Krave Beauty Beet The Sun/The Beet Shield: This Is Why It's HOT | Ramon Recommended

A legend. An icon. A superstar. Krave Beauty's Beet The Sun is one of the most widely celebrated skincare items of the last few years, due in large part to Liah Yoo's impeccable product development and Krave Beauty's quality formulations. Being one of the most highly favored and recommended sunscreens within the skincare community, it obviously deserves its rightful spot in the This Is Why It's Hot Hall of Fame, and today I'm telling you why!
Krave Beauty The Beet Shield/Beet The Sun SPF 50+ PA++++
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[@misslazybones]

Krave Beet Shield was my first introduction to Korean sunscreens and is what started me down the rabbit hole to Korean skincare in general! I also wish it came in a larger size (or was a bit less expensive for the size it is).

CosRx was my rabbit hole brand lol

[@vesnahunter8335]

The Beet Shield is the best! I agree it needs a larger bottle size. Thanks for sharing Unnis site and will definitely check her out

Of course!

[@debbyd5729]

Bottle size is a common complaint but it’s deceivingly small. It’s 50ml at $20 whereas Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen (at Sephora) is 50ml oz at $34. KraveBeauty is just less wasted packaging/less plastic.

[@eatlocal123]

YES! We support black female owned business whenever we can! Thank you for the introduction to this amazing business and the discount code!

Of course! Support Unnie's Skincare!

[@letyoufindme]

Wow!! Thank you for reviewing Krave and Unnie's Skincare!!!

Of course! This was a HOT request

[@stinajones9847]

Thank you for sharing that Unnie Skincare. Never heard of the service & I am hyped to support! 🖤

Yay!

[@quantumwombat]

Oooh, thanks for the tip about letting it settle! I always felt like I had to rub it in a little extra, but maybe not. I really appreciate you breaking down the different UV filters as well, I gotta watch more of your sunscreen videos to get educated lol

Well I got a bunch of them lol!

[@thefakeisaiah]

I have dry skin, I use this as my touch up spf & I ALWAYS get complimented on my skin when I do. I’ve gone thru BOTTLES, but I’m still on the hunt for an affordable alternative (just because of how little is given for the price). Contemplating trying the B-Lab I Am Sorry Just Sun Cream soon

My friend Raw Tin Skin just reviewed that on his channel! It looks really nice

[@SamMKKK]

You may like the Skin Aqua Super Moisture Gel or the Gel Gold version. It’s also Ramon recommended & water-resistant, and it has a soooooper glossy finish. It’s about $15-$20 for a pretty big bottle.

[@Jl2damax]

@@SamMKKK I agree it’s an absolute favorite of mine. On its own during the summer and on top of a moisturizer during the winter 😍

[@SamMKKK]

@@Jl2damax - Got you. I actually am looking for an alternative now, because although it’s nice and lightweight, it’s just way too glossy for me, plus it runs off too readily for a water-resistant sunscreen. :( I hear the Gel Gold has better grip, so I’m waiting for mine to arrive in the mail.

[@magdalenemary1742]

Thanks 😊 🙏 😊... I'm still waiting for your Y-axis sunscreen review 🧡

[@coachingwithnik]

ive been wearing that and i have medium skin tone!

[@magdalenemary1742]

@@coachingwithnik how do you find it working for u?

[@coachingwithnik]

@@magdalenemary1742 I like it for my oily skin! i just need to make sure i wear enough moisturizer prior because the finish is a powdery matte

It's HOPEFULLY getting in this week. I got a shipping notification that it's in Amsterdam now lol

[@magdalenemary1742]

@ wow thats a long way.. will wait.. keep rocking meanwhile. Love your videos... 😍

[@angelac1453]

I love it but the bottle is just too small . Which is strange because Krave’s others product are such a great value . I hope it will become easier to manufacture so the price wither drops or a bottle gets bigger. On the other hand the Hemp face wash is amazing and you only need like a pea size but the bottle is big enough to use as much as you want . Thanks Ramon, I’ll be checking out the website mentioned.

