These 8 Korean Sunscreens Are So Elite You'll Forget All Others Exist

"Formulated with green tea to provide antioxidant protection and sunflower seed oil for improved hydration, this daily SPF sunscreen offers broad spectrum SPF 36 protection." — Camp

Pros: Affordable, no white cast, delivers lightweight hydration

Cons: Not oil-free

Customer Review: "This is one of the best sunscreens I've used. It gives you a beautiful, healthy glow, with zero white cast."

This creamy Beauty of Joseon formula is a Who What Wear beauty team and dermatologist favorite. I love that this doesn't feel like a sunscreen at all—it just feels like a second moisturizer but never feels too oily. Everyone's skin is different, but this formula never breaks out my super-sensitive, acne-prone skin.

"Rice and grain fermented extracts are included in this daily SPF 50+ sunscreen because they are rich in vitamins B, C, E, amino acids, and minerals to nourish and fortify the skin." — Camp

Pros: Rich in vitamins and minerals, feels more like a moisturizer, great for sensitive skin

Cons: None

Customer Review: "This sunscreen is absolutely amazing! It doesn't have a smell to it, it is very lightweight, it doesn't leave a white cast and it leaves a very nice glow after it. I stopped using my CC cream and replaced it with this instead. I have used it three times a day for a few weeks now and it hasn't broken me out at all (I have oily skin) and it feels so hydrating."

We sure do love a two-in-one product. This moisturizer and sunscreen in one has super hydrators like glycerin and dimethicone to really lock the moisture in.

"This lightweight SPF 45 sunscreen is made with marigold and noni extract to help skin recover from UV rays." — Camp

Pros: A moisturizer and sunscreen in one

Cons: Not oil-free

Customer Review: "This is one of the few spf/moisturizers that doesn’t make me break out. Dries down quickly and sits great under makeup. I have combination skin and I find this works year round!"

This particular Korean sunscreen is a favorite of Who What Wear beauty editor Kaitlyn McLintock. It features eight types of hyaluronic acid and other hero skin barrier–supporting ingredients like niacinamide. It also happens to be a dermatologist favorite.

"Different-size molecules of hyaluronic acid are included in this daily SPF 50+ sunscreen moisturizer to improve penetration in the skin and moisture retention." — Camp

Pros: Lightweight texture, improves moisture retention, super hydrating with eight types of hyaluronic acid

Cons: Has a light fragrance and may not be suitable for allergy-prone skin

Customer Review: "After using for a week, I'm not returning other sunscreens' calls! The watery texture, hydrating feel, satin finish, and lack of scent make this just about perfect for everyday wear on my combo, blemish prone, wisdom-showing skin. Wears well under makeup up and is easy to reapply without much disruption when using a cushion."

This is my absolute favorite Korean sunscreen on the market. Like most other Korean sunscreens, it's super lightweight and hydrating and just feels like a second moisturizer. It's especially great for acne-prone, sensitive, and compromised skin, though, because it contains 49% Centella extract. Centella calms any red, irritated, or angry breakouts I have almost instantly. As a bonus, it's also oil-free.

Pros: Calming, hydrating, oil-free, great for sensitive and acne-prone skin

Cons: None

Customer Review: "I bought this sunscreen because I wanted a centella/cica themed sunscreen, as I have a lot of redness and am more sensitive to sun. I love how quickly it absorbs into the skin and that it doesn’t affect my makeup on top of it. It is a small squeeze container that I can easily put in my purse. I love it and will likely repurchase when I run out!"

Active ingredients in this formula include niacinamide to help with hyperpigmentation and hyaluronic acid to provide deep hydration. Folks also praise its ability to be incredibly hydrating with zero white cast.

Pros: Includes niacinamide to lighten hyperpigmentation, hydrates the skin, lightweight lotion texture

Cons: Can feel a bit heavy to certain skin types

Customer Review: "This product is amazing. It dries down extremely well and you can’t even tell that it’s on your face, it feels like a normal lotion and does not have any sort of smell from what I can tell. I’ve tried other korean sunscreens, but I can always feel the oil especially after I sweat and it makes me feel extremely gross, but once this sunscreen dries down, it STAYS THAT WAY."

This organic sunscreen features hyaluronic acid, Centella asiatica extract, and niacinamide to hydrate, brighten, and calm the skin. Additional extracts provide antioxidant protection, and it leaves your skin plump and glowing.

Pros: Creamy texture that glides on easily; affordable; doesn't leave a white cast; hydrates, brightens, and calms the skin

Cons: Leaves a dewy finish that might not be for everyone

Customer Review: "I use this for my oily t-zone and it's light weight enough of a moisturizer (I skip my moisturizer), no white cast, not sticky, and I didn't notice any pilling. It finishes natural, slight dew but nothing outrageously shiny. With all this, it's hard to come by so it's definitely a holy grail for me now. Other sunscreens, in my experience, for my t-zone it just ends up super shiny or pills."

This gentle and hydrating formula works great for my sensitive skin. I don't find it to be greasy or sticky, and it never leaves a white cast. It's great for days my skin is extra dehydrated, but I do have to be careful with it because it has a bit of oil in it and my skin is super sensitive and acne-prone ATM.

Pros: Leaves a velvety finish, great for sensitive skin, ultra hydrating, contains powerful antioxidants

Cons: Not oil-free

Customer Review: "My old k-beauty sunscreen favorites are either hard to find, discontinued, and/or no longer the same formulas. My criteria for sunscreen are that it must be safe for sensitive skin, have no white cast, no/minimal fragrance and leave a matte or natural finish. I'm asian and have sensitive, oily, acne prone skin and upon researching through my skincare source of truth, reddit, I saw this product mentioned among many others. Amazon happened to have a sale on this one in particular (3/31/24) and after thoroughly checking all the ingredients, I decided to give it a go. Also the packaging is cute and it's even reef safe. I love the pump and the fact that it keeps the product airtight! It's texture is like a light cream to me and does give a nice natural glow, but not oily/greasy. It feels comfortable and moisturizing and wears well. Now that it's approved by me, my family has been asking me to order them some and I've been checking amazon religiously ever since for a sale because I have a LOT of family members. Lo and behold, there's a sale right now (5/1/24) and you best believe I just put in a bulk order (for the fam and a backup for me), arriving tomorrow ;) I haven't tried anything from Haruharu before this, but this sunscreen is now my holy grail everyday sunscreen. Get this and thank me later!"