Best sunscreens on Reddit
178 reviews from r/AsianBeauty, r/KoreanBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 20 more subreddits
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#1
Beauty of Joseon
4.8
(23)
"- BEAUTY OF JOSEON Relief Sun"
"Beauty of Joseon rice + probiotics sunscreen, feels just like a moisturizer"
"Beauty of Joseon!"
"They give me a glowy look. All absorb well. No skin troubles. Perfect shiny effect :)"
"Leaves a good glow on me!"
"Beauty of Joseon. I also use Innisfree."
"Is my favorite, it's so moisturizing."
"Beauty of joseon! i’m so obsessed with it under makeup."
"I have never had any pilling."
"I use beauty of Joseon and have the same skin type."
#2
Biore
4.5
(14)
"Dry down fast and blend well with makeup."
"Its very waterproof, and very high sun protection."
"My favorite is biore lotion always and forever."
"The only non-greasy non-sticky sunscreen for my face."
"I really love Biore watery essence."
"The Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen has worked really well for me. It's lightweight and absorbs quickly."
"Biore!"
"Biore."
"They're all good sunscreen but they come off a little dull tbh."
"I like biore"
#3
La Roche-Posay
4.9
(8)
"Look for options labeled as non-comedogenic or formulated for sensitive skin, such as La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mist, which offers gentle protection without clogging pores or causing irritation."
"LRP has been the best I’ve used out of A LOT."
"Get something higher quality for your face like La Roche Posay or Shiseido."
"La Roche posay"
"I’ve been using la roche posay anthelios line for the last three years."
"I love the Anthelios line from la roche posay."
"Can be bought at Target or Ulta."
"That LRP one is very good."
#4
Skin1004
4.5
(8)
"It is glowy, but dries down to nothing."
"I've been loving the SKIN1004 sunscreen under my makeup."
"Besides skin aqua i really like the skin1004 one too."
"Skin1004 hyalu-cica water fit"
"Super light lotion, no white cast, doesn’t pill and doesn’t clog my pores."
"I myself actually prefer SKIN1004 as it is definitely lighter on my face."
"Skin1004, biore, boj"
"I love skin1004! I love how it's not oily, absorbs pretty fast into my skin."
#5
Round Lab
4.7
(7)
"It’s very moisturizing and my face never feels dry."
"My skin did not flake AT ALL during a month in Winnipeg/Calgary!"
"Have worked really well for me so far."
"I think the overall best is the Round Lab birch juice spf!"
"I like Round Lab Birch Juice SPF."
"Surprised no one has said round lab!"
"I recommend the brands Roundlab and Dr. G."
#6
Anessa
4.7
(6)
"I use beauty of joseon, anessa, and gangnam glow."
"If price is not an issue, Anessa works for me so far!"
"My HG has been Anessa but it looks like Celimax is cheaper."
"The best sunscreen for that is Anessa sun milk."
"I have tried several sunscreens: - anessa sun milk: love its finish..."
"The Anessa sunscreen milk is supposedly more matte but may leave some white cast depending on your skin tone."
#7
Cancer Council
5.0
(5)
"The only sunscreens that have ever worked for me are Cancer Council."
"Cancer Council Work suncreen."
"I wear a wide brimmed hat, cancer council on body and Bondi sands on face."
"Another vote for Cancer Council"
"Their Ultra 50+ is my favourite, but they do have others that are specifically designed for sport or waterproof."
#8
Skin Aqua
4.6
(5)
"Amazing formulation which is also very sweat and water resistant."
"My kids use it and they have acne prone, combo skin."
"Heavy on the skin aqua moisture gel! Love that stuff."
"Skin Aqua or Biore"
"My holy grails are Axis-Y, Torriden and Skin Aqua physical sunscreens."
#9
Black Girl Sunscreen
4.8
(4)
"I really like the Black Girl Sunscreen line (Target) if you are in the US."
"I wear the Haus Labs foundation with the Black Girl Sunscreen underneath."
"Black girl sunscreen is also excellent regardless of your skin type."
"Drugstore wise I use black girl sunscreen or sun bum face 50."
#10
Innisfree
4.8
(4)
"Innisfree!"
"I’ve worn Innis Free and Fenty under Haus Labs. No problems"
"The Innisfree one is great, chemical sunscreen that doesn’t irritate my eyes."
"It offers good coverage and a subtle glow."
