TESTING 10 KOREAN SUNSCREENS ☀️ COSRX, Beauty of Joseon, Isntree, Purito, Skin1004 & more

Today I'm reviewing and ranking 10 Korean sunscreens from WORST to BEST! I tried 10 K-beauty chemical & hybrid sunscreens and I found several new favorites as well as a few that I don't recommend. Including the COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream, Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum & Relief Sun, Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel, Purito Daily Soft Touch & Daily Go-To Sunscreen, Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum, Dear Klairs, By Wishtrend, & Iunik!
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:02 By Wishtrend UV Defense Moist Cream
3:25 COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
5:38 Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
7:18 Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum
9:53 Purito Daily Go-To Sunscreen
10:58 Dear Klairs All-Day Airy Sunscreen
13:00 Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun
14:08 Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
15:21 Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum
16:58 IUNIK Centella Calming Daily Sunscreen

[@SarahRoseBeauty]

Check out part 1 which includes several mineral Korean sunscreens here ➡ kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJLPdmWOiK-ZipIsi=KP_BBTsU2iXsPpz8

[@janechunggg]

fun fact, 1004 is pronounced "chun-sa" in korean which also means angel :)

[@sererev]

ooooh that makes the name of the brand so much cuter!!

[@lukastemberger]

Yeah, I got it because of the hype on KZbin, but it's so greasy looking... I'd be embarrassed to leave the house like that.

[@ninaimantada]

This video is extremely useful, thank you for such an impressive demonstration of each product! straight to the point!

[@adelaidewendel1021]

You look so beautiful in this video! That top is so flattering and a great color on you 💙 thanks for sharing your recommendations

[@RockNess15]

so great that you tested them with foundation 🙏🙏

[@user-py3tf4dq5n]

This is my first comment on any video ever but I wanted to thank you for pointing out the two that had that classic chemical spf smell. I’ve seen so many people recommend the isntree one but I saw it has homosalate so I kept holding off trying it. Our US chemicals either stink or burn my face off. Nobody ever talks about that smell but it’s a dealbreaker for me. Thank you!

[@Alohaalondra]

I’m a Korean sunscreen stan im loving all the recommendations gonna refer back to this when my current spf runs out

[@Alikk784]

have you tried the one from cosrx?

[@vivianmarkus8666]

Thank you so much for these reviews

[@omittapir5986]

Thanks for the great reviews. I have tried iunik centella, BOJ and Haruharu wonder sunscreens and my fav is BOJ. I think it mostly depends on personal preferences. 👍

[@sokuntheahor6123]

I’m currently using SKIN1004 MADAGASCAR CENTELLA HYALU-CICA WATER-FIT SUN SERUM SPF50+ PA++++ for around a week. Loving it so far

[@melatisapari1741]

I have Dehydrated Sensitive Oily Acne-prone skin.. The Isntree Watery Sun Gel SPF50 is perfect for my skin! It's lightweight and gives me a full hydration with sun protection..

[@lesleyannemichelle8229]

i also love the Isntree watery sun gel in my dry sensitive skin. you dont even need to use moisturizer since it’s very mousturizing

[@melatisapari1741]

@@lesleyannemichelle8229 Yes true! With moisturiser, it makes the sunscreen feels weird and doesnt set properly..

[@UnpurrfectRobyn]

I definitely added a few to my wishlist for my next sunscreen haul! I'm still working my way through my last haul. So far my favorites are the Etude House Sunprise Mild Airy Finish Sun Milk SPF 50+ PA++++ and Kose Suncut UV Perfect Gel Super Water Proof SPF 50+ PA++++ (I think this one is Japanese).

[@elacampusano7341]

Thank you for your recommendations 🌷

[@wintyforever]

I’m so excited to try the 1004! I need a mineral suncreen for my sensitive skin and for environmental reasons with matter to me.

