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Korean Suncreen - which one please?

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ItchyMcShinyFace · 04/06/2024 13:45

Style and Beauty gurus, please help me find a K Beauty sunscreen that meets the following requirements:

  • suitable for sensitive skin
  • ideally physical or a mix of chemical and physical
  • no strong scent
  • NON-GREASY
  • suitable for acne-prone skin

I’m asking specifically for Korean sunscreens as they seem the most sophisticated and generally layer well with makeup. I’ve tried Purito and Centella, which are ok but I’m not blown away by either. As suggested by my username I’ve tried multiple brands and usually end up itchy, shiny or both. Help please.

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Garlicnaan · 04/06/2024 13:50

I use Beauty of Joseon and think it ticks all your boxes except the physical one. It's new-gen chemical.

N0tfinished · 04/06/2024 14:00

I use the Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-fit Sun Serum. Long name! Love it, it's the one with the blue lid. This is a chemical sunscreen. They have a physical barrier one too- Tone Brightening Tone-Up - has a grey lid. I prefer the first one, the physical barrier one has a slight white cast and I find that the chemical one is perfectly comfortable to wear, but I don't have especially sensitive skin.

Best place to order from for me (I'm EU not UK) had been Stylevana. Best for price/shipping but will take a few weeks to come

Strokethefurrywall · 04/06/2024 14:02

I use Biore watery essence which is Japanese and excellent.

Pricey but worth it, soaks into skin, doesn't feel greasy goes brilliant under make up.

ItchyMcShinyFace · 04/06/2024 14:14

Thanks! 🙏 I’ve just done a wee bit of reading re chemical vs physical, and I’m now open to suggestions of either. I assumed chemical ones were responsible for much of my irritation but apparently that’s not always the case.

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Newnamesameoldlurker · 04/06/2024 14:15

Garlicnaan · 04/06/2024 13:50

I use Beauty of Joseon and think it ticks all your boxes except the physical one. It's new-gen chemical.

Beauty of joseon is great. So is thank you farmer. I love their mad names

paristotokyo · 04/06/2024 14:19

Both of your first replies are a spot on. Those two are my faves

ItchyMcShinyFace · 06/06/2024 21:07

Thanks all!

Has anyone got any thoughts on the following?

Round Lab Birch Juice

CocoKind Daily SPF 32

Dr Jart Every Sun Day Mineral SPF 50

InnisFree Daily UV Defense

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