Korean Sunscreen Controversy: Industry Professional Shares All You Need To Know On The SPF Scandal

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

I just spotted a typo at 8:26! The Cosmetics Act has been effective since 2001, apologies for the mishap.

[@LabMuffinBeautyScience]

Thank you for this video! It's so interesting to hear that it's possible for a company to tweak a formula and still use the pre-approved data - very unethical too, since these companies know firsthand how tweaks can completely change the SPF rating. Hope they close the loophole soon! In Australia, every new sunscreen formula needs separate approval including different shades of tinted sunscreens, which is expensive and slow but I feel that it's warranted for the Australian market. Thanks for the tips on buying Korean sunscreens too, and the shoutout 😊

[@fabsblog]

Great work Odile! Do you have any idea if this loophole exists in other makets as well (US, EU,Japan) or is it present only in the Korean legislation? Thank you! 🥰

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you, I'm truly happy to hear I helped shed some light on the issue. I thought it was terribly unfair that this information was not publicly available outside of Korea and I just wanted people to know that the involved parties should be held accountable and they're not "victims of the system".

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

The formula was changed from a cream to a lotion as per admission of the manufacturer, that's more than adding a few extracts and fragrance.

[@fabsblog]

@@OdileMonodTheMonodist Indeed, I have used 2 products that originated from the same ODM formula and they were very different between them so I can only imagine how different from the original formula they are.

[@irisgo6448]

@@fabsblog I was wondering the same question! Any answer from Odile?

[@SkinFits]

Michelle sent me here. Mind blown. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

It was really amazing of her not gonna lie! I'm glad to hear this video helped shed some light on this controversy and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! 🙏

[@truebaronesse5653]

Oh no, not the 9000$ fine 🤬 These companies made millions and knew exactly what kind of product they were selling. Thank you so much for this video!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

😂😂 To be fair, recently a manufacturer received a prison sentence for forging safety documents ( twitter.com/odilemonod/status/1373497806523039751 ), so hopefully the authorities won't be so forgiving in this case too, given the magnitude of this scandal!

[@cristinat3912]

I don't normally comment on KZbin videos, but I wanted to sincerely thank you for taking the time to share all this information with us, in such a concise and informative manner. You are amazing. Thank you!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

🙏🙏 Thank you, I did my best do portray a full picture of the situation because I found it terribly unfair that this type of information was not available to consumers. Thank you for your words of support, I really appreciate them!

[@auricia201]

No BS Beauty sent me here. Thank you for the information! 😊👍🏻

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

That's really nice of her 😃 thank you for watching, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@ksenchi76]

Odile, this was by far the most useful video I watched in ages! So well put together and explain in a way it’s easy to understand. I could listen to you for hours :-) My main takeaway is that things are happening in the background and this is being investigated. My impression was that everyone in Korea tried to sweep this under the rug and us consumers were left on our own to deal with potential sun damage.

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Yep, I was really shocked to learn that none the brands involved (except for one) thought it was necessary to share with their English-speaking audience that the formulas that were 'FDA-approved' were not the formulas that ended up being sold on the market, despite the fact that this became public knowledge in Korea in January. I was sitting on this information for a while because I wanted to wait and see if any of the companies involved would come forward with a honest statement, but that obviously didn't happen... 🙄

[@marythr2617]

@@OdileMonodTheMonodist right now, my stomach hurts of anger. None of them told us the real reason behind the fraudulent labeling. As if us (the international consumers) did not matter at all. 💔😑. Apparently, our dollars matter, but we as consumers do not. Thank you for informing us what nobody else would. 🌻

[@Briianjh]

For my experience Previously I was using Cosrx sunscreen SPF 50. After finishing the product I decided to try other sunscreen brands. From a KZbinr recommendation, I decide to try brand P sunscreen. And after 4 months using I can see a big difference on my skin (in a bad way) So SPF really do matter

[@NOBSBeauty]

Very great and knowledgeable video- I hope this gets lots of exposure in the KZbin world!

[@truebaronesse5653]

Thank you for recommending!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you ever so much, I really appreciate your words and I'm happy to hear this video helped shed some light on the issue 🙏

[@_Stav_]

I really doubt 2% of Uvinul T 150 could have provided SPF 85 in any formula.