[@theblondefaery]

I have to save this video!! I was not so much into sunscreens, I used them only when going to the beach or hiking, but I recently started using the Jeju fresh aloe spf by the Saem and now I get it! I was so used to awful formulas, greasy and sticky, from the traditional brands you can find in any drugstore here in Italy, that I couldn't really use sunscreen everyday, I hated it! 😅

[@mmmkk987]

I don't have oily skin but during the summer especially, I have a sweaty face so I prefer oily skin friendly sunscreen like gel spf.. but even the k beauty spfs that are more moisturizing still feel lightweight.. I'm excited to try some of these I haven't tried yet! I've heard good things about the make prem sunscreens but I'm pretty sure they're mineral and I can't be bothered with those anymore 😂

[@lemonmochi8669]

i really like ur descriptions of the sunscreen. i tried so many including the insntrreee one because people kept saying its hydratjng and dewy but it ended up too dry on my skin. i have the purito go to one that i like the hydration of but yes i do feel the weight of the cream so that puts me off abit. ive been trying to find innisfrees aqua water drop sunscreen it is disccontinued but that was honestly the most perfect for me. its like puritos go to but without the creamy weight of it. i tried beauty of joseon too but even that isnt hydrating enough to my liking. anything that disappears on my skin makes me feel parched. i do like a lil bit of grease on my skin cos it makes me moisturized and protected. ill be trying iunik. fingers crossed

[@rika.chan.]

Would love a review on these korean sunscreens: •Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence •P.Calm Water Barrier Sun Cream •Goodal Calming Moisture Sun Cream •Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen •Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream •Scinic Enjoy Super Mild Sun Essence •Roundlab Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen

[@XxxMuseluverxxX]

Your top five are all the sunscreens I literally just bought a week ago lol

[@barbowens8626]

This is an excellent list.🤩 The Numbuzin and Round Lab are in my top 5, but I enjoy every one on your list. (Altho I haven't tried the Goodal yet.) Have you tried Hada Labo in the blue jar? It's overlooked because who likes a jar for sunscreen?? But if you get past that, it's a wonderful formula! Light and such a joy to use, especially for normal to oily skin.✌️💙💚💜

[@NickiAndrews]

Skin 1004 is my sunscreen of choice and i LOVE it! It is deep tone friendly! I’m shade Fenty 420 for reference.

[@NinaNebulosa88]

I believe all of your least favourite sunscreens contain at least one older generation chemical filter. That could account for any stinging or unpleasant smell. I had the exact same experience where I used to only wear mineral sunscreens because Western chemical ones irritated my eyes and skin. Korean chemical sunscreens are the only ones that I can wear ❤ The OG Beauty of Joseon and Abib Heartleaf Sun Essence are my faves. Thanks for the in depth video!

[@befllinayub1312]

Instree hyaluronic water sun gel is my life savior. I have acne prone oily skin and this works wonder on my skin. I’m using it for more than 8 months now and my skin never felt this good.

[@a_vrrones]

does it leave a matte or dewy look on your face?

[@ishakaurkohli]

@@a_vrronesit's dewy, it makes your skin glow, but is def not greasy

[@lorieark4104]

Used your link and code and just ordered the top 2…Thank you!

[@SarahRoseBeauty]

Yay!! So excited for you to try them ☀️💕

[@Xshynenstarx]

You should try Scinic super mild Sun essence. I love how it feels and it never irritates my skin. It’s such a good price .

[@NoemiTirado]

you HAVE to try the haruharu wonder black rice airyfit sunscreen! Out of all the Korean sunscreens, it's become my FAVORITE, it feels so rich but absorbs to feel like nothing and doesn't make me too glowy. And not to mention the packaging is so cute! haha

[@GregoryChan]

Totally 2nd this, lovely velvet non-shiny finish for my oily.combo skin and doesn't feel drying!

[@lukastemberger]

Haruharu and Abib Heartleaf Sun essence are my two faves.