#11
Nivea
4.8
(4)
"Highly recommend the Nivea Deep Protect and Care Essence!!!"
"For oily skin I like Nivea Super water gel spf 50."
"Nivea super water gel."
"- NIVEA Super Water Gel UV (the blue pump one)"
#12
Shiseido
4.5
(4)
"If you like the glowing look, it makes your skin looks healthy glazed."
"Uhhh shiseido and La Roche Posay is my go to sunscreens! I dont get a white cast and it feels so nice on my face"
"I LOVE shiseido for my ultra sensitive skin :))))"
"Good for makeup bad for wallet."
#13
Skin 1004
4.3
(4)
"Great! No whitecast, non greasy and moisturising."
"Skin 1004, and biore. Asian sunscreen FTW"
"Is pretty glowy."
"The skin 1004 centella sunscreen is super light almost like a gel moisturizer."
#14
Sun Bum
5.0
(3)
"Sun bum is the best."
"The Sun Bum one is my absolute favorite - $18."
"Sun bum is my personal favorite."
#15
Haruharu
4.7
(3)
"And roundlab."
"I have oily skin and I love using Haruharu (yellow packaging) under makeup."
"I use haruharu now because I find it to be better for combo skin."
#16
Neutrogena
4.3
(3)
"+1 for Neutrogena."
"Or else I actually like neutrogena too."
"Neutrogena ko use gara (hydro boost water gel )dry skin ko lagi"
#17
Missha
4.0
(3)
"This sunscreen has a lightweight texture and provides a dewy finish, perfect for that glowing look."
"Missha soft finish sun milk (with the pink cap). I use it in summer..."
"I really like the missha soft finish sun milk, but it might leave a whitecast unless you're very fair/pale."
#18
Dr.G
4.0
(3)
"Dr.G is good quality too!"
"I think the Dr G Mild Up Sunscreen (green colour) is really good for keeping oily skin matte for the day."
"Dr g green mild sun up +."
#19
Summer Fridays
5.0
(2)
"Summer Fridays does beautifully under makeup."
"Their tinted and regular mineral spfs are incredible."
#20
Round Lab Birch Juice Sunscreen
5.0
(2)
"Keeps my skin happy all day long."
"I love love the round lab birch juice sunscreen."
#21
Goodal Heartleaf Calming Moisture Sun Cream
5.0
(2)
"Goodal heartleaf calming moisture sun cream. It absorbs into my combo skin immediately."
"I FINALLY found the perfect sunscreen for me: Goodal heartleaf calming moisture sun cream."
#22
Canmake Mermaid UV Gel
5.0
(2)
"Canmake mermaid uv gel in clear!"
"It's marketed as a primer and sunscreen in one."
#23
COSRX
5.0
(2)
"I would recommend trying the COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream."
"It sinks in nicely, feels hydrating but not sticky or greasy at all for me."
#24
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen
5.0
(2)
"I really like the Haruharu wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen! It's lightweight and leaves a semi matte finish without feeling greasy!"
"Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen is worth a look."
#25
CeraVe
4.5
(2)
"CeraVe is incredible, keeps kiddos from turning into lobsters."
"I use Cerave"
#26
Omi Sunbears
4.5
(2)
"I like the Omi Sunbears Active Protect Milk."
"Omi Sunbears Active Protect Milk and Biore UV Perfect Milk for oily/combination skin."
#27
Blue Lizard
4.5
(2)
"Blue Lizard! Absolutely no smell, absorbs super fast, multi UV protection AND it's ocean/waterway safe!"
"Blue lizard."
#28
Kose
4.5
(2)
"It feels like second skin. Like nothing is applied on my face."
"It sinks in so fast and is more matte than the Haruharu."
#29
Goodal
4.5
(2)
"- GOODAL Houttuynia cordata calming sun cream"
"Is good for acne prone skin."
#30
Banana Boat
4.0
(2)
"Try banana boat light as air sunscreen."
"Banana Boat Light As Air SPF 50."
#31
Coppertone
4.0
(2)
"The Coppertone Sport Spray SPF 50 is quite effective for outdoor activities."
"This water-re."
#32
Fixderma
4.0
(2)
"Fixderma is a brand that has verified lab reports on their sunscreen, and is relatively cheaper than other expensive brands."