[@ChristaEvelyn]

Excellent overview, perspective & information. As an influencer I want to understand information like this to better equip my viewers when I am doing product reviews. Really appreciate this & I hope lots of people watch this video. No BS Beauty sent me here 💫

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

That's exactly the main aim of this video, I'm very happy to hear it was helpful in that sense. Thank you for the kind words 🙏

[@angelashaked8996]

You are such a pro. Well done for this comprehensive video. The best I've seen on this subject.

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you! I felt it was really unfair that this type of information was not publicly available to consumers, because it allows the parties involved to paint themselves of victims of the system in front of their international audience, when actually the situation says otherwise.

[@ivyscripting7240]

Thank you so much for this deeply informative and detailed overview of the sunscreen controversy. I genuinely feel like this takes out a lot of the initial confusion and uncertainty around the issue, and I appreciate that this provided more nuance to the conversation on what happened.

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you, that's exactly what I wanted to achieve with this video. I thought it was really unfair that some of this information was not available outside of Korea, so I'm happy to hear this video helped shed some light on the controversy 🙏

[@spectrum778]

This is everything I wanted in a video that explains the nuances of sunscreen testing and approval in the Korean regulatory framework!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to explain the various players, stakeholders, laws/their impact in what has been quite the roller coaster ride for people who are fans of Korean cosmetic products!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you so much, this is exactly what I was aiming for with this video so I genuinely appreciate to hear it came across and that this video could help shed some light on this controversy 🙏

[@KHtrinity1]

Wow this video really surpassed my expectations. So professional and highly finished!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you, a lot of work (and way too much overthinking) went into it 😂😂

[@AffiAssegaf]

Thank you so much for this incredibly informative video, Odile and for shedding light on this issue for non-Korean speaking people such as myself. I just feel sad I haven't discovered your channel sooner. Definitely subscribed!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it 🙏

[@pupu2410]

It’s so funny that people are willing to question the Korean beauty industry as a whole but the western industry has had SPF-scandals too yet people never question Western SPF.

[@kamilagayibova3828]

I would not agree with you. If you are in US community of beauty product consumers, you shall notice that the priority is almost always given to EU SPFs cause US SPFs are not regarded as trustworthy and sufficiently regulated.

[@elbib7984]

PuPu: I can't agree - I heard about incorrect labeling, untrue claims of the Western products. Some people who are aware and interested in the subject - know about it. Maybe the knowledge should be more in the media and such companies punished more severely.

[@leeseojeong5948]

Hi there. We also had in France SPF scandal, recently from organic brand that only use physical filters. It was pretty huge and big consumer's right organization talked about it.

[@ItsFerreiras]

@@leeseojeong5948 i would like to read more about this, im noticing some ppl saying the physicall are better than the chemical sunscreen others say is bullshit and i dont know what to think about it

[@leeseojeong5948]

@@ItsFerreiras Hi, I can look for sources but it may be all in french, do u mind using a translator?

[@NaturallySerein]

Very informing and helpful video! Thank you so much for taking your time to put together all this information🙏🏻

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

My pleasure, I'm glad it was helpful! 😊

[@romaniagoh8146]

Found this after Dr dray referenced you. Thank you for your informative video. I loved it.

[@marie-tnguyen3009]

a big thank you for explaining the elements relating to this controversy. it's very very informative

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Pleasure is all mine! I'm glad it was helpful 😀

[@Ana-du6fe]

Very nice video. I recently found your channel and I'm enjoying it so much! I'd love to know more about how SPF is tested and rated, how botanical extracts are made, the role ph plays in formulations - many ascorbic acid serums are useless and people don't know it), and why only certain ingredients and concentrations are listed as "anti-wrinkle" or "whitening" by ergulations. I think there's a lot we don't know about how cosmetics are made and how brands can or cannot back up their claims.

[@jamesriccitelli2286]

Odile, you are such a breath of fresh air. Your videos are some of the most informative I have seen to date. Thank you so much for the diligence and thoroughness of your content. I cannot wait until your channel’s popularity explodes so that even more people have access to such well done content. I am going to slam that subscribe button so hard! Haha!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 thank you! The main business model of this channel is: "what kind of content I wanted to see when I started working in this industry and there was zero professional information on Korean Beauty available in English?" 😅😅 so it makes me really happy to hear this stuff can be helpful to other people as well. Thank you for your support, it means a lot!

