다이카프릴릴카보네이트, 에칠헥실살리실레이트, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 아이소데실네오펜타노에이트, 솔비탄올리베이트, 글리세린, 징크옥사이드, 나이아신아마이드, 사이클로펜타실록세인, 아이소헥사데칸, C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트, 메틸메타크릴레이트크로스폴리머, 판테놀, 글리세릴카프릴레이트, 피이지-30다이폴리하이드록시스테아레이트, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 에틸헥실글리세린, 트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인, 마그네슘설페이트, 아데노신, 토코페롤, 프랑스해안송껍질추출물,벤질살리실레이트, 시트랄, 시트로넬올, 리모넨, 제라니올, 리날룰, 향료

Product Description:

Waterproof fluid formula that does not collapse even during outdoor and leisure activities.

The product features a liquid texture that adheres thinly to the skin without any white cast, offering a fresh application and strong resistance against water. It protects skin from environmental aggressors like fine dust and yellow dust, that might irritate skin during outdoor activities. It protects skin from UV rays for a long time with a strong blocking power that is not easily erased.

➤ Best for: Oily skin. People looking for a lightweight but resistant sunscreen to wear in humid weather.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun Milk
Spreadability: Very lightweight and watery texture that spreads evenly and easily. It also dries really quickly
Finish: Matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating but not excessively
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Noticeable, but not overpowering
Fragrance notes: Citrus fragrance with earthy green notes

CNP Laboratory - Outdoor Fluid Sun
CNP Laboratory - Outdoor Fluid Sun

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2. DAILY SUNSCREENS

“Daily sunscreens” are usually sunscreens with a lightweight formula that can be worn comfortably on a daily basis, mostly in an indoor setting (going to the office, running errands around town, going shopping etc).

Usually, these sunscreens don’t have a high adhesion to the skin and wear off easily when they’re exposed to high temperatures, sweat or water. If you’re looking for a sunscreen suitable for high intensity activities (outdoor sports, walking under strong sunlight etc), please refer to the “outdoor sunscreen” section.

This doesn’t mean that daily sunscreens “don’t work” in an outdoor setting, it simply means that when they’re exposed to extreme conditions, the protective film that these sunscreens form on the skin will break down a lot quicker than usual. If you’re wearing a daily sunscreen while engaging in outdoor activities, it’s a good idea to re-apply more frequently than you usually would.

Physiogel – Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen

Physiogel - Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen

Brand: Physiogel
Product Name: Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen
Protection: SPF50+ / PA+++
Capacity: 40ml
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 28,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Notable allergens: Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tromethamine, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Panthenol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aluminum Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Alumina, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitamide MEA, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acetamide MEA, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Trisodium EDTA Sarcosine, Isohexadecane, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Fruit Oil, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Arachidyl Alcohol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Squalane, Shea butter, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Glucose

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 에칠헥실살리실레이트,  C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 사이클로펜타실록세인, 다이프로필렌글라이콜, 페닐벤즈이미다졸설포닉애씨드, 포타슘세틸포스페이트, 티타늄디옥사이드, 글리세린, 세테아릴알코올, 세틸에틸헥사노에이트, 하이드로제네이티드폴리이소부텐, 트로메타민, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 1,2-헥산다이올, 디에칠 아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 판테놀, 이눌린라우릴카바메이트, 글리세릴카프릴레 이트, 글리세릴스테아레이트, 폴리메틸메타크릴레이트, 알루미늄스테아레이트, 마그네슘알루 미늄실리케이트, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 세테아릴올리베이트, 솔비탄올리베이트, 알루미나, 잔탄검, 아크릴레이트/C10-30알킬아크릴레이트크로스폴리머, 팔미타마이드엠이에이에이, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸​타우레이트코폴리머, 아세타마이드엠이에이, 베티버뿌리오일, 트라이소듐이디티에이사코신, 이소헥사데칸, 후추열매오일, 생강오일, 카프릴릭/카 프릭트라이글리세라이드, 육계잎오일, 아라키딜알코올, 다마스크장미꽃오일, 스쿠알란, 시어버터, 베헤닐알코올,아라키딜글루코사이드, 하이드로제네이티드 레시틴, 세라마이드엔피, 콜레스테롤, 스테아릭애씨드,카보머,글루코오스

Product Description:

Sunscreen with moisture barrier support to protect sensitive skin from UV stress. The sunscreen is especially designed to help sensitive and irritated skin burdened by having to wear a face mask, despite strong sunlight and hot temperatures.