I know, I wish it were bigger too! But tbh that 50mL is more or less an industry standard size. I wish she could bring the price down a hair or two, but another interesting and cool thing about Krave, from somebody looking at it from the perspective of a product developer, is their commitment and transparency to sustainability, business practices, and development struggles. So maybe soon we’ll see her talk candidly about making this a better deal, since sunscreen IS that necessary component to a skincare to a skincare routine. I’m just NOW starting to play with the full brand for a dedicated brand video! I’ve started incorporating more and more little by little, but the cleanser and glycolic toner are the last two products.

[@yungchun]

I love the Krave Beet Shield! I switch between this, Purito Sunscreen, and the Missha sunscreen as well. All 3 are wonderful for my skin.

Love all of them!

[@Nivi-pz5su]

I found throughout the day this makes my skin feel so dry, I started using a hydrating toner and that helped

[@kevster5252]

Cool! Thanks for showing how to apply it! I never thought of using a makeup sponge.

[@TrappedQue]

Next time when you do a sunscreen review. Do you mind to mention if the product irritate the eyes or not. That would be awesome! Thank you!

Sure! If I don’t call it out, it’s safe to say it doesn’t generally. This one is a nice formulation around the eyes and doesn’t get in my eyes easily or burn as a result

[@TrappedQue]

@ Thank you!

[@tyresseferguson2462]

My coworker got this sunscreen and she loves it. She is sensitive to American chemical filters so she gave Korean sunscreen a try. She plans on giving it to me so I can try it.

She hasn't had any sensitivity to it?

[@tyresseferguson2462]

@ nope! She is loving that and the Great Barrier Relief. I also enjoyed the sunscreen and will be purchasing it when I run low on sunscreen.

[@mariaotero7101]

PLEAS PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE MAKE A REVIEW OF THE SUPERGOOP SUNSCREEN

Which one specifically? I did a review of the unseen sunscreen, but truth be told, I don't particularly want to recommend their sunscreens on my channel since I find the products to be very expensive are not so easy to access considering the quality of the product and how much you get in a tube. Considering how much product you get in a tube for $35, and the fact that sunscreen needs to be something worn EVERYDAY and reapplied frequently as well, it's not in line with what I try to make my content about. They're nice formulations, but not worth the money, especially when Korean brands are just doing it better

[@sarahsarah-ql3hc]

I'm so happy I found your channel. You're so cute and all you're videos are so comfortable to watch because you have such a nice, calming voice. Will continue to support you

[@nizar8193]

it is the " yaaah geeet into ittt " part for me 😂😂✌💖.... love u Ramon , u r very funny and pleasant to watch does this website ship internationally ? i live in Dubai and sadly that's the reason y am still behind when it comes to Krave beauty products 😢 ..however I LOVE LOVE Purito and Klairs .

They do ship internationally, yes!

[@skincarecataloger]

Haven’t tried it yet, but I will eventually.

omg really?! It's like, EVERYONE's favorite in the skincare creator community lol. I'm surprised I even waited this long to try it.

[@boxcars10]

I spent so much time wondering why Korean sunscreens are called essences or creams and you just explained that. I didn't really think about how they would have to alter the name to work around FDA regulations.

Oh no, they oftentimes just use those words (sun essence, sun mill, sun cream) to denote lightweight and/or moisturizing textures. Very thin, liquidity, runny textures that nourish the skin. If they are directly selling and distributing sunscreens in the US (as opposed to a retailer based internationally that just so happens to ship to the US), they have to have FDA approved filters. If they don’t (like Krave), they can’t technically market them as sun products. Two separate concepts. K beauty loves confusing names for things lol

[@boxcars10]

@ I feel silly. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Thank you for explaining that for me! NOW I get it.

[@shruthivijumusic]

i saw that this spf isn't oil-free, so what do you think about that for an oily/combo skin person?

Tbh I know so many oily, acne-prone individuals who love this formula and texture. There’s obviously going to be those who don’t either, but what oil there is in this is nice and lightweight. Also, I find most cosmetic oils aren’t bad to use on oily skin types. It can be more situational, such as only using this formula in the winter months. It leaves a more radiant finish, which I tend to blot if it’s too much, but if oils are a big concern, the Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo is a comparable option.