[@irisgo6448]

@@OdileMonodTheMonodist great work! I immediately subscribed as well!

[@mateu210]

I'm so happy that Etude house makes their product in-house. The sunprise mild airy finish spf 50 sunscreen is my favourite at the moment. relieved to hear this ❤️

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Please note that while all Etude sunscreens were formulated in-house, some of them are manufactured by external OEMs. In the video I say that AP manufactures "most" of their products in-house, because sometimes big beauty groups outsource the production of their distribution lines to external companies to keep the costs down. As a general advise, I would personally recommend to check each product on a case by case basis, especially when it comes to these companies' distribution lines like Etude. Some Etude sunscreens were manufactured by Cosvision (Amorepacific's subsidiary manufacturing company), while others were manufactured by Kolmar as an OEM, like the Mild Airy Finish that you mention. Either way, they are all formulated in-house, which means AP was responsible to develop the product and get it tested, so that should be a little reassuring I hope!

[@elbib7984]

Thank you so much! I'm just considering buying my first Korean sunscreen and researching to find out which ones are really good, because we know in the West (in Europe and America I want to say) that some sunscreens turned out to be much less skin protecting than their brands claimed, which was discovered after testing by testing bodies/organisations. Sunscreen product is one of the most important in our daily skin care, so I'm keen to buy a good one. Your video really explains how it works, so I'm grateful you took time to record it and I'll share the knowledge with my friends. :-)

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Pleasure is all mine! I'm glad it was helpful 😀

[@dorapoch]

Thank you for the most informational and well rounded video about this controversy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful ❤

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Odile this was an excellent video and gave a lot of clarity to the situation. I still use a lot of Korean beauty, but have to confess my faith in their spf's has been shaken. For the moment (until it's all sorted out and these loopholes are dealt with) I'm using a European spf from a major brand (I live in Scotland). I'm fully aware Europe, America and Australia have had similar issues with inaccurate spf values on the product, but my personal issue is with how widespread this seems to be currently in the Korean market. As events have unfolded more and more brands seem to be caught up in the controversy. This isn't promoting confidence in the spf's available from at least 3 of the major manufacturers and is concerning to me (plus many others). I don't doubt there are responsible companies with products that are the spf on the bottle, but it's difficult to navigate that from so far away. I really appreciate all the information presented and the research you put into this video however. I use a lot of Korean beauty products with beautiful formulations, efficacious ingredients and a good price point and am really happy with them. I have not in any way stopped using K beauty as a whole, nor will I - it's just the spf's that are no longer in my routine. I really hope these issues are sorted out and that I will again have faith I'm using an effective spf product, from some of my favourite brands. That time isn't now, although I will be interested in the results of the investigation if it is disclosed. Best wishes.

[@lolitzshelly7229]

I so so appreciate the amount of thought, organization, clarity, and effort that went into this video. Subscribed and followed on twitter!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you ever so much, I really appreciate it 🙏

[@francescafortunato196]

Thank you so much for this video Odile! It's really interesting and clear, and helps us "not professionals" to understand this scandal better! I really enjoyed it and I wanted to thank you for spending time to put it together!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

You're very welcome, that was exactly what I was going for with this video and I'm glad to hear it was helpful!

[@chanuka6404]

Feels like you have open the Pandora's Box Odile! Thanking you sincerely for your precious time & effort sharing your unbiased knowledge and expertise on Korean Cosmetic Industry. I have recommended your channel for all my friends and colleagues. Just another extremely pleased new subscriber.

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Pleasure is all mine! I'm glad it was helpful and welcome onboard haha 😀

[@everythingbuthair]

amazing video girl omg thank you for properly doing your research i have so much respect for that. will be sharing this everywhere!!!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you 😭😭 I know it's a sensitive topic for many people so I wanted to be sure there were no blind spots that could be used to excuse the behaviour of these companies.

[@AroxTheMutilator]

Thank you for that video, it was much needed! I finally understand what happened O.O

[@stepahead5944]

Thank you. This was well thought out and a good look into the process. I dare say that when this scandal unfolded there was a lot of fearmongering and even racism in some of the responses. We need to hold the right companies or regulatory boards accountable rather than making sweeping generalizations about entire industries or regions.