[@aboutasmr.]

so helpful tysm 💕

[@tinksspixiedust]

Of your top four, three are my favorites. I haven’t tried the Purito. I’m wearing your number two today.

[@kcmxviolet]

I use the soft touch one! It's amazing!!

[@RainyJae_]

I’ve been really loving the krave beet the sun sunscreen if you’ve never tried it. It hydrates my dry skin and works well under makeup also!

[@simbryce4475]

Im currentky enjoying the Heimish Artless Glow Base. As described, its glowy, and also acts as a primer. SPF50+, would very likely leave a peculiar cast on darker skins, but a lovely finish on pale people

[@rikkansi]

I love this one!

[@anniiij]

Next time try Canmake's mermaid skin gel uv in CLEAR. It's Japanese, and my favorite spf (though it comes in a smaller tube)!😊

[@simbryce4475]

It's a nice sunscreen but not cruelty free, unfortunately

[@emiliashah5287]

How about Round Lab Sunscreen!? Want to know your thoughts on it since it is one of the most popular sunscreen in Korea

[@dariarova9724]

Dear klairs is a little bit oil for my skin (i have oil skin in T zone), but still much better than others

[@andreiafernandes8719]

9:45 like you have said this goes REALLY well with normal to oil skin. I use this sunscreen and it's so perfect for my skin type. I try to run away from the other one more moisturizing because of it ;)

[@pajamamama5965]

Thank you so much for this! I really like how you included ones from your previous round up. It's really helpful in the ranking. I have super oily skin. Could you please remind me which ones you found drying that you would need an extra moisturizer underneath?

[@SarahRoseBeauty]

The only ones that require a moisturizer for me are the Isntree and the Beauty of Joseon Ginseng!

[@ambergerhelper7852]

Kelly Driscoll has some oily skin recommendations- you could check out her videos. I have dry skin, but I hate anything dewy or sticky.

[@pajamamama5965]

​@@ambergerhelper7852I'll check that out, thank you!!!

[@pajamamama5965]

​@@SarahRoseBeauty Thank you so much! It must seem silly to you that I would look for a sunscreen that would dry out my skin LOL. It's hard for me to believe at 47 I still produce this much oil even while using tret.

[@ambergerhelper7852]

@@pajamamama5965 You’re welcome! I’ve really liked everything she recommended. I’ve tried several toners and sunscreens because of her. 👍🏻

[@TheMonicagal]

What about your input on the Canmake Mermaid clear sunscreen?

[@chariots8x230]

Can you please do a video on Korean cleansers that would be best for sensitive or rosacea skin? I need a cleanser to remove the sunscreen at the end of the day. However, I want to avoid anything that could strip my skin, dry it out, or irritate it. The cleanser needs to be gentle, but also do the job.

[@regina5730]

I also don't get the hype around the isntree sunscreen. They say that it's hydrating enough that it can be used without any moisturizer for oily skin. I have combination to oily skin and I found it too drying while looking greasy on my oily tzone.

[@AnviAnjali_Official]

Hey make an updated video about your acne. How are you taking care these days? U look beautiful ❤

[@SarahRoseBeauty]

I will add it to my list!!

[@juhnetmickerdy]

Thanks for this. Floral scents give me a headache!

[@dariarova9724]

9:12 i have same thing with round lab. I'm in kove with this spf, but sometimes my skin is just like "fire, fire!... Oh wait, now it's cool"

[@emmagal14]

Wondering about Numbuzin no 1,anua,haru haru, goodal that claims for sensitive skin and not eye stinging?

[@olyache6594]

Have you tried Thank you Farmer korean sunscreen? I've used both sun cream and sun protect light essence and it's been the best spf I've had in my life! Lightweight,no white cast,nice light scent. For my oily/combo skin the essence suits perfectly,for people with more of a dry/normal skin cream would suit better,imho.