The product features Physiogel’s exclusive biomimic technology to strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier and care for dry sensitive skin, along with a strong UV protection that protects skin from UV rays.

The sunscreen has a mild, easy-wash formula that is easy to clean at the end of the day.

“Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen” contains PEA (Palmitoyl Palmitamide MEA), Physiogel’s signature soothing ingredient, and is suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin, thanks to a hypoallergenic formula that excludes fragrance and artificial dyes.

➤ Best for: Sensitive and reactive skin. People with weakened skin barrier function looking for a sunscreen with skin barrier support.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Lid: Plastic (PP)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun cream
Spreadability: Smooth and lotion-like texture that spreads evenly and easily
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: N/A
Fragrance notes: N/A

Physiogel - Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen
Physiogel - Red Soothing AI Sensitive UV Sunscreen

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Hera – Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk

Hera - Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: Hera
Product Name: Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 50ml
Formulated by: Amorepacific
Manufactured by: Amorepacific
Distributed by: Amorepacific
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 36,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Notable allergens: Alcohol Denat., Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Diisopropyl Sebacate, Poly (Polymethyl Methacrylate), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isopropyl palmitate, Octocrylene, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Isostearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Fragrance, Stearic Acid, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether, Limonene, Linalool, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, BHT (Butylated Hydroxy Toluene), Iron Oxide Red, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Pentylene Glycol, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Sunflower Seed Oil, Lysine, Arginine, Histidine, β-Carotene, Glucose, Xylose, Phenoxyethanol, DNA, Mannose, Sodium Chloride, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sodium Phosphate, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Cholesterol, Fucose, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Millet

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 다이메티콘, 징크옥사이드, 아이소도데케인, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 변성알코올, 다이아이소프로필세바케이트, 폴리메틸메타크릴레이트, 부틸렌글라이콜, 글리세린, 폴리메틸실세스퀴옥세인, 아이소프로필팔미테이트, 옥토크릴렌, 트라이메틸실록시실리케이트, 라우릴피이지-9폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 티타늄디옥사이드, 나이아신아마이드, 테레프탈릴리덴디캠퍼설포닉애씨드, 1,2-헥산다이올, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 아이소스테아릭애씨드, 폴리글리세릴-3폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 트로메타민, 다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트, 트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인, 향료, 스테아릭애씨드, 알루미나, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 글리세릴카프릴레이트, 티몰트라이메톡시신나메이트, 다이소듐이디티에이, 아데노신, 토코페릴아세테이트, 에칠아스코빌에텔, 리모넨, 리날룰, 프로판다이올, 에틸헥실팔미테이트, 비에이치티, 적색산화철, 하이드롤라이즈드옥수수전분, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 소나무잎추출물, 제라니올, 토코페롤, 카보머, 에틸헥실글리세린, 메톡시피이지-114/폴리엡실론카프로락톤, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머, 복사나무잎추출물, 해바라기씨오일, 라이신, 알지닌, 히스티딘, 베타-카로틴, 글루코오스, 자일로오스, 페녹시에탄올, 디엔에이, 만노오스, 소듐클로라이드, 레시틴, 하이드로제네이티드포스파티딜콜린, 카퍼트라이펩타이드-1, 소듐포스페이트, 덱스트린, 하이드롤라이즈드오크라추출물, 콜레스테롤, 푸코오스, 다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린, 아크릴레이트/스테아릴메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 칼슘클로라이드, 포타슘클로라이드, 포타슘포스페이트, 마그네슘클로라이드, 하이드롤라이즈드기장

Product Description:

See-through tone-up sunscreen that naturally brightens skin with an airy-fit texture that is light as air.

The airy-fit texture, that combines an ideal ratio of organic and inorganic UV filters, naturally brightens skin tone without leaving any white cast.

The sunscreen was formulated using Cell Fluid Sync 2.0™, a technology that mimics body fluids and improves moisture retention, effectively trapping hydration into the skin upon application of the product. “Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk” forms a film of porous powder on the skin, offering a soft and smooth finish.

It’s a fresh sunscreen that doesn’t feel greasy thanks to the presence of pine needle extract that effectively controls sebum production.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a sunscreen with a natural dewy finish without the stickiness that usually comes with glowy sunscreens.