[@aliceyong9468]

Sunscreen R is definitely my HG sunscreen, Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturising Sun Cream. But according to Mrs Ahn, the new formulation (manufactured on 2021, different manufacturer) is passed the SPF test. Edit : And I just bought the renewed version. I'm a sucker for RL Birch Juice Suncream 😭

[@swamilee_]

felice che sia un'italiana a far luce su tutto quanto, se non ho capito male;) grazie di questo enorme lavoro

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Grazie a te! 😊

[@celiareed1402]

This was the best video on the subject. Thank you for releasing it. Do you know if Krave’s sunscreen came from Lab 1, 2 or a third lab?

[@liamquirk8001]

Afaik it's different. The back of my old Purito bottle says that the manufacturer is NowCos (나우코스). Based on context I think GreenCos (그린코스) is Lab 2. The back of my mom's Krave bottle says CosMax (코스맥스) made it.

[@celiareed1402]

@@liamquirk8001 Thanks!

[@marythr2617]

Krave failed the spf testing... and the owner lied about it saying that they where just working on a new “packaging” lol. No more beating around the bush after this video came out XD.

[@highlighter-kun]

So informative and easy to understand! 😊 Thank you so much for the video. I'm glad that I found your channel (thanks to Dr Michelle!)

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you (and Michelle 😄), glad to hear it was helpful!

[@rubybimbap]

I love her voice so much! Glad to see a new video from you Odile

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

That's so nice of you, thank you 😁😁

[@felixt.8354]

SAME. Her accent/voice is so soothing.

[@Milavezoz]

Gratitude for this helpful video. Could you please make a new one with your sunscreen’s recommendation? 🤩

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Absolutely! To be honest, I want to wait a little until this controversy blows over because I don't want the video to come across as trying to profit from a serious incident, but I definitely plan on doing a video on the topic before the summer.

[@whyhihigh]

Oooh! I’m so excited :> Your videos are always a joy to watch - thank you for taking your time and making such a detailed and informative video!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

My pleasure, I'm glad it helped shed some light on the situation!

[@annette6420]

Thanks for using great info graphics to help make this topic easy to understand. The hard word paid off 😊

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

😂😂😂 Thank you, I wanted to avoid putting out a 28 minute video of me sitting in front of a camera speaking about abstract concepts and legislations lol

[@hp176]

some incredible pleasure to look at you and listen. thanks for the info

[@gloriaboakye8980]

Thank you so much for this video Odile! It was very helpful, informative and reassuring!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful ☺

[@anothermaria6981]

Thank you so much for this video! It was very informative and the tips are great until Korean government strengthen their regulations for sunscreen. 💕

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

My pleasure, I'm glad it was helpful! 😊

[@hanamiya8008]

Thank you very much for the information! It's very thorough and easy to understand since it's really step-by-step It's VERY SURPRISING for me to know that we consumers actually buy the "diluted"-version of the actual "tested" formulation.... so creams sunscreen are more reliable, aren't it?:") P.S. i love your voice and how you speak, you're a great lecturer and I'm grateful I click your video

[@carocorminboeuf5124]

Thank you so much for this very clear and very informative video!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful 😊

[@Bubu312]

Very informative and transparent video! Thank you Odile! So glad I found your channel, subscribed and liked! After your video, I had to take out all my Korean beauty product and translate the manufacturer and distributor with an app. Keep up your good work!

[@nvpr8720]

Wow the detail in this video is awesome! Thank you for providing such great information :)

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

🙏🙏 my pleasure, thank you so much for watching!

[@Jl2damax]

I wish I’d found your video sooner, so sad to hear about this but I’m super thankful for the knowledge

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

That's very nice of you, thank you!

[@mage4183]

Merci beaucoup from France. Très intéressant. Grazie.

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Merci pour votre commentaire 🙏

[@delialupan]

Such an informative video! Would you be able to recommend a few sunscreens that you used and enjoy?