[@muneeraalmarzooqi4074]

Thank you for making this video! I would love to try more K- sunscreens. I’ve been using the Isntree one and I’m never going back to western sunscreens. I have sweaty, oily combination skin and this sunscreen feels like a lightweight lotion on my skin. I agree with you that it’s not moisturizing enough on dry flaky areas of the skin especially if I’m wearing some base makeup on top I need a bit more moisture.

[@SarahRoseBeauty]

I haven’t but I’ll check it out!

[@memoonasaeed4408]

I tried skin 1004 and purito soft touch but they are overly moisturizing for me can u please tell is iunik one lightweight in comparison to these two?

[@parisinthe30sx]

Much like their Centella calming cream,Iunik has bergamot oil in it which is a hard pass for me

[@arielr.]

I instantly bought the Iunik sunscreen after your last round up and I've been loving it as well. The only downside for me is that it's not waterproof.

[@SarahRoseBeauty]

Yay I’m so glad you love it! Yeah, so far I haven’t found any Korean sunscreens that are water resistant 😭

[@susanjeffries5108]

That's so interesting to me - I didn't even consider water resistance when she was taking about these but of course there are times when you really want that. I like the Shiseido clear stick sunscreen when I'm going to be sweating a lot or in the water. Thanks for bringing up considerations about water resistance!

[@iambirthdaysuitedup]

the iUnik sunscreen was such a disappointment for me 😓 I cannot use it around the eye and for some reason it just doesn't feel all that nice on my skin. I loved the BOJ and Skin1104 sunscreens. And for my dry skin the Isntree watery sun gel was one of the most nourishing and moisturizing sunscreens I've ever tried. No extra moisturizer necessary.

[@guajardocook]

Can someone tell me if the Skin 1004 is water resistant? And what about the reapplication time? Most US sunscreens need to be reapplied every 2 hours. What about these?

[@jahangirbd6985]

Skin 1004 water fit sun sebum is suitable for oily skin?

[@fabulousgirl1654]

Which skin can use beauty of joseon sunscreen?

[@artemisis5762]

The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Spf caused me the worst acne pustules i've ever had in my life, and a loooot of them. Very very sad, because it had the best texture ever T-T

[@bron8290]

Bestie, what's your opinion on la Roche posay sunscreen? I saw a derm saying she doesn't rec it bc it contains like alcohol denat or something? That apparently dries the skin over time? I'm so confused bc I thought it was a holy grail sunscreen

[@cheyreimer7770]

Ohhhh that's so interesting! I recently bought it and I absolutely love the texture of it, but some days it really stings my skin when I first put it on. I've never experienced that with any other sunscreen and I wonder if it's because of the alcohol.

[@susanjeffries5108]

Yes-so many people talk about it and I've been curious. I've never tried it, myself but have wondered if I should.

[@bron8290]

@@susanjeffries5108 ya and just recently I saw another skincare lady say that the alcohol causes oxidative stress in your skin which causes early aging. Ugh

[@bron8290]

@@cheyreimer7770 does it make ur face shiny or more mattifying? I also get stinging from sunscreen sometimes

[@cheyreimer7770]

@@bron8290 it's definitely got a really pretty dewy finish (not super shiny, but def not mattifying), but I really wouldn't recommend it if you have more sensitive skin. It's started stinging me pretty badly so I pretty much only use it on my neck and chest now just to try to use it up. I don't know if it's the alcohol though or something else because I know that some types of alcohol are actually okay in skincare. I normally don't have an issue with chemical sunscreens but this one is not it

[@bong-egg]

is there anyone use brand blab matcha hydrating sunscreen? is it strong enough to go out on sunny day T.T

[@ambergerhelper7852]

I love the feel of the Beauty of Joseon, but it always gives me a pimple. 🤨

[@makeupandthemundane]

Have you tried the sun bum SPF lip balm?

[@SarahRoseBeauty]

No but I should! I’m always looking for a good spf lip balm

[@makeupandthemundane]

@@SarahRoseBeauty I've heard good things, but I haven't tried it myself.