"Fix Derma , UV Duox , Derma co, Ekran, Uvicoz"
#33
History of Whoo
4.0
(2)
"Right now I’m trying History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Soo Vital Hydrating Sun Fluid. Very lightweight and non sticky."
"I'm really liking the History of Whoo Gongjinhyang Anti Wrinkle protective cream. Spf50 pa++++"
#34
Aqualogica
2.5
(2)
"Aqualogica, derma co, very affordable, and NO WHITE CAST"
"If I am being honest don't try aqualogica it's don't work."
#35
Conscious Chemist
5.0
(1)
"It has ceramide and it will be really good for dry skin type."
#36
Roundlab
5.0
(1)
"I personally prefer the roundlab sunscreens (1025 is my all time favorite)"
#37
Scienic
5.0
(1)
"Scienic super mild sun essence. Around 8.50 on yesstyle. Super lightweight and hydrating and calming."
#38
Dr Julian Sass
5.0
(1)
"Check out Dr Julian Sass’s sunscreen database. He is a cosmetic formulation and skincare content creator with a phd who knows a ton about sunscreen."
#39
Dr Rashel
5.0
(1)
"I use DR RASHEL ko sunscreen it's under 600 Ani spf range pani thulo xa. No white cast, no oily residue Ani light feel hunxa skin ma."
#40
Omi Bears
5.0
(1)
"Cheaper, more matte, and has less white cast."
#41
Celimax
5.0
(1)
"I got this sunscreen by celimax on a whim during a Stylevana haul."
#42
Dear Klairs
5.0
(1)
"It's 50+ SPF and chemical but the texture is like liquid honey."
#43
Abib
5.0
(1)
"My HG is still the abib heart leaf sun essence calming drop sunscreen."
#44
Numbuzin
5.0
(1)
"Lightweight, white cast free and just feel nice."
#45
AHC
5.0
(1)
"No white cast for sure because it."
#46
Tocobo
5.0
(1)
"Tocobo Bio Watery Sunscreen"
#47
House of Hur
5.0
(1)
"The least dewy between the two it’s actually kind of matte."
#48
Eucerin
5.0
(1)
"Eucerin dry touch (EU) version. Control oils too"
#49
Sulwhasoo
5.0
(1)
"It offers SPF 50+ PA++++ protection while boosting radiance and brightening the skin tone."
#50
Invisible Zinc
5.0
(1)
"Invisible zinc face and body is a great option. I swim a lot and that shit just stays on like nothing else."
#51
Hada Labo
5.0
(1)
"Good everyday all arounder, never had a white cast from it before."
#52
Thank You Farmer
5.0
(1)
"Thank you farmer water sun screen!"
#53
Anthelios
2.5
(2)
"We have the Anthelios Wet Skin Gel and it stains on white clothing but not on other colors."
"Honestly, they ruin their clothes anyway and almost all SPF for kids leave heavy stains."
#54
Kiehl's
4.0
(1)
"Here i am an asian using just the sunscreens from Kiehl, an American product!"
#55
EltaMD
4.0
(1)
"UV Elements comes in tinted and is nice and spreadable."
#56
Asian Sunscreens
4.0
(1)
"The lack of innovation in American sunscreen formulation has always bothered me."
#57
Sur.Medic
4.0
(1)
"Spf50 pa++++."
#58
Haru Haru
4.0
(1)
"Haru haru wonder( yellow tube )"
#59
Korean Sunscreen
4.0
(1)
"One product that has really worked wonders for me is this non-greasy K-beauty sunscreen."
#60
Vanicream
4.0
(1)
"Is great for the price!"
#61
SkinCeuticals
4.0
(1)
"I used SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense SPF 30 for two years."
#62
Elf Whoa Glow
4.0
(1)
"I love the elf whoa glow but I can’t wear it without foundation ontop or I look too glowy."
#63
Isntree
4.0
(1)
"It’s also hydrating for colder months."
#64
Korean Sunscreens
4.0
(1)
"Glow by Ramon on Instagram did a breakdown of Korean sunscreens he likes for his oily skin!"
#65
Dot n Key
4.0
(1)
"Dot n key blue sunscreen"
#66
Ma:nyo
4.0
(1)
"Moisturizers: Ma:nyo Panthetoin Cream is really nice."
#67
P20
3.0
(1)
"I always get white streaks on my clothes."
#68
Japanese Sunscreen
2.0
(1)
"I want to say there's no non-greasy sunscreen."
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