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Absolutely! I plan to make a video on my favourite sunscreens around June, when hopefully the controversy will blow over a little. Making a video on sunscreen recommendations right after this video could be perceived as trying to cash in on a serious incident, and it's not something I'm comfortable with, so I'm going to wait a little bit 😅

[@Valeriaa6240]

Thank you for giving us all this information .. am from South Asia ..and I wish we had someone like you to explain our testing process.... Off topic but she's so enchanting

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Aww that's so nice of you, thank you 😍

[@ovved]

Thank you for your effort in making this video for us, I deeply appreciate it. It's very informative and I enjoyed watching every second of it! ❤️

[@CharlotteV3D]

Thank you so much for this video! It was incredibly informative and you speak so well, listening to you was a real pleasure. I just discovered your channel through Liah Yoo and it makes me really happy ^^

[@shoji09]

how well-researched and informative (as always)! 👏💗

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

You're too kind 🤣 thank you!

[@mim7568]

I just discovered your videos and love all the info!!!! Thank you! Using Donginbi, Sooryehan and History of Whoo for about 5 years now and just discovered Missha Cho Gong Jin creams and I am loving it. My skin loves it! Any review or some more info about quality of this one, would be appreciated. Thanks again!!!!

[@taleebin]

I’m really glad i found this video. You explained it very well. I’m very much delighted. Subscribed. 👍🏼

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful! 🙏

[@tamiibarra3027]

This is so helpful! It's been difficult to understand how all of this could happen if there are regulations in place that are being enforced. I hope this loophole is closed soon. I enjoy using Korean sunscreen formulas very much! We need to feel like we can trust that the regulations are protecting us.

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

I absolutely agree, even though I find it really unfortunate that the whole industry has to struggle because of a handful of dishonest companies 😬

[@Anil18834]

Odile, your research is so rigorous and judicious. It's such a pleasure to watch your channel. Thank you!

[@Pengy_Penguino]

Wow very informative from start to finish! Thank you for the tips on how to purchase the right Korean sunscreen and I love the Ferrari analogy. 😊 Hopefully you make a video in the future recommending Korean sunscreens that are manufactured in house & manufacturers that specializes in sunscreen.

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

You're very welcome! I plan to make a video on my favourite sunscreens at some point around June, when hopefully this controversy will blow over a little. Making a video on sunscreen recommendations right after this one could easily be perceived as trying to cash in on a serious incident, which is something I'm not really comfortable with so I'll wait a little more, but it's definitely happening! 😃

[@Pengy_Penguino]

@@OdileMonodTheMonodist yes I totally agree. Timing is key. Looking forward to it! Thank you 😊

[@EnneagramOne]

Thank you so much, Odile, for this comprehensive explanation! (No BS Beauty recommended this video, and I am so glad.)

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

My pleasure, I'm glad it was helpful 🙏

[@cupiedoll9759]

I am so thrilled you took the time to make this video and explain to the world what and how this happened and how all this works. I feel that this information really needed to be put out to the masses to explain what was going on. It is definitely an eye opener and I’m appreciative for the info. New subscriber here.

[@bethdahl3741]

Thank you for the video!! 💗💗💗 Are there any specific sunscreens that you recommend?

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

You're very welcome! I plan to make a video on my favourite sunscreens at some point around June, when hopefully this controversy will blow over a little. Making a video on sunscreen recommendations right after this one could easily be perceived as trying to cash in on a serious incident, which is something I'm not really comfortable with so I'll wait a little more, but it's definitely happening! 😃

[@lela2280]

This was the first video by you I've watched - but certainly not the last! Thank you for adding this much needed perspective to empower all of us to make smarter choices ❤️

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Aww, thank you so much 😍

[@1118cristina]

I missed yours videos❤️amazing subject and lecture ! thank you .

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

🥰🥰🥰 thank you for constant support, you know how much I appreciate it!

Amazing video!!! Thank you for this! The only question I still have, is the differences between all the tests for SPF approval. How can sunscreen P get SPF 19 in Europe and SPF 29 in Japan? I think the industry needs to come to a consensus so we (consumers) know what SPF means. Maybe say which test was performed to come to that conclusion. It's really hard...

