Sunscreens reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 254 Reddit reviews across 34 subreddits and 67 posts to rank the best Sunscreens brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AsianBeauty, r/surfing, r/KoreanBeauty, r/PakistaniSkincare, r/SkincareAddictionLux. Top-rated brands include Beauty of Joseon (4.7/5), Biore (4.3/5), La Roche-Posay (4.6/5).
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Reviews254
Subreddits34
Posts67
Brands76
Products43
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#1
Beauty of Joseon
4.7
(22)
"Beauty of Joseon."
"Beauty of Joseon!"
"They give me a glowy look. All absorb well. No skin troubles. Perfect shiny effect :)"
"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 use beauty of Joseon and have the same skin type."
"I use the BOJ one - no white cast and doesn’t feel oily."
"My current fav is Beauty Of Joseon’s Matte Sun Stick."
"I use Beauty of Joseon. I never had breakout with it."
#2
Biore
4.3
(15)
"Asian beauty is the answer. I use biore and it’s incredible. So lightweight."
"Dry down fast and blend well with makeup."
"Its very waterproof, and very high sun protection."
"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
4.6
(14)
"Definitely la Roche it’s the best!!!"
"For the most comprehensive protection, including top UVA protection and water and sweat-resistance."
"La Roche Posay UVMUNE 400 is the best available in market protecting you form up to 400nm of uva and uvb rays!"
"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."
"I would pick La Roche-Posay, but if you don't like it, don't feel like you have to force yourself to use it."
#4
Skin Aqua
4.3
(12)
"The Skin Aqua line is my favorite; Essence type in cooler months, gel type in warmer months."
"...is really good, does smell like alcohol initially but dries down and doesn't cause any dryness..."
"Skin aqua and boj for me."
"Amazing formulation which is also very sweat and water resistant."
"My kids use it and they have acne prone, combo skin."
"Https://www.theskinfit.com/product/sunplay-skin-aqua-clear-white-sunscreen-spf50-pa-25gm?srsltid=AfmBOop7VxP9MqrCoxV3ZPOvFoXeQJ6pCyOa5uiCUZPRfhzm5IC0WhHW here you go"
"Skin Aqua super moisture UV Gel is milia safe as it contains no silicones"
"Oh yes I use this as well and felt a lot of ppl swear by this too"
"Skin Aqua or Biore"
"My holy grails are Axis-Y, Torriden and Skin Aqua physical sunscreens."
#5
Anessa
4.7
(10)
"Anessa is probably the best japanese sunscreen."
"Anessa."
"But you can't go wrong with anessa."
"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 love Anessa sun milk but it's too drying for me during the winters..."
"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."
#6
Blue Lizard
4.5
(10)
"We switched to BlueLizard and have had great results"
"Blue Lizard, Sun Bum (Baby Bum), and Aveeno are our go-tos."
"My pediatrician suggested Blue Lizard. It's a bit more expensive than most but worked really well."
"Blue Lizard is amazing. Just went to Aruba and no one got burnt."
"Blue Lizard! Absolutely no smell, absorbs super fast, multi UV protection AND it's ocean/waterway safe!"
"I tried blue lizard and like it more. Much easier to rub in."
"Blue lizard/ babo botanicals/ think baby make sure to use a zinc oxide based sunscreen for your baby!"
"I’m a fan of Blue Lizzard"
"Blue Lizard mineral sun screen works for me."
"Blue lizard."
#7
Round Lab
4.8
(8)
"Joseon and round lab are my two favs!"
"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."
#8
Skin1004
4.5
(8)
"Such an amazing sunscreen with zero white caste and doesn’t feel sticky."
"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."
"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."
#9
Supergoop
4.4
(7)
"Supergoop unseen sunscreen works great on my sensitive skin."
"I'm a huge fan of supergoop's unseen sunscreen."
"I like them all for different reasons."
"Supergoop is my fav."
"Supergoop"
"Other great options that are pricier: Supergoop Glowscreen"
"I really like the Unseen Sunscreen but it is only 50spf I feel like I want to try a higher one."
#10
Nivea
4.3
(7)
"I use Nivea’s the blue bottle one. It’s amazing."
"Get Nivea SPF 50+ body lotion, it works so well, its waterproof and sweat proof."
"For oily skin I like Nivea Super water gel spf 50."
"Nivea super water gel."
"Nivea by far has been the lightest sunscreen that doesnt pill on my face, doesn't leave a white cast."
"- NIVEA Super Water Gel UV (the blue pump one)"
"I switched to a sunscreen from Nivea which also peeled."
#11
Sun Bum
4.5
(6)
"Sun bum is literally stacked in a bag for me. Its the only sunscreen that doesn't make me uncomfortable."
"Sun bum is the best."
