Among the many innovations that K-beauty has brought us, SPF might be one of the most impressive. Adding one of the best Korean sunscreens to your means you can forget about greasy texture, chalky finishes, and hard-to-apply formulas that cause makeup pilling. Korean sunscreens have gained increasing popularity for their cosmetic elegance, innovative ingredients, broad-spectrum UV protection, and added skin care benefits, says , a board-certified dermatologist at in New York.
“As awareness of the importance of SPF protection grows, Korean sunscreens are becoming increasingly popular for daily use,” says , esthetician and cofounder of and . To help you find the , we spoke with beauty experts including dermatologists, estheticians, and editors who use Korean sunscreens daily. All products are independently selected by our editors.
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Dr. Chang likes the “fast-absorbing” formula and ingredients list, which contains 20 kinds of soothing, nourishing plant extracts (like aloe vera, avocado, hibiscus, and acai), paired with and beta-glucan to help calm and moisturize the skin. Cho ranks this as one of her top picks for the high SPF rating and “truly airy” feel, plus the inclusion of sebum-controlling plant extracts like tea tree oil that make it a great .
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