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

The CEO of the Korea Institute of Dermatological Science said in her video that her results were more accurate than the European ones because the European ones were done using old machines - to be honest, this doesn't make any sense because if a machine is calibrated properly, the results should be at least similar unless one machine is 100 year older than the other. There might be discrepancies related to the wrong calibration of one of the machines used to perform these tests, or even the skin tone of the people that took part to the tests. I don't know if you know, but these tests are based on minimal erythema dose so depending on the skin tone of the people that took part to the tests, there might some significant discrepancies because different skin tones / types develop erythema easier than other, that's always been the problem with SPF testing. A good way around it would be to perform tests in different labs around the world using people with more diverse skin tones.

@@OdileMonodTheMonodist thank you for your answer. But now I come to another question. If the SPF value is so sensitive of the skin amount of melanin, shouldn't sunscreens let the users know which skin type those values were obtained from (I mean type I, II, III, IV, V) so people with that specific skin type would know the protection they are getting. For instance, I'm type II, III. I would like to use an SPF 50 for my skin. A type I would probably need a higher level to be SPF 50 for their skin type. Am I making any sense? I would like sunscreen industry to be better regulated and more transparent.

[@andreiadumitrica4462]

Amazing video, amazing work; i can't believe i didn't use the skip button during this video; the way you compress the information is outstanding, i love all your videos and i absolutly love your channel, can't wait for more videos ;))

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you! Not gonna lie, I was quite concerned about putting out a 28 minute video on sunscreen regulations so I tried my best to make it somewhat entertaining and straight to the point, so I really appreciate your words! 🙏

[@kerry2372]

such a fantastic video, had to keep rewinding because your voice lulled me into a meditative state lol, thank you for the information!! 💛

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Aww thank you!! 😍

[@JNWG79]

Fantastic video. Thank you for taking the time to communicate this all so thoroughly. You are appreciated!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Pleasure is all mine! I'm glad it was helpful 😀

[@cocteauvictrix]

Very informative video! Learned so much while watching, I love how it is put together. I wanted to ask you what happened to the original cream product with the right SPF and PA values that brand P used in order to get their product to pass using Article 10? Is it an actual product that consumers can buy? Or it was only approved by the "KFDA" and never materialized in a product that consumers can buy? Thank you so much for the effort that generally goes into making your videos, I enjoy watching them every time!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

My pleasure, I'm glad it was helpful! In the case of ODM 1, the initial formula was never commercialised, in the case of ODM 2 the initial formula was one product that was commercialised years ago and discontinued (the ODM reveals the name of the product in the second letter they sent brand R).

[@JulienArbor]

This is an excellent video, thank you! I am now wondering what names of the 3 sunscreens (in addition to Purito and Krave) are? ...🤔

[@db-gb5xi]

One is Cosrx.

[@kevinjanghj]

Be Cool.

[@kevinjanghj]

Dear Klairs (by Wishtrend)

[@db-gb5xi]

@@UlrikeScherer Good to know. I wasn't sure since I'd just heard about the Cosrx recently. It'll be interesting to see how this all turns out.

[@user-xz4hy5vk7s]

@@UlrikeScherer , Cosrx had confirmed that the Aloe SPF is not SPF 50. That its SPF 38! Someone uploaded the conversation with Cosrx on reddit and they confirmed it :(

[@manuelgonzalez785]

Hello there, new to your channel...thank you for the extra information about this topic...many of us are confused and have little trust I sunscreens...

[@olilianasanchez5026]

OMG! Thank you so so much for this video. I repurchased sunscreen P, assuming this time the SPF must be as per the bottle. But, until Korea stops the pre-approval exception of SPF, god knows what old cream formula they used avoid pre market testing.

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

The law was updated this summer if it helps. The exception is still in place but there are now stricter requirements to use it. The key is all about buying products from established companies / brands.

[@Marmarinaram]

Odile, that was incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for explaining everything so thoroughly.

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

My pleasure, I'm glad it was helpful! 😊

[@naomilalala6924]

Thank u so much for bringing some clarity!! So can I trust my beloved MISSHA sunscreen?? Plz let me know 😭😭

[@atossapanda4747]

Great video! Could you drop a video with your favorite (safe) korean sunscreens 🙏🏽

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

You're very welcome! I plan to make a video on my favourite sunscreens at some point around June, when hopefully this controversy will blow over a little. Making a video on sunscreen recommendations right after this one could easily be perceived as trying to cash in on a serious incident, which is something I'm not really comfortable with so I'll wait a little more, but it's definitely happening! 😃 As for the 'safe' part, some Korean sunscreens have been recently tested to meet label claims so if you're feeling unsure, I would say start from those!