"The Sun Bum one is my absolute favorite - $18."
"Sun bum is my personal favorite."
"Love SunBum and this stuff http://naturalcoconutsunscreen.com/"
"Sun bum (not the biggest fan of the smell it differs from the lotion."
#12
Neutrogena
4.2
(6)
"+1 for Neutrogena."
"Neutrogena sunscreen its waterproof, if you want to wash it off you need to double cleanse."
"Neutrogena 30g is being sold for 130 on tata cliq rn."
"Neutrogena definitely works."
"Or else I actually like neutrogena too."
"I also like Neutrogena"
#13
Innisfree
4.8
(5)
"I absolutely love my Innisfree sunscreen."
"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."
"I like the Innisfree sunscreen. It’s the best one I’ve found to wear under makeup."
#14
Skin 1004
4.2
(5)
"Great! No whitecast, non greasy and moisturising."
"I used skin1004 and purito one they are quite good and not clogging pores."
"Skin 1004, and biore. Asian sunscreen FTW"
"Is pretty glowy."
"The skin 1004 centella sunscreen is super light almost like a gel moisturizer."
#15
Shiseido
5.0
(4)
"Shisheido. Ain’t cheap but it never fades."
"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 :))))"
#16
Cancer Council
5.0
(4)
"Pricier than some of the other Cancer Council offerings, but it is one of the most elegant sunscreen I’ve tried with 4 hour water resistance."
"The only sunscreens that have ever worked for me are Cancer Council."
"I wear a wide brimmed hat, cancer council on body and Bondi sands on face."
"Another vote for Cancer Council"
#17
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."
#18
Avene
4.5
(4)
"I find Avene in either the serum or fluid very good."
"Did you try avene or la roche posay?"
"I think for very sensitive and dry skin types, I would recommend Avene before LRP Uvmune."
"I’ll have to order the Avene, sounds perfect for my sensitive skin."
#19
Isntree
4.5
(4)
"Isntree and beauty of Joseon. So far those worked well with my skin."
"I think I've found a better HG."
"My personal favourites are (in no specific order): 1. Isntree hyaluronic acid watery sun gel."
"It’s also hydrating for colder months."
#20
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."
#21
Isdin
4.0
(3)
"The only one I feel confident recommending is from Isdin. It’s very fluid, doesn’t have a lingering scent and wears well under makeup."
"I’ve been using Isdin Eryfotona Actinica for the last few months and haven’t had an i"
"Isdin."
#22
Surf Mud
4.0
(3)
"Surf Mud. Hands down best I've tried."
"The Aussie brand surf mud seems nice :) "
"Surf mud"
#23
Minimalist
4.0
(3)
"Minimalist is a good brand and most of their sunscreens are priced under 500."
"Minimalist and Foxtale are nice"
"Worked great for my skin"
#24
Thinkbaby
3.7
(3)
"Think baby!"
"We’ve been using Think Baby - it’s a little sticky and leaves a residue for a bit after applying but he didn’t get burnt."
"I Used thinkbaby all last summer when my LO was 6ish months. Went to use that brand on her last week and she had a reaction."
#25
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."
#26
Biore UV Essence
5.0
(2)
"For daily ive been using biore uv essence (the blue tube). I find this one never pills under any cushion/ bb creams."
"I found Scinic, Anessa gold gel one, biore UV essence, Etude House soon jung chemical sunscreen, and Haru Haru chemical sunscreen to work great under makeup."
#27
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."
#28
Summer Fridays
5.0
(2)
"Summer Fridays does beautifully under makeup."
"Their tinted and regular mineral spfs are incredible."
#29
Round Lab Birch Juice Sunscreen
5.0
(2)
"Keeps my skin happy all day long."
"I love love the round lab birch juice sunscreen."
#30
Canmake Mermaid UV Gel
5.0
(2)
"Canmake mermaid uv gel in clear!"
"It's marketed as a primer and sunscreen in one."
#31
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."
#32
Surf Yogis
5.0
(2)
"Surf Yogis zinc - 100% natural."
"Surfyogis zinc. Reef safe surfscreen… It’s brilliant & last ages"
#33
La Roche Posay
5.0
(2)
"La Roche Posay UVMune sunscreens. The UVMune Oil Control Fluid has the highest UVA protection of the range."
"Definitely the La Roche Posay’s UVMUNE range. Probably one of the highest UVA protected SPFs out there."
#34
Avasol
5.0
(2)
"Avasol is the best in my experience, and I’m a pale muthafucka"
"Avasol is the best. It also smells so delicious you want to eat it"
#35
SVR
4.5
(2)
"SVR Sun Secure Blur. My holy grail of sunscreen."
"Maybe check SVR eg Sun Secure Blur or new Bioderma XDefense."
