Which K-Beauty Sunscreen is for you? (Comparison of 6 SPF50+ Sunscreens!)

A comparison of SIX Korean Beauty sunscreens, chemical, mineral, and hybrid - all SPF50+ and PA3-4+!
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00:00 - Intro
01:35 - Beauty of Joseon vs Skin1004
🔸Beauty of Joseon Rice + Probiotics Sunscreen - shop-links.co/ch3yWqwm1RN
🔸Skin1004 Water-Fit Sun Serum Sunscreen -
Stylevana: vana.ly/1srS3I
Skin1004: bit.ly/3CbT8ZW
Amazon: amzn.to/3fkLWRW
04:44 - Mary & May vs Tia’m
🔸Mary & May Cica Soothing Sun Cream - shop-links.co/ch3yW9olf4p
🔸Tia’m VitaRed Sunscreen - shop-links.co/ch3yXQa56fY
07:50 - Rovectin vs Axis-Y (Mineral)
🔸Rovectin Aqua Soothing UV Protector - shop-links.co/ch3yYqksGqk
🔸Axis-Y No Stress Sunscreen - shop-links.co/ch3yYI7ynPc
10:56 - Outro
#sunscreen #koreanskincare #koreansunscreen
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[@mjmj0828]

Fun fact: the number 1004, which is pronounced as “cheon-sa” in Korean, also means angel in Korean

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

That’s such a cute brand name!

[@zarafuerstein1012]

Aw this is so cool and cute!!!!!!!!!

[@elacampusano7341]

Thank you for your very informative videos, I have become obsessed with your channel because of the depth of information in your videos, because other youtubers only talk about ingredient textures, but you go deeper than that and I see that you do a lot of research, which I appreciate. Thanks Alice, a kiss from Chile ❤

[@skateata1]

Love the way you show the scores and charts

[@oliverdarque69]

The beauty of joseon spf is definitely my most favorite skincare release in such a long time lol i have 4 back up tubes because I never want to be without it!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It really is great! 🥰

[@kimberlykefalas9563]

I love this! Your sunscreen videos are the best. I often refer back to them when I'm shopping!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

😃🥰

[@Radjehuty]

So far I've been loving the 1004 as I also find it comparable to the BOJ one. As far as lightness goes, I feel the Skin Aqua UV super moisture gel and the Omi Verdio super UV moisture gel both in the pump bottles as lighter in texture. It's definitely a real winner though and the pump is so convenient. I really hope this is a trend that hits all sunscreens

[@SarahColledge]

Thank you for taking the time to write out the Rovectin ingredients list, I might have bought it otherwise and I don't think my oily acne-prone skin would have thanked me for that!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Happy to help! I still can’t believe the difficulty of finding the right ingredients list online 👀🤦‍♀️

[@tomassusedik8154]

I've recently tried Dr. Ceuracle 5 alpha control no sebum sun lotion (SPF 50, PA++++, purely mineral) and to my surprise, it doesn't leave noticeable white cast. It has light scent and it left matt finish for hours, which is a welcome gift since I'm oily as quack.

[@bingo7829]

Once I found the bjore watery essence spf 50+++ I haven’t tried anymore. I really love that stuff but some of this sounds so nice too! I even got my 16 year old step daughter using the same spf as me and she loves it too! It actually doesn’t burn our skin or our eyes, it’s amazing!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

That’s on my to-try list!

[@bingo7829]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole it’s the only chemical spf that I’ve been able to use, but It’s the only Korean one I’ve tried so far though. Inexpensive too. I hope you like it when you try it!

[@deborah972]

Fabulous loved this ,🎉 ❤ xx

[@onednp]

The skin1004 kicked all my other day sunscreens to the curb, though I do keep the BoJ in my top 5 and especially enjoy it in the depths of winter.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I cannot get over how nice it is!

[@maryarmstrong2231]

Nice potato 😂 great video! boj is still my ride or die for wintertime. That new Skin 1004 is in my stash and up next so I’m very excited and glad I have it!! I couldn’t agree more with you about the Rovectin. I tried it and my skin reacted to it (coconut oil) and it was not listed on the website. The white cast wasn’t great either

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

AH I can’t wait to hear how it goes for you!! 😍

[@Hiiiiiiiiieeee]

I got a moisturizer from Naturium that was a pump squeeze tube similar to the skin 1004 one you used here and I liked it at first but near the halfway point it became annoying. I had to squeeze it while trying to pump and every so often it would shoot out like a rock at an end up somewhere unknown in the bathroom. I have the beauty of joseon One on the way and I’m looking forward to trying it after I’m done with the Cosrx I’m currently using. Which I will say, I have been thoroughly enjoying also. But I couldn’t turn down the beauty of Joseon one simply because everyone raves so much about it.