[@eliotopian]

I always hear oily skin people loving it too. I think it gives enuf moisturizing to stop excess sebum production.

[@wydmatt7294]

did u buy this sunscreen, if u did how did it go for your oily skin, I have oily skin as well so im wondering whether or not to get this.

[@laxmisangma3169]

I was waiting for the color of this spf. As there is beet powder in this sunscreen 🤣🤣

[@coachingwithnik]

hi ramon! im a fan of your reviews and im hoping you also try out mizumi sunscreen ❤ it's #1 sunscreen in thailand - 100% mineral sunscreen, no white cast and free of fragrances, essential oils, and alcohol. I think this could be contender to krave and purito 🙌

I'll look into it!

[@luisdelrealalvarez]

omg queen i love that spf and also STAN LOONA!!!!

Stan Loona!!!

[@allaine5456]

Can you try the Cosrx soothing sun cream next? 😊

I love that one! I don’t mind making a video for it though

[@allaine5456]

@ OMGGG please do! I would love to know your thoughts on it ♡‬

[@aaliyapeters9535]

I wish this was more accessible 🥺 I've seen this being sold at double the price locally like on one site

Check out Unnie Skincare! They ship international.

[@ComfyChic365]

I love krave beauty. The only thing bad about it is that it has ethanol (I don't mind it cuz they're upfront with you they use it) and it's a bit small. It's still in my top 3 spfs of all time.

It's the size for me. It's 50mL, which is standard, but for some reason the tube itself makes it look so tiny lol

[@eliotopian]

another pro for this over purito, the bottle is a bit more front pocket friendly to carry around during the day. which means, yer more likely to reapply when you need to! ive been putting purito on early, and beet later in the day. and then my bioré's that buuuurn my eyes on my neck/ears/arms/legs/whateva to use it up since I have 2 bottles of it, lol

Such a dope perspective! Yes, I love that idea!!!

[@lsaa3166]

Thank you for this video Ramon! 💗 question? Would you say this sunscreen works better for oily or dry skin?

I think it’s def more suited for dry skin, but I know a lot of oily akin individuals who like it (me, for example). A more oily skin friendly variation is the keep cool sunscreen I reviewed

[@SamMKKK]

Black-owned Korean skincare shopping site? With a woman pioneer? I’m listening...

Go give Shana and Unnie’s Skincare some coin!!!

[@eliotopian]

OMG! I JUST realized I buzzed down the sides of my head semi recently, and left the top long, and I TOTALLY COULD HAVE BEEN RAMóN FOR HALLOWEEN!!!! the missed opportunity is REAL, yo.

omg can we make that happen next year

[@eliotopian]

@ for real! I was annoyed when I thought of it too late. Then I kept seeing yer videos pop up on KZbin and was like... GRRRRR!!!! Lol!!! 😅 loving yer Chan and watching you grow! ✨💛🤗💛✨ go go GO!

[@tiray2396]

Ahh I wish I would have known about her company an hour ago when I was looking through Korean skincare. Definitely will look through for next time! Ramón, have you tried Eunyul Daily Light Sunscreen? I saw a big bottle of it on Yesstyle and was wondering if it's a good one. Thank you for your content!

I haven't! I just put an order in for it though. The formulation looks AMAZING and at less than $10!?!?

[@tiray2396]

@ Thank you so much! ❤

So I just got it in the mail today! I just wanted to clarify: was it the mineral or chemical one you were wondering about?

