Your sunscreens, chosen with care.

The Korean Sunscreens We Actually Recommend

Beauty of Joseon

Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+

Best for: Almost everyone who wants a comfortable daily sunscreen

Rice extract, grain ferment

As a chemical sunscreen, it may not suit those who strictly want mineral SPF.

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d’Alba

Waterfull Tone-Up Sunscreen SPF50+

Best for: Uneven skin tone and dry skin wanting a brightening base

Tone-up pigments, SPF50+ filters

The tint means it doubles as makeup — less ideal if you want a bare, cast-free finish.

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SKIN1004

Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+

Best for: Acne-prone and oily-combination skin

Centella, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid

Semi-matte finish — very dry skin may want a dewier formula underneath.

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Abib

Quick Sun Stick Protection Bar SPF50+

Best for: Dry, sensitive skin and on-the-go reapplication over makeup

Ceramides, centella, peptides

Stick format holds less product than a bottle — needs more frequent repurchasing.

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Goodal

Heartleaf Calming Sun Cream SPF50+

Best for: Redness, sensitive, and reactive skin

Heartleaf, centella, licorice root

The gentlest formula on the list — oily skin may want more oil control.

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numbuzin

No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+

Best for: Oily and acne-prone skin that’s given up on sunscreen

Centella, heartleaf, clear-filter technology

Lightweight finish may need reapplication more often in high heat.

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Isntree

Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50+

Best for: Dehydrated and normal-to-dry skin

Hyaluronic acid, watery gel base

Water-light texture — may need a moisturizer underneath for very dry skin.

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Round Lab

Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+

Best for: All skin types, especially dehydrated oily skin

Birch juice, mineral-rich hydrators

No tint or tone-up effect for those who want a brightening base.

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Dr. Ceuracle

5α Control No-Sebum Sun Lotion SPF50+ PA++++

Best for: Very oily skin that gets visibly shiny and congested

5α Complex targeting the sebum-triggering hormone

Matte finish may feel too dry for combination or dehydrated skin.

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COSRX

Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++

Best for: Combination or oily skin that wants a gentle, affordable daily option

High concentration aloe vera leaf extract

Doesn’t mattify as much as a dedicated oil-control formula.

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Missha

All-Around Safe Block Sun Milk SPF50+ PA+++

Best for: Anyone who tends to under-apply because their sunscreen feels too precious to use generously

Broad-spectrum UV filters, soothing plant extracts

Fewer added actives than newer formulas — it’s a straightforward sunscreen rather than a multitasking treatment product.

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Dr.G

Brightening Up Sun SPF50+ PA++++

Best for: Fading post-acne marks or sun-related dark spots while staying protected

Niacinamide, adenosine

Brightening actives can feel slightly drying on very dry skin if worn without a moisturizer underneath.

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TOCOBO

Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50 PA++++

Best for: Reapplying midday over makeup without smudging it

Centella Asiatica, Panthenol

Stick formulas are harder to apply evenly across the neck and ears — pair with a cream sunscreen for full coverage earlier in the day.

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Aestura

Derma UV 365 Barrier Hydro Mineral Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

Best for: Skin that regularly uses retinol, vitamin C, or exfoliating acids

Ceramides, panthenol

Richer finish than gel-type sunscreens, which may feel heavy on very oily skin.

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Purito

Centella Green Level Unscented Sun SPF50+ PA++++

Best for: Building a sunscreen habit that actually sticks, especially for sensitive skin

Centella asiatica complex, tocopherol

Can leave a faint cast on deeper skin tones if it isn’t blended in quickly.

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