How to use it:

  • Shake the container before use, take an sufficient amount of product and spread evenly across the whole face at the last step of your morning skincare routine.
  • Lightly dab on more exposed areas such as the forehead, nose and cheekbones.
  • Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes. Clean the mouth of the tube and close it tight after use. Keep it at room temperature.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Watery sun milk
Spreadability: Very liquid formula that spreads quickly ans easily (the bottle should be shaken before use)
Finish: Semi-matte, velvet touch
Shine: No shine but contains ultra fine pearl particles that reflect the light and give the skin a subtle radiance
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Almost undetectable
Fragrance power: Almost undetectable
Fragrance notes: Smoky vanilla fragrance

Hera - Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk
Hera - Sun Mate Airy Sun Milk

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Hera – Sun Mate Protector

Hera - Sun Mate Protector SPF50+/PA+++

Brand: Hera
Product Name: Sun Mate Protector
Protection: SPF50+ / PA+++
Capacity: 50ml (70ml also available)
Formulated by: Amorepacific
Manufactured by: Amorepacific
Distributed by: Amorepacific
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 38,000 KRW (50ml) / 43,000 KRW (70ml)
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Hybrid (organic + inorganic filters)
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Trisiloxane
Notable allergens: Fragrance, Essential Oils

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Arbutin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, C14-22 Alcohols, Trisiloxane, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment, Lecithin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Mannitol, β-Carotene, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Coenzyme Q, Zinc DNA, Copper Tripeptide-1, Calcium Pantetheine Sulfonate, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl Hexyl Dicarbamate Pullulan, Hydrolyzed Millet Seed Extract, Caffeic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Behenyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Adenosine, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethanol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate-13, Polyacrylic Acid, Polyisobutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Tau, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxide Yellow, Iron Oxide Red, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Fragrance, Limonene, Linalool

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 프로판다이올, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, C12-15알킬벤조에이트, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 페닐트라이메티콘, 티 타늄디옥사이드, 다이메티콘, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 알부틴, 폴리글리세릴-10스테아레이트, C14-22알코올, 트라이실록세인, 하이드롤라이즈드오크라추출물, 해바라기씨오일, 디엔에이, 다이팔미토일하이드록시프롤린, 락토바실러스/부레옥잠발효물, 레시틴, 쇠비름추출물, 만니톨, 베타-카로틴, 복사나무잎추출물, 아스코빅애씨드, 유비퀴논, 징크디엔에이, 카퍼트라이펩타이드-1, 칼슘판테테인설포네이트, 콜레스테롤, 콜레스테릴헥실다이카바메이트풀루란, 하이드롤라이즈드기장, 카페익애씨드, 토코페롤, 토코페릴아세테이트, 하이드로제네이티드포스파티딜콜린, 베헤닐알코올, 1,2-헥산다이올, C12-20알킬글루코사이드, 글리세린, 글리세릴스테아레이트, 다이메티콘/비닐다이메티콘크로스폴리머, 메톡시피이지-114/폴리엡실론카프로락톤, 부틸렌글라이콜, 솔비탄아이소스테아레이트, 스테아릭애씨드, 아데노신, 아크릴레이트/암모늄메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 아크릴레이트/스테아릴메타크릴레이트코폴리머, 알루미나, 알루미늄스테아레이트, 암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머, 에틸헥실글리세린, 에틸헥실팔미테이트, 에탄올, 잔탄검, 카보머, 카카오추출물, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 폴리솔베이트20, 폴리아크릴레이트-13, 폴리아크릴릭애씨드, 폴리아이소부텐, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 피이지-100스테아레이트, 피이지-60하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일, 하이드록시에틸아크릴레이트/소듐아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트코폴리머, 다이소듐이디티에이, 페녹시에탄올, 황색산화철, 적색산화철, 티타늄디옥사이드 (CI 77891), 향료, 리모넨, 리날룰

Product Description:

Daily sun care effectively protects the skin from UV rays, the harmful city environment and makes it younger-looking.

Formulated with C.U.T. (Control of UV Trap) System to treat the signs of skin aging resulting from exposure to UV rays. “Sun Mate Protector” provides protection against UV rays and external irritants in the city for the skin, so it can stay healthy and youthful. With strong UV protection as high as SPF 50+ PA+++, it safeguards the health of the skin from exposure to environmental irritants, and thanks to the anti-oxidant Anti-R Complex, it effectively alleviates TrapR™ in the skin to give a more youthful complexion (TrapR™ is an element identified by Hera, that makes the skin weak and exhausted when it is exposed to UV rays, stress and external irritants).