[@comfy.veiled]

Hi Ramon✨🤍, I hear this so many times.. Chemical Filters aren‘t good for skin of colour . But that’s truly because of the US sunscreen filters. Even though I know the good benefits of Korean Sunscreens and that they’re far ahead of US.. I am still worried if we Skin of color people should wear it . So I would need a video where it‘s said with studies that it’s brown skin friendly ? Love from Dubai ❤️✨

What’s interesting about that is that part of that comes from the general fact that the filters we approve in the US can cause mild irritation to those who are sensitive to them (they are outdated after all), but the main part of that is a misconception from the notion that chemical sunscreens convert UV to heat and this heat can then cause irritation, which leads to inflammation-induced pigmentation. Since the main understanding of mineral sunscreens was that they acted as physical shields and thus reflected the light away, they were safer. We now know mineral sunscreen function predominantly the same way, so in reality they both convert the majority of the UV they come in contact with into heat. That heat is such a minute amount to cause any damage or effects to skin of color. The other caveat is that these more innovative filters are much better UV absorbers than mineral filters, and thus reduce the inflammation related UV damage we get primarily from UVA, but also from burns we get from UVB. Also, you risk more in the pigmentation and inflammation department if you don’t wear sunscreen at all. What’s nice about the newer international filters is their ability to do the job while being very mild on the skin. I’ll try to do a more concise video, but that’s the general gist of it

[@comfy.veiled]

@ Bless you !!🤍🤍🙌🏼Now I feel much safer to use Korean Sunscreens 🧴🤍 !! I have the one from Dear Klairs right now (chemical) one ! But I was skeptical to use it ! Thank you for this informative answer 🤍✨you have opened my eyes, love youuuuu 🙌🏼🤍

[@psmith3821]

Can we get a video of klairs uv essence sunscreen ?

Oooh yes! A cult favorite. Love this recommendation

[@minasultana3760]

How often do you have to reapply this?

[@makaylametcalfe7280]

so I have normal skin, it isn't oily or dry I am very lucky that I only get a few breakouts only around that time of the month. is this a product you would recommend or are their any sunscreens you would suggest?? I loved this video, so informative

[@Splentabulistic]

Very informative, thank you! Do you prefer Purito's sunscreen or Krave's? I personally am using Purito's currently but am debating buying Krave's since it's black friday

For cost and accessibility sake, Purito 100%. Krave is amazing, but it’s expensive and can be harder to get sometimes. Skin type is a factor, and I find Krave leaves a more radiant finish, which I like even with having oily skin

[@Splentabulistic]

@ Thanks for the quick reply!

[@Ragdollollie]

How would you compare this to the keep kool bamboo essence???

This has more of a radiant finish. Both set into the skin nicely and have moisturizing textures to them. Maybe this one a little more so. But Keep Cool left me with a more natural finish

[@tklmara]

Krave beauty is bomb

Liah Yoo did that!

[@mcegypt20]

I need your help!! There are soooo many optionssss 😩 I’ve been using purito, but you know all the latest controversy with it so I’m looking for something else in the meantime. I’m about to go to Ghana and African sun is DIFFERENT 😂 I want an spf 50 or better and don’t know what to choose. Also, I keep hearing that chemical sunscreens don’t protect as well as mineral, but I hear you say that Korean sunscreen has more advanced tech. I’m so confused. I need one for my face and if possible that I could use on my body too (price vs quantity). Or 2 separate suggestions if necessary. Plz help!! 😂

[@liliananavarrojimenez1171]

So the product has both names? Beet the sun and also the beet shield? Sorry i want to buy it but im confused about how should i search for it.

If you’re in the US, it’s called the Beet Shield. Elsewhere, it should be Beet The Sun. Same formulation, but since the UV filters aren’t approved in the US, it’s marketed differently than a sunscreen

[@marythr2617]

Confused here: Blotting would not interfere with the chemical uv filters?

Once the sunscreen filters are allowed to adsorb, set in, and form the layer of protection they need, all thats really getting blotted away is the excess emollient ingredients! But again, give the sunscreen time to set in. No less than 5 minutes.

[@marythr2617]

@From now on, I will wait the 5 mins then :). Thank you!!!

[@xxuc7191]

I love how it looks and feels on my skin, but it gives me whiteheads and millia on my eyelid ...😔

Oh no :( I've heard this from a handful of people, but it just goes to show how individual our skin types can be. I find the milia usually occurs when there's too much emolliency or occlusivity around the eyes, so maybe skipping moisturizer before this could help?

[@xxuc7191]

@ o i see....thanks for your advice. i like it and I think I want to give it another chance.