#36
ISDIN
4.5
(2)
"Expensive but ISDIN photoprotector is good."
"ISDIN Photoprotector. Ictinica from the same brand is also very gentle."
#37
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."
#38
CeraVe
4.5
(2)
"CeraVe is incredible, keeps kiddos from turning into lobsters."
"I use Cerave"
#39
Eucerin
4.5
(2)
"I also really like the Eucerin oil control! Buying more of both of those when I go back in a couple months."
"The goods ones I heard about from here that I liked are Eucerin Oil Control, LRP Uvmune Oil Control."
#40
Neobrella
3.0
(3)
"Especially if you have very oily and acne prone skin then it really is a good choice"
"Neobrella"
"Tried neobrella based on recommendations and it makes my skin v greasy"
#41
Foxtale
4.0
(2)
"I use foxtale and have bought it with B1G1 coupon."
"Minimalist and Foxtale are nice"
#42
Lancaster
4.0
(2)
"Daylong and Lancaster - nice textures, minimal fragrance."
"Daylong and Lancaster."
#43
Ultrasun
4.0
(2)
"Ultrasun was recommended to my dad after skin cancer treatment."
"UltraSun"
#44
Badger
4.0
(2)
"Badger"
"Badger!"
#45
Banana Boat
4.0
(2)
"Try banana boat light as air sunscreen."
"Banana Boat Light As Air SPF 50."
#46
Daylong
4.0
(2)
"Daylong and Lancaster - nice textures, minimal fragrance."
"Daylong and Lancaster."
#47
House of Hur
4.0
(2)
"This is my go to, House of Hur for extra hot and humid days."
"Its like.. barely hydrating, so it's good on top of a serum or light moisturizer."
#48
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"
#49
Requil
4.0
(2)
"Requil if that fits your budget."
"I also like... requil"
#50
Celimax
4.0
(2)
"I got this sunscreen by celimax on a whim during a Stylevana haul."
"I’m on my second tube of the celimax. I like the finish on 1 layer of it..."
#51
Coppertone
4.0
(2)
"The Coppertone Sport Spray SPF 50 is quite effective for outdoor activities."
"This water-re."
#52
Raw Elements
4.0
(2)
"Raw elements, I close my eyes and rub it on my eyelids and have never had an issue with running."
"Any non-nano zinc is going to work for you. I use raw elements, but the other suggestions on this thread are great."
#53
Missha
3.5
(2)
"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."
#54
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."
#55
Neue
2.5
(2)
"I’m using the neue sunscreen these days."
"Neue one is really sticky, at least for combination to oily skin."
#56
Cosrx
5.0
(1)
"Feels like a moisturizer, doesn‘t stain clothes yellow, doesn‘t pill or give white streaks, hydrates, isn‘t oily"
#57
Wishcare
5.0
(1)
"It works great for my combo skin and I love the milk like consistency."
#58
Skin Better
5.0
(1)
"Have you tried skin better??"
#59
Altruist
5.0
(1)
"Altruist! Developed by a derm."
#60
Vichy
5.0
(1)
"Vichy, Bionike."
#61
Biossance
5.0
(1)
"The only thing I have been able to tolerate so far is Biossance."
#62
Curel
5.0
(1)
"Have you tried Curel, Minon, and Anessa in the pink bottle?"
#63
Badger, vertra, headhunter
4.0
(1)
"Badger, vertra, headhunter. No sting."
#64
SKIN1004
4.0
(1)
"Some of the best options on the market are the SKIN1004 Centella sunscreen and the new variant of the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen."
#65
Centella HYALU-CICA
4.0
(1)
"Though recently I also ordered Centella HYALU-CICA water fit sunscreen. EXCITED TO TRY IT."
#66
Freaks of Nature
4.0
(1)
"Freaks of Nature is great, also the black sun bum face lotion."
#67
Conscious Chemist
4.0
(1)
"The one from conscious chemist (berry sunscreen) is good. Pretty light and works better in less quantity."
#68
Kinesys
4.0
(1)
"Kinesys, canadian brand"
#69
Solara Suncare
4.0
(1)
"A non-Korean brand I really like is Solara Suncare."
#70
Possible Skin
3.0
(1)
"Possible skin"
#71
Solar Max
3.0
(1)
"Solar max spf 50. It is pharmacy based watery gel sunscreen"
#72
Physiogel
3.0
(1)
"Physiogel"
#73
Primary Skin
3.0
(1)
"Primary skin bff"
#74
BnB Derma
3.0
(1)
"BnB derma lunar sunscreen"
#75
Dilipro
3.0
(1)
"Dilipro tinted sunscreen"
#76
Coverage Intl
3.0
(1)
"Coverage intl tinted sunscreen"
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