[@gus_y_lu]

I highly recommend you the mineral rovectin tone up, it just a bit of color, but its a Game changer. Also to apply a thin layer first and then a second one, It Will absorbe better, and faster. Thanks for your Channel. Regards from Spain!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thanks for the rec! 🥰

[@applemint7670]

I used to love the rovectin one, I like its kinda matte finish, it kept the oil in my face at bay and even out my complexion for days when I was too lazy to put on makeup. But for some reasons it made my face so very itchy, not to the point of unbearable, I still continued to wear it for awhile throughout the discomfort but now I feel like it's almost not worth it 😅 I'm enjoying the BOJ and Skin1004 a lot nowadays!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Thanks for sharing your experience 🥰

[@loriwicker1095]

I also have the Sunscreen in the red box, Tiam I enjoyed using it, it is a thicker sunscreen.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Yeah it’s nice! I’m surprised I don’t hear more about that one, although I suppose the scent could be a concern for some. Quite a nice sunscreen though!

[@kellysblackcat]

I'm currently still using the isntree HA sunscreens, the stick and fluid ones. But the beauty of joseon one is in my cart. I can't wait to try it. Have you tried any of the cushion sunscreens? I was looking at the Round lab birch juice one, sounds good for reapplying etc I thought.. 🌞🐸

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I have tried cushions, but tbh more expensive ones (Sulwhasoo 🥹🥹). I’m hoping to try some more affordable ones, as I’m just not rich enough to love Sulwhasoo as much as I do LOL!!

[@purplefishii]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole yess I would love some reviews on sticks and cushions. Many cushions seem to be combination type, so I wonder how they'd fare on dry skin.

[@kristin3515]

Are these sunscreens okay for dry eczema prone skin? I used mineral sunscreen before and they just dry me out. Looking for a new sunscreen that doesn't aggravate my skin that's not mineral. The American chemical sunscreens just aren't doing it.

[@elacampusano7341]

Alice, a han bang line from Missha came out and it's the Chogonging, from ginseng (the red one) are you interested in it? I would like to know your opinion, because the essence is supposedly comparable to Sulwhasoo's The first treatment. I saw it in one of the last videos of The monodist (a youtuber who works in marketing in Korea). I would like to know if they are really comparable. A kiss from Chile 😘

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

😱 I’ll have to look into it! Meanwhile I continue to begrudgingly love Sulwhasoo 🤣 - at least Donginbi does have quite comparable options, although a smaller choice of options!

[@worldprincex]

To my knowledge, the new Benton, Round Lab, Skin 1004 & BoJ (+possibly other brands) sunscreens are all the same proprietary Kolmar manufacturer formula with slight tweaks in added ingredients per brand identity (rice, cica, birch juice, etc). Makes sense to me since Kolmar formulas were some of the few to get out of the Korean spf scandal unscathed!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It does seem they are leading the sunscreen formulations right now! I’m glad to see it as their base formula is INCREDIBLE!

[@worldprincex]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Same here! I’ve yet to try more than the BoJ but it sounds like the additions do make a difference in user experience which is also appreciated

[@zarafuerstein1012]

Alice, do you mind sharing if BOJ and 1004 are kind to eyes?:) In your opinion 😊

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

It’s so strange, I have sensitive eyes but in general I don’t get too much burning from sunscreens? Only if I’m sweating and get the sunscreen into my eyes - and then it’s any and all sunscreens that burn… So tbh I am convinced I’m not the right person to answer this! But maybe someone else has some thoughts?

[@elacampusano7341]

Alice, I have a question for you. When a product you are trying irritates you and your skin feels sensitized, what are the products that save you and how long does it take you to return to normal? And then you want to resume your retinoids, do you slow down or continue with your previous routine as you did before the arousal. A kiss from Chile ❤

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

That’s such a great question! I posted a barrier support routine which is pretty much what I switch to until my skin is starting to bounce back. I find I can gradually re-introduce my retinoid at that point 😃

[@fjp9]

has anybody else tried the one from skin1004? does it sting or burn your eyes at all?

[@traceytrotter9934]

I just tried the Biore and I need go any further. It does contain alcohol and smells lovely but is not drying for me. FASTEST absorbing sunscreen ever. I have combination skin leaning oily and it is perfect for me. It is not radiant either which I prefer. Recommend!!!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Wait it doesn’t contain alcohol!? Oh wow, I heard it did! That does sound lovely 👀

[@traceytrotter9934]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole No, it does.

[@melindagenitempo2359]

I love the BOJ Which other is great for dry skin?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I would say any of these can work for dry skin, but the mineral sunscreens might lean a bit more drying just due to their nature!

[@sarahbee408]

Showing off your cute potato plushie was worth the corny you-tuber pun haha. Great comparison video, and you definitely sold me on the skin1004 sunscreen!!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Was it corny though or was it… …another starch (oh no I can’t stop 🤣🤣)

[@sarahbee408]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Touché 🤦‍♀️😂

[@frescalee3]

Side note- your lashes look incredible in this video. Are these the falsies you picked up in the Ulta sale a while back? Also, thinking of you and Ara and hoping you stay safe from the hurricane.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Whoa good eye!! Yes, it is! It’s the Lily lashes individuals - however, important note: the glue they use to put them in the box makes it nearly impossible to get the dang lashes out. I think I lost about half of them just in trying to remove them from the box. They need to fix that problem before I could possibly recommend them 😭

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oh and thank you, I very much appreciate it! We will be fine with where we are (east coast), but I admit the stress is still fairly high 😅 - these storms are never fun!!

