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Three (now FIVE!) favorite Korean Sunscreens, and one overhyped

I bought and tested four (now FIVE) more korean sunscreens, come check it out! Ginger tested 😎

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Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++

Lives up to the hype!

Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ product review
Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ product review
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Eudora


Dry/Sensitive

Okay, I fell for it. This is really truly the holy grail of sunscreens and I will not only die on that hill but proseletyze near and far! I LOVE the texture of this sunacreen! It feels like a fantastic moisturizer, let along being spf 50?! Unreal. It leaves no white cast, has a gentle dewy finish and is soothing and hydrating. Literally zero complaints this is magic cream.

Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++

BEAUTY OF JOSEON
Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++

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4.6

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Black Bamboo Daily Soothing Sun Shield SPF50+ PA++++

Literally my favorite, definitely an underdog balm

Black Bamboo Daily Soothing Sun Shield SPF50+ PA++++ product review
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Eudora


Dry/Sensitive

This is my new favorite sunscreen, period. I use retinoids, have fair skin, and live in a dry, sunny climate, so I am always looking for protective skincare. I'm a trail runner, and carry this stick in my pack and purse when out and about. It goes on completely clear, and leaves a soft touch finish, which feels like a protective barrier balm. It lasts through sweating over an hour, and offers great sun protection. My skin feels soothed afterwards and slightly better than before- it's almost like using a mask in that regard. I am blown away at the quality, I wasn't expecting it when trying. I purchased this with my own money, not for reimbursement or as a gift, and legitimately love it. Great work haruharu!

Black Bamboo Daily Soothing Sun Shield SPF50+ PA++++

HaruHaru WONDER
Black Bamboo Daily Soothing Sun Shield SPF50+ PA++++

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4.7

(328)

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103

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Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++

Lovely and moisturizing, tied with BoJ

Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ product review
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ product review
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Eudora


Dry/Sensitive

This is tied for my favorite cream sunscreen. It's light and airtime feeling, and soothing to the skin. It had no white cast, and is protective. I'd had the texture of a high end moisturizer and feels good on the skin as well. The pump dispenser is fun. This is among the top moisturizing sunscreens I've ever tried. It's not a gel one, but it works for my combination/dry skin.

Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++

SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++

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4.8

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Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50 PA++++

Overhyped but okay for a mineral sunscreen. Garbage price per oz.

Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50 PA++++ product review
Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50 PA++++ product review
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Eudora


Dry/Sensitive

This is pretty good for a mineral sunscreen. It smells great and has a thick moisturizer feel. It feels like a nice daily moisturizer, which I have come to expect from skin1004 sunscreens. It is soothing and effective, lasting all day without irritation.

Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50 PA++++

SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50 PA++++

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4.4

(261)

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653

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Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia

Pure excellence ✨️

Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia product review
Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia product review
Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia product review
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Eudora


Dry/Sensitive

📢 Listen up sun worshippers!!! 👇👇👇 Okay, so if it wasn't clear before, I am a huge sunscreen geek. One of my absolute FAVORITE brands is Beauty of Joseon. It's a cult classic for a reason y'all! This summer I've been doing a lot of trail running 🏃‍♀️‍➡️ and biking 🚵🏻‍♀️ outdoors, and I'm really digging the portable stick sunscreens. 😎 When I got a chance to test this one out by my one of my favorite Korean skincare brands, I jumped at the opportunity! 👋 This matte sunscreen stick is ACTUALLY white cast free and matte! Love it when brands live up to their claims 👌. It has Mugwort (we always called this river sage growing up) and Camelia (part of the tea family), making for a soothing balm like experience. It's the perfect size for a purse or running vest, which is SO important for reapplication! Pro tip- screw it all the way down before re-capping...don't ask me how I figured this out 😂 I love the texture, portability, and calming effect of this sunscreen stick, and to really kick it up a notch it's rated SPF50+ 😘 [ginger joy currently being experienced ✨️] I love this stick and will probably go through at least a few more before summers end, plus some because I've gotten into the habit of giving these away to friends 🧡 ...THE PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW!!! This product was received in exchange for an honest review.

Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia

BEAUTY OF JOSEON
Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia

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4.6

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351

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Hybarrier Fresh Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++

New kid in town, who dis?

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Eudora


Dry/Sensitive

This is one of my personal favorites, a knockout from a brand that's new to me: Hybarrier Fresh Sun Lotion ✨️Most hydrating of them all ✨️Favorite for my combo/dry skin but also works on oily skin ✨️Absorbs fast with no white cast ✨️Non irritating even for the most sensitive of skin ✨️Extremely hydrating without being sticky ✨️Broad spectrum protection ✨️Where has it been all my life!?

Hybarrier Fresh Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++

SKIN&LAB
Hybarrier Fresh Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++

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4.3

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louie578

Oily/Resilient

What good reccomendations!!!
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Eudora

Dry/Sensitive

Thank you!!
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Harlen

Oily/Resilient

My favorite one
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