[K-Beauty] Must Have Sun Care 2023

Lately in several countries in Asia, we experience heat waves or extreme hot weather that makes the air temperature feel so hot that it stings the skin. The ultraviolet (UV) index indicates very high to extreme status which is very dangerous for the skin, that's why you have to use sunscreen to prevent the risk of skin cancer. What kind of sun screen should be used?

A good sunscreen must have 2 ingredients, a sun protection factor (SPF) which protects against UVB rays or causes sunburn, and protection grade of UVA (PA) which protects the skin from UVA rays, the cause of skin aging and skin cancer. This time I recommend some Korean sun screens which I think are worth trying because they have good ingredients for the skin and are able to protect the skin from the bad effects of sunlight.

Must Have Sun Care 2023

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-cica Water-fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++

Netto: 50ml

Where to buy: Style Korean

Basically its non white-cast and lightweight SPF, contain Hyaluronic acid and Cica which is meant to hydrate the skin and cointain Green Tea also Broccoli Extract to soothe the skin. Protect skin from UV Rays, while hydrating and soothing at same time without sticky or greasy feelings. What I like about this sunscreen is this is Vegan and Cruelty-Free, which is suitable for any skin type. I like the packaging, because this sunscreen come in tube with a plastic pump and a cap, easy to use and great to travel with.



Ingredients:
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Niacinamide, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glycerine, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract(9800ppm), Betula Alba Bark/leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Medicago Sativa Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate(10ppm), Behenyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Decyl Glucoside Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, T-butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid(1ppm), Inositol, Hyaluronic Acid(0.01ppm), Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin.



Key Ingredients:
Hydrating and soothing (Centella Asiatica Extract, Green Tea Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Inositol, Broccoli Extract, Betula Alba Extract), Anti-inflammatory (Adenosine), Anti-Blemish + Brightening (Niacinamide).

This Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-cica Water-fit Sun Serum is chemical sunscreen because containing Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone.

As you can see, the texture is lightweight and spreads easily along the skin. I love the texture, my skin love it too, don’t need wait too long to absorb. Not like others sunscreen, this sun serum provide a mildly moisturising and hydrating finish, because its contain emollients and hydrating ingredients.

The first time applied will giving a little whitecast, but after a while it will give a natural dewy finish, which is beautiful and has no white cast at all. After absorb, you can use makeup and it doesn't pilling, still feels light and comfortable on the skin. The downside is this sun serum not sweat-resistant, if you get sweat it will stings your eyes a little. But I think almost all chemical sunscreen is like that.

This sun serum win my heart, I highly recommend and will repurchase because it doesn’t irritate my skin and no breakouts occurred while using it. Due to its beautiful silky-smooth finish and it works great as a primer for makeup, also this sun serum does a wonderful job at smoothing out the texture and plumping out my dry skin.

MIXSOON Centella Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

Netto: 50gr

Where to buy: Style Korean

MIXSOON Centella Sun Cream contains natural ingredients such as centella asiatica, making it perfect for even the most sensitive skin. As we know, centella asiatica can be used safely even on delicate skin, and this sun cream have very light formula that is closer to a serum than a cream, and provides a moist, volumizing glow rather than a white turbidity phenomenon for a refreshing finish without stickiness. From this paragraph you can see how this sun cream took my heart right? 😂 This Centella Sun Cream has a particularly light formulation which is can be use all year round, both summer and winter.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++

Netto: 50ml

Where to Buy: Style Korean

Contains 8 types of hyaluronic acid that provides deeper and long lasting moisture, hyaluronic acid locks in moisture, preventing moisture loss caused by external factors. This Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel have very light formula, even if you applied in top your make up, this sunscreen wont clump. Perfect for you who need daily sunscreen which can soothing and moisturizing, also protect skin and block UV rays.



Ingredients:

Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Dibutyl Adipate, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceteth-10, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Decyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Astaxanthin, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++  is Chemical sunscreen because contain Octisalate, Homosalate, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, Parsol SLX, Uvinul A Plus and Titanium Dioxide.

This sunscreen have lightweight watery-gel texture, lotion-like texture but not runny, glides very easily on the skin and not tacky at all. Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel also formulated with soothing ingredients such as centella asiatica and fig fruit extract, which is perfect for people who are prone to skin sensitivity and redness.