[@caleb-kun]

When you blot a sunscreen it doesn't disrupt the film that it forms to function correctly? I would imagine whatever you're blotting off has to be part of that film

Once the film fully sets down and adsorbs to form the protective barrier, it’s a decently resilient film. I’ve seen UV camera photos of individuals applying primer and cosmetics on top of sunscreen, and the level of disruption is surprisingly minimal. So long as you’re not roughly agitating the sunscreen as you’re blotting, you should be fine. Where it becomes more of an issue is blotting oils off after a couple hours of wearing it since at that point those face oils are actively starting to disrupt the barrier of protection, compared to blotting off the excess emolliency right at the onset of application

[@caleb-kun]

@ makes sense, thanks for the response!

[@kikko422]

Any BIPOC Aussies? Try out Ultra Violette!!!

Hannah English speaks so highly of them!

[@peculiarlawrence5545]

So confused on which sunscreen to buy😭😭 Currently use unseen sunscreen from supergoop (almost empty) but not a huge fan of the price and the feel on the skin. I have oily, sensitive acne prone skin, any recommendations would be really appreciated.🥺

Where are you based? The US?

[@peculiarlawrence5545]

@ yes!! Thanks for the reply❤️

[@jesusmendez7351]

Are there any Korean sunscreens with a higher SPF 50. I keep hearing that if you don’t reapply sunscreen throughout the day your spf 30 will end up having the efficacy of spf 20-25. I know it’s extremely important to reapply but with busy days it’s sometimes hard.

This is a very loaded question. So the tea with this: -most korean sunscreen are above SPF 50. You'll notice a lot say SPF50+ (like this one) because most government regulations only let you advertise up to a 50, but in reality a lot of them range from an SPF 50-80 -you're correct that if you don't wear enough of your sunscreen, you won't get the advertised protection. A general rule is to apply about 1/4 tsp, or about three finger lengths worth for your face and ears, maybe a lil extra for your neck (don't forget the backs of your neck and ears too!) That being said, if you wear enough, an SPF 30 is fine. Higher is better, and that's just because if people DON'T put on enough, they'll at least be getting SOMETHING. That's why it's important to find a sunscreen whose texture and wear you enjoy enough to want to wear all the time! -in terms of reapplication. My opinion: unless you're sweating or swimming, or in high intensity UV, don't stress so much about reapplication. I think a nice solid base layer with great protection does a lot for you, especially if the filters are more stable (like the new age filters in Asian and european sunscreens). Reapplication is nice though, and I have a video wear I go into detail about my favorite options for reapplications, like sprays or powders. The main thing with reapplication is that as the day progresses and we touch our faces, or our natural skin oils start to do their thing, it starts to disrupt the layer of sunscreen protection. Again, check out my reapplication video for more details So overall, as long as you're wearing a nice layer of sunscreen at the start of your day, and you aren't in high strength, direct UV rays in the middle of the day, you're alright. If you want to amp up what you got on already, be sure you're using some antioxidants in some format (this one has it in its formulation already). Or just carry a sunscreen with you you can put a few dabs on and blend in within like 15 seconds. Hopefully that was helpful. Sorry for the long response.

[@jesusmendez7351]

@ OMG don’t even worry. I’m so glad you got to me. This really helps me out. I work indoors and I’m mostly indoors to begin with, but I always stressed myself to reapply. I had 4hr alarm clocks to remind me. And it’s become more of a task than something I enjoy to do (as much fun as reapplying SPF can be). THANK YOU so much and keep up the great content, can’t wait to see you at 1M subs.

[@jmchavez1194]

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Thank you!

[@jmchavez1194]

@ De nada papi 😘

[@sweetsadi27]

Voice sounds like a videotape on fast forward. Slooooww dooowwwwn.

I talk fast! My family is from NYC lol. You can slow down the audio as well 😂

[@sweetsadi27]

@ good to know🤔

[@BasicStuff95]

Someone already disliked the video? Haters have your notification turned on

But a dislike still counts as engagement 😌 They still click on the video, they still engage. Also, says a lot about a person to spend their time doing that

[@BasicStuff95]

@ periodt! they're secretly fans 🙈