[@salmankhancrazyfan1518]

T-Butyl Alcohol Ingredients is alcohol? And this ingredients is harmful for our skin?

[@greendaylover4771]

I wanted to LOVE the IUNK sunscreen but it burnt my eyes so, so bad after 2 hours of wearing. Just like a US sunscreen would. It’s the only Korean sunscreen that has ever really given me a problem around my eyes.

[@javeriaali4040]

Hey! Can you suggest Korean spf that gives matte finish?

[@SarahRoseBeauty]

If you like mineral sunscreen, the Benton mineral spf is matte and really good! The Rovectin double tone-up up protector is also a great matte option.

[@javeriaali4040]

@@SarahRoseBeauty ok thanks for replying 😍

[@ScarletClarity]

I have to say I found Beauty of Joseon's Relief Sun to be way too sticky and lying on top of my skin ...

[@zannatzahanmeem]

How do you reapply sunscreen over makeup?😣

[@shinchanyt1274]

sunstick girl❤

[@BelleStreetBoyz]

💚💙💜

[@YIGlz]

I don't understand the hype on korean sunscreens. I've tried many and as nice as the consistency was on ALL, i got burned while running errands. I strongly believe it is a gimmick.

[@bdjsjshhehehd8989]

Which ones did you try?

[@YIGlz]

@bdjsjshhehehd8989 Isntree, 3 from beauty of Joseon, and another one that was a mermaid colored bottle.

[@cyrillllll]

How much do you use? I can spend the day out with the Joseon one and won't even get freckles

[@YIGlz]

@@cyrillllll one whole finger for forehead and 2 whole finger for each cheek. I get burned regardless. Mind you, I also wear foundation with SPF.

[@c.9914]

I haven't seen much mention of that in reviews, generally, even when searching for "efficacy", etc. Haven't had to shop for this stuff in years and so many reviews seem to be "influenced".

[@elainev4513]

Are you in a medical field? Just want to know if your opinion is just based on being an influencer. Thanks!

[@babuyadav2336]

She’s clearly giving a review solely based on the user friendliness of the package and the feel and wear of the sunscreen on her skin. Nowhere is she giving out information about filters or its efficacy, so what does it matter if she’s a doctor or not? You might want to go to dermatologist page for that

[@TwinnNolaa19]

I tried the Iunik and found out I’m sensitive to Tinosorb M (makes my eyes and nose burn/water all day 🥲), so I’m missing out on SO many of these. But I’ve been LOVING the Haruharu Airyfit and highly recommend also giving that one a try, if you haven’t already ☺️

[@SarahRoseBeauty]

Aww no 😭 I’ll check out the Haruharu!

[@kbeautyandselfcare]

I bought last year the dear,klairs All day airy sunscreen, but for my combination - more oily skin, it was more greasy than glowy. I used it from september to maybe march this year - cause i tried to finish it, because i bought it - but i will not repurchase it, that is sure. If you have more oily skin than normal, then this one is not for you. AND it really stinks the eyes - this was why i really didn't like this one. If you want SPF for the summer, and you have oily skin, then the Neogen airy one is (for now) in my opinion the best one. Just saying.

[@barbowens8626]

Hi! My skin sounds like yours and I've found the Hada Labo (in the blue jar) to be THE BEST! I know people hate the jar but if you can get past that, it's an excellent sunscreen. My skin tends towards oily plus I sweat a lot in summer. The Hada Labo goes on beautifully and has an unbelievable finish. It goes on so smoothly, never heavy and doesn't burn my eyes.✌️💙💚💜

[@user-py3tf4dq5n]

This is my first comment on any video ever but I wanted to thank you for pointing out the two that had that classic chemical spf smell! I’ve seen so many people recommend the isntree one but I saw it has homosalate so I kept holding off trying it. Our US chemicals either stink or burn my face off. Nobody ever talks about that smell but it’s a dealbreaker for me. Thank you!