The good things from this sunscreen is doesn't leave a white cast and doesn't have any fragrance either, oh also doesn’t sting the eyes. I love how this sunscreen absorbs quickly into the skin, leaving a soothing cooling sensation and glowy finish which is perfect for me. It soothes and hydrates the skin and I definitely feels my skin barrier strengthen and soothing my sensitive skin too.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort and Camelia

Netto: 18gr
Where to Buy: Style Korean

If you are the type who is lazy to reapply sunscreen because you are uncomfortable with the sticky or heavy sensation after being applied multiple times, or makeup users who are afraid the makeup will blurry if you reapply sunscreen, let me introduce you to a sunstick that will change your life. This matte sun stick was developed with Ramón @glowbyramon, an influencer and cosmetic chemist, as the director. It was created under Beauty Of Joseon brand philosophy of Modern Hanbang skin care, with idea to bring out the usefulness of sun sticks in our daily lives not only focused on use for outdoor activities.



Ingredients:

Beauty of Joseon developed a sun stick with a matte formula that doesn't get clumpy and doesn't feel sticky or greasy even when reapplied several times over makeup. Perfect for your daily skincare routine because this sun stick is formulated with natural ingredients, including mugwort and camelia, to provide sun protection without leaving a greasy residue.

I love how the matte finish leaves your skin looking smooth and radiant, while the non-greasy formula ensures that your makeup stays in place throughout the day. The super side is, it doesn't move my makeup, such a great way to reapply SPF and control shine but it doesn't make it look dry. And the size is perfect to carry, so this sun stick comes with me everywhere. It’s supper lightweight and feels like you’re wearing nothing at all. It’s matte, so it controls the shine I develop over the course of the day nicely and best of all, it’s SPF 50 so I feel like my skin is well protected.

 

Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ PA++++

Best of all, it glides onto skin without leaving a sticky sensation and the bar is completely transparent so it doesn’t leave any white cast on the skin. The formula also contains star ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Leaf Juice extract, Acacia Peptide and Ceramide to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate. In my opinion, this sun stick is a savior for women who have difficulty persuading their husbands and boyfriends to use sunscreen lmao, because of its unisex design and the shape of the stick that makes men comfortable using it.

Tocobo Vita Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++

Netto: 50ml
Where to buy: Style Korean

As it named, this sun cream has tone up effect but in my opinion the tone up not too much. Have light texture and absords well, the texture itself is pink like milk lotion that's full of vitamin nutrients and brightens your skin tone. If you follow my blog for a long time, you will know I do not wear face makeup often because I life in humid country which is have many days with heat so I dont like the sticky feeling because my sunscreen melted from the heat. Thats why I love this sunscreen, very lightweight, easy to apply, and despite the heat, I could barely feel this on my skin, like my second skin.



I love using Tocobo Vita Tone Up Sun Cream when I'm lazy using makeup because it helps my skin look flawless glowing healthy skin like using natural make up. Honestly this sun cream like a skin care because have high content vitamin which is block UV rays and skin care at the same time. For those who don't like dewy finish can set it using Loose Powder or tap it using a dry tissue. The only thing I don't like is that after blending it takes time to get absorbed into the skin perfectly and looks white cast for a while, before finally blending into my skin tone.

Its vegan friendly, REEF FRIENDLY's hypoallergenic prescription for safe skin and sea. I like this Tocobo Vita Tone Up Sun Cream because can smooth skin texture for pores and blemish correction like a primer, and after re-application, its not smudging or clumping. Make my skin looks bright and clear, like using nothing, not sticky at all.


Ingredients:
HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES WATER, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, PROPANEDIOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, DIETHYLHEXYL BUTAMIDO TRIAZONE, WATER, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES FRUIT EXTRACT, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, STEARIC ACID, DIMETHICONOL, TRISILOXANE, SODIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, ALUMINA, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE STEAROXY ETHER, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, XANTHAN GUM, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ADENOSINE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, PVM/MA COPOLYMER, t-BUTYL ALCOHOL, CYANOCOBALAMIN, POLYETHER-1, TOCOPHEROL, FRAGRANCE.

Key Ingredients:
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water(50%) + Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract(1%), Niacinamide, Cyanocobalamin.

Tocobo Vita Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++

This time I will remind you to using your sunscreen with correct application method. Don't forget to applying your favorite sunscreen using the two-finger rule✌️for safe and effective sun protection. This technique involves applying enough sunscreen to cover the area of skin between your index and middle fingers, which is approximately 1/4 teaspoon for the face and neck. Applying SPF every morning is essential, but to get the full protection, you must reapply throughout the day. If you have chosen the best sunscreen but use it lightly and only once a day is useless, skin wont be protected.

 

 Bye bye now 😊