[@trish3358]

yes! Hi!

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

🥰🥰

[@hinabokhari7520]

Which Korean skincare is beautiful and a joy to use for sensitive as a baby , delicate/ dehydrated/aging/ combination acne prone skin that can't tolerate harsh ingredients like retinoids/vitc/benzoyl/salicylic for a glowy, youthful even tone blemish free plumper skin ? Please help everyone 🙏 morning and night time ?

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Have you played around with low percentages of those ingredients (for example the cosrx toners?) K-Beauty has products that use either very low percentages or derivatives of those ingredients, such as caprylol salicylic acid If that’s still too harsh, I would say postbiotic ingredients might be great for your skin (good light we come in peace serum) or products that focus entirely on repair (Stratia liquid gold) Hope that helps!

[@hinabokhari7520]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole please share cleanser, serum moisturiser the best K beauty

[@monikawatkins8525]

Ok, so I got the potato already, because it’s too cute to not to have. Thanks 😂 But here is a real question: what do you do, when your skin barrier is so damaged, that everything burns, especially zinc in sunscreen (and the chemical sunscreen burns your eyes and combining sunscreen doesn’t work) ? Even Korean skincare is burning 😢 (I have a rosacea, sensitive skin and I ruined it). I’m already using everything basic….so lost.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Oof that’s a difficult situation, I have been there though! I focus HEAVILY on the ceramides to recover, and make sure there isn’t any exfoliation slipping into my routine anywhere. This usually takes about 2 weeks for me to get my skin back on track, and I still have to be cautious for another couple of weeks I do find mineral sunscreens typically work for me in that time though. Which ones are giving you issues?

[@gategirl66]

I have rosacea, too, and my permanent skin care routine ALWAYS involves ceramides regardless of how my skin is doing. Not just a moisturizer with ceramides *in* it, but one with ceramides as the main ingredient: CeraVe PM or Skin Renewing Night Cream, Dr. Jart Ceramidin Cream, illiyoon ceramide ato concentrate cream, etc. I find if I go more than one day without it, my skin pays for it. Having Rosacea means our skin barrier is damaged, so we're ALWAYS in repair mode. And like Alice said, definitely no actives until it's in better shape. Even then, keep it mild and maybe once a week. The only exfoliates I use are mandelic or 5% lactic. After 2 years, I'm trying a 10% lactic, but only once a week. If you really want to use Vit C after your skin is in better condition, I'd start with 10% for about 6 months, then gradually introduce 15%. These are just things I've learned after dealing with it for so many years. I wish you luck!

[@monikawatkins8525]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I too focus mainly on ceramides. Pretty much everything ceramides 😉 No actives, I’m focusing on fixing my skin barrier but it’s not going the way I was hoping. It’s been over two months already and I still look like an eggplant. I do realize I’m gonna need a laser treatment, I’m waiting for my appointment, but now I’m just miserable. I have tested so far some 10+ sunscreens of every kind and it’s a disaster. Everything burns like hell. And something weird is happening, it feels like nothing goes into my skin…? Like it’s just sitting on top and not doing anything. My skin condition right now confuses the life out of me 🥹

[@monikawatkins8525]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole I forgot to ask and it’s important to me. What about peptides and (especially) azelaic acid ? Yay or nay ?

[@lisasmith7]

Tia'm looks really good❌️⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Right, it surprised me!

[@lisasmith7]

Have a wonderful week ❌️ ⭕️

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

You too! 🥰

[@gasparinha]

Love the corny jokes, as usual! I am bummed that I don't think the two mineral sunscreens will work for me. :/ (Can't do coconut oil, and woodsy fragrances sometimes bother me and/or my skin.) I'm still working through my old make p:rem Blue Ray Sun Fluid, and I have one from Pipette that's way too greasy on me but I'll use it if I must...

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

Have you tried the Avene Solaire? I was actually really impressed with that one! Didn’t realize I made it my default until I plowed through it completely lol. Shockingly elegant mineral sunscreen!!

[@gasparinha]

@@AliceintheRabbitHole Thanks, I'll take a look!

[@aaronrose641]

If your potato dressed up as a lamb for Halloween, would it be a Ewe Tuber??

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

…👏👏👏 Most excellent.

[@lisasmith7]

Hi. .❌️⭕️

[@juhnetmickerdy]

Alice! hi! This was such a great comparison video review that I really enjoyed. I’m thrilled to say I found my holy grail sunscreen and it’s SKIN AQUA UV Super Moisture Gel! 🫶

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I plan to try that one in the future! 😍