[@atossapanda4747]

@@OdileMonodTheMonodist thank you so much!

[@tranxuan8632]

Thank you so much for sharing very helpful information. So sad that some people are trying to make money and put their conscience aside. For the product is classified as “protective” function, exemption should not been given without proper historical data

[@Iviana1501]

Thanks a million for this video!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful ❤

[@UdegbunamChuks]

Thank you so much for this. Especially the last tip on picking good Korean sunscreens ♥️ ♥️

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

You're very welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@nataliavasluian7747]

Hi Odile! Keep up with the good work that you do! You provide such well structured and informative videos, thank you ❤️🌟

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

That's very nice of you, thank you! ❤

[@mlala1814]

Finally got around to watch this video following Michelle's recommendation. Thank you very much for your work of explaining this scandal in clear terms.

[@jam6web84]

Hmmm I guess my bottle of Innisfree Triple Care sunscreen which is a pure mineral sunscreen labeled SPF50+ PA++++ will be revisited again in my drawer after I stopped using it in January. 🤔

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

I just looked it up and it was indeed formulated and manufactured in-house :) Not sure if it helps, but one of the Korean sunscreens that was recently tested to meet label claims was manufactured in-house by AP, and in general they don't have any previous history of mislabeled SPFs 👌

[@read210]

This was such a helpful, fantastic video. Thanks for the research and work you did to lay this out so clearly! It was so easy to follow and understand.

[@loriwht]

Thank you. Your explanation was very clear and informative!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

My pleasure, I'm glad it was helpful! 😊

[@mateu210]

Wow clear and beautifully explained. Thanks Odile 🙌

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Pleasure is all mine, thank you!

[@blahbibbledeebobbyma]

This is really great, thank you! I'm glad I found your channel.

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

You're very welcome! Thank you 🙏

[@lindatsai3454]

Thank you for this SUPER informative and clear break down!!!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

My pleasure, I'm glad it was helpful! 😊

[@4everFrd]

Thank you for the information!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

My pleasure, I'm glad it was helpful! 😊

[@anjumonty08]

This video was so informative! Thank you! 💕

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful ❤

[@BonnieGarner]

Amazing video Odile! Bow down 🙌🙌🙌

[@LisefromNL]

Tu avais raison Bonnie. Video super intéressante et claire. J’ai tout compris

[@BonnieGarner]

@@LisefromNL 🙌🙌🙌

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you for your constant support along this monster project, it was very helpful when I was writing a 28 minute video on boring legislations thinking "Who the heck is gonna care anyway" lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@BonnieGarner]

@@OdileMonodTheMonodist Of course, ah ah ah I totally care! And I know I'm certainly not the only one 🙌🙌🙌

[@alicecgong]

Thanks so much for sharing! One nit pick - pretty sure OEM = original *engineering* manufacturer 😅 at least that’s what it means in automotive

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you! I'm not sure about the automotive field but in beauty / FMCG it's equipment manufacturer because they literally just provide the equipment for manufacturing 😂

[@glittergaby31]

Thank you so much for this video, you are totally amazing!!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

😄😄 and thank you for your kind words!

[@kamilagayibova3828]

Tons of thanks for making things so clear.

[@afic10]

So glad I found this video, I just sub, thank you so much for such a throughly in depth info.

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you very much, I'm glad it was helpful 🙏

[@gretab96]

Non ho ancora visto il video ma instant LIKE ❤️

[@gretab96]

SEI INFORMAZIONE! GRAZIE!!!!! (Sono un pochino scioccata btw😱)

[@SayhellotoJJ]

What a great explanation!

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful ❤

[@gghrithik]

Loved your video. Answered lots of questions i had. Can you give us a list of other reliable sunscreen manufacturers ?

[@sunscreenjunkie5666]

Wow! Learned a lot! Thank you so much.

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

My pleasure, I'm glad it was helpful! 😊

[@MAGALIG]

Thanks for this video. 👏👏👏

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful ❤

[@fruitpunch5260]

Love the video :) What Korean sunscreens would you recommend? Thanks.

[@seeyoucu]

Great and informative.

[@OdileMonodTheMonodist]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful ❤