With water hyacinth extract effective in purifying the skin, “Sun Mate Protector” keeps the skin young, healthy and well-protected against harmful environmental factors in the city, particularly yellow dust and pollution.

The sunscreen works as a makeup base as well; it has color similar to the skin tone and a fast-absorbing texture that seamlessly blends in with the skin to create a healthy glow.

➤ Best for: dry, normal or combination skin. People looking for a hydrating sunscreen that also revives skin tone and doubles as makeup primer.

How to use it:

  • Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it across the whole face.
  • Lightly dab on more exposed areas such as the forehead, nose and cheekbones.
  • Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes. Clean the mouth of the tube and close it tight after use. Keep it at room temperature.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (Other)
Cap: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Pink-coloured cream
Spreadability: Soft texture that melts easily into the skin
Finish: Moist velvet finish with no stickiness
Shine: No shine but contains very small pearl particles that give skin a subtle radiance
Hydration: Very hydrating
Stickiness: None
White Cast: None
Fragrance power: Subtle
Fragrance notes: Sweet vanilla fragrance

Hera - Sun Mate Protector
Hera - Sun Mate Protector

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Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun Essence

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun Essence SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: Dr.G
Product Name: Green Mild Up Sun Essence
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 50ml
Formulated by: Kolmar Korea
Manufactured by: Kolmar Korea
Distributed by: Gowoonsesang Cosmetics
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection, Whitening, Wrinkle Improving
Original Price: 29,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Chemical sunscreen
UV Filters: Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polysilicone-15
Notable allergens: Ethanol, Fragrance

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethanol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Methicone, Polysilicone-15, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Stearic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Silica, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Polyether-1, Myristic Acid, t-Butyl Alcohol, Ectoine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,3-Butanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Fragrance

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 다이부틸아디페이트, 프로판다이올, 에탄올, 에칠헥실트리아존, 테레프탈릴리덴디캠퍼설포닉애씨드, 글리세린, 나이아신아마이드, 폴리글리세릴-3다이스테아레이트, 트로메타민, 1,2-헥산다이올, 펜틸렌글라이콜, 디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트, 세테아릴알코올, 카프릴릴메티콘, 폴리실리콘-15, 타라열매추출물, 밀몽화꽃추출물, 코토니추출물, 프랑스해안송껍질추출물, 소듐하이알루로네이트, 카프릴릭/카프릭/석시닉트라이글리세라이드, 팔미틱애씨드, 글리세릴스테아레이트, 비스-에칠헥실옥시페놀메톡시페닐트리아진, 포타슘세틸포스페이트, 폴리메틸실세스퀴옥세인, 스테아릭애씨드, 메틸프로판다이올, 암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머, 실리카, 폴리아크릴레이트크로스폴리머-6, 글리세릴스테아레이트시트레이트, 에틸헥실글리세린, 아데노신, 소듐폴리아크릴레이트, 폴리에터-1, 미리스틱애씨드, t-부틸알코올, 엑토인, 하이드롤라이즈드소듐하이알루로네이트, 부틸렌글라이콜, 바이오사카라이드검-1, 7-데하이드로콜레스테롤, 락토바실러스발효물, 토코페롤, 하이드롤라이즈드콜라겐, 하이드록시프로필트라이모늄하이알루로네이트, 소듐아세틸레이티드하이알루로네이트, 소듐하이알루로네이트크로스폴리머, 포타슘하이알루로네이트, 하이드롤라이즈드하이알루로닉애씨드, 하이알루로닉애씨드, 향료

Product Description:

Sunscreen with a moisturising essence formula that contains 8 molecular weights of hyaluronic acid and pro-vitamin D to keep skin hydrated and protect it from UV rays.

8 different molecular weight of Hyaluronic Acid melt into the skin and keep it hydrated. Pro-Vitamin D seals in hydration to strengthen skin’s natural defenses protect it from external stimuli. Pycnogenol, extracted from pine trees that withstand strong winds and hot sunlight on the coasts of France, helps skin become healthy and stronger.

The sunscreen offers 6 different degrees of protection for sensitive skin: not only it blocks UVA and UVB rays, but also blue light, infrared light, fine dust and irritation caused by face masks.

It’s a hypoallergenic sunscreen with a moisturising essence formula that keeps the skin hydrated without leaving any white cast.

➤ Best for: all skin types. People looking for a lightweight and hydrating sunscreen with a dry-touch finish.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (LDPE)
Pump: Plastic (Other)
Lid: Plastic (Other)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun lotion cream
Spreadability: Soft, mousse-like texture that melts into the skin
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Not on me
Fragrance power: Subtle
Fragrance notes: Fresh cotton fragrance with musky notes

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun Essence
Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun Essence

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Dr.G – Green Mild Up Sun+ (2021)

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+SPF50+/PA++++

Brand: Dr.G
Product Name: Green Mild Up Sun+
Protection: SPF50+ / PA++++
Capacity: 50ml
Formulated by: Kolmar Korea
Manufactured by: Kolmar Korea
Distributed by: Gowoonsesang Cosmetics
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: UV Protection
Original Price: 28,000 KRW
Water Resistance: Not Waterproof
Suitable for Outdoor Activities: No
Shelf life: 36 months before opening, 12 months after opening

Ingredients:

Sunscreen type: Mineral sunscreen
UV Filters: Zinc Oxide
Notable allergens: n/a

Ingredient List (English)

Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbitan Isostearate, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Candelilla Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Stearoyl Inulin, Polyglyceryl-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Ingredient List (Korean)

정제수, 징크옥사이드, 사이클로헥사실록세인, 부틸옥틸살리실레이트, 프로판다이올, 폴리글리세릴-3폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 코코-카프릴레이트/카프레이트, 카프릴릴메티콘, 아크릴레이트코폴리머, 폴리글리세릴-4아이소스테아레이트, 다이페닐실록시페닐트라이메티콘, 마그네슘설페이트, 다이스테아다이모늄헥토라이트, 폴리글리세릴-3폴리리시놀리에이트, 트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인, 솔비탄아이소스테아레이트, C30-45알킬세테아릴다이메티콘크로스폴리머, 솔비탄올리베이트, 라우릴폴리글리세릴-3폴리다이메틸실록시에틸다이메티콘, 토코페롤, 칸데릴라왁스, 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드, 글리세릴카프릴레이트, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드, 카프릴릴글라이콜, 폴리글리세릴-6폴리리시놀리에이트, 폴리글리세릴-6폴리하이드록시스테아레이트, 다이포타슘글리시리제이트, 스테아로일이눌린, 폴리글리세린-6, 1,2-헥산다이올, 다이소듐이디티에이, 부틸렌글라이콜, 에틸헥실글리세린, 타라열매추출물, 프랑스해안송껍질추출물, 코토니추출물, 병풀추출물, 밀몽화꽃추출물, 약모밀추출물

Product Description:

Broad spectrum mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide designed for sensitive skin.

It contains calming ingredients like Centella Asiatica to soothe sensitive skin, along with antioxidant ingredients like Pycnogenol to make skin stronger and healthier.

The sunscreen protects skin from UV rays, blue light, infrared light and fine dust. It’s a long-lasting formula with high adhesion to the skin and no stickiness.

➤ Best for: sensitive skin. People looking for a mineral sunscreen without the usual shortcomings of mineral filters.

How to use it:

Take an adequate amount at the last step of your morning skincare routine and apply it evenly across areas of the skin exposed to UV rays.

Recycling instructions:

Body: Plastic (LDPE)
Lid: Plastic (PP)

Texture:

Formula Type: Sun cream
Spreadability: Mousse-like cream that spreads smoothly and easily on the skin.
Finish: Semi-matte, dry touch
Shine: Natural, not too glowy not too opaque
Hydration: Hydrating on the inside, matte on the surface
Stickiness: None
White Cast: Almost undetectable once it’s fully massaged on the skin.
Fragrance power: n/a
Fragrance notes: n/a

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+SPF50+/PA++++
Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+SPF50+/PA++++

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Olive Young

Source: Official websites
Translation: © 2021 Odile Monod (the product descriptions of Hera’s Sun Mate Leports and Hera’s Sun Mate Protector include parts of text shared by Amorepacific on Hera’s English language website)

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(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
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In this highly-requested video, I finally share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens of all time. I tend to pick my sunscreen based on intended use, season and current skin condition so this list includes something that could fit every skin type.

I also talk about why your favourite cosmetically elegant sunscreen might not be the best choice if you’re planning to take a long walk under the scorching sun, and how to pick a better sunscreen for that use.

For your reference: I’m 31, I have very dry and thin skin and I’m prone to dehydration and wrinkles. My skin tone is an NC15 in Mac (#21 in most Korean foundations). I live in South Korea where winters are extremely dry and cold and summers are hot and muggy.