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Most Fav Winter Sunscreens

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I love Korean sunscreens. They are gentle, effective, literally absorb within seconds and don't cost a kidney.. And my favorite go-to sources always are Yes style or Amazon, depending on who has a better deal at the time. This year, I'm planning to s...
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My Everyday Winter Sunscreens

These are the ones I reach for most often when I want comfortable everyday SPF through winter, especially when my skin is feeling a little drier or more dehydrated than usual.

 
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I bough the twin pack since it was at 30% discount on a flash deal but that is not at all the reason for buying it. I love this one for its milky texture which fits my oily to combination skin perfectly in winters. I apply it under my foundation and ...
Skin 1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
 
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You know how Koreans swear by rice water. Beauty of Joseon was already my favorite on the days when the sun wasn't too strong and the air too cold. A little of this went a long way. My mom literally said what did you do right after the shower. Your s...
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun with Rice
 
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My sister has similar skin to mine but hates having to apply layers of products in the morning or any time of teh day. This one is going in her christmas stocking for a two-in-one moisturizer plus sunscreen. She has recently started retinol and is ki...
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun Aqua-fresh
 
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I am on my second bottle of Haruharu black rice toner and loving it. This one has niacinamide added for minimizing pores, my most tragic beauty concern. Works amazing on those days when I've been lax with skin care otherwise. Plus, its literally ligh...
haruharu wonder - Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Sunscreen
 
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Okay, this one is a personal love but I am buying three of these, one for each of us sisters. We love gel based sunscreens and literally sit in front of the dressing watching it absorb in. It feels so soothing and lightweight, almost like a hydrating...
Tage Cica-Tree Water Jelly Sun Serum 50ml

When I Want a Little More From My SPF

Sometimes I want sunscreen to do a little more, even out the look of my skin, work under makeup or give me something I can reach for when I'm heading out. These are the ones I keep for those days.

 
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This one is always on my dressing table right next to the La Roche Posay Anthelios for its skin like tint. My go-to sunscreen for quick market runs or school pickups with a zero makeup look.
ROUND LAB - Birch Juice Moisturizing Tone Up Sunscreen
 
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This is my luxury tinted suncreen. One of the best but costs higher so I reserve it for going-out occasions during the day like meet-ups, brunches and holidays. It has a white tint to it but it adopts my skin tone when I apply it. Plus, it can be app...
Anthelios Uvmune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF 50+
 
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I've fallen for other sunscreens before but they've never been perfect until now. As a dusky skinned woman with sensitive dehydrated oily skin, this is perfection. Everything about it, texture, wear and ease of applying. I got a sample and immediatel...
numbuzin No.1 Sunscreen | Clear Filter Sun Essence

Sun Sticks & Reapplication

I don't always want to put another layer of cream over my face, especially when I'm out or wearing makeup. These are the formats I reach for when reapplication needs to be easy.

 
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This is a unisex product and my brother keeps borrowing mine. I'm adding an extra one to add to his christmas stocking. Great to carry on you when you travel. Most reviews say they are great to put on despite make up and I can vouch for that! Was in ...
Beauty of Joseon - Matte Sun Stick
 
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So I am a big fan of the watery essence and wanted to try this out to see if I can use it as an SPF spray for reapplication. And I LOVE it. I still do prefer the water essence one but this just makes it easy on the go especialy if you wear make-up! I...
Biore UV Aqua Rich Aqua Protect Mist 60 ml
 
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LOVE THIS! I have only found 2 sun sticks that work for my oily skin and this one is my #1 (the Beauty of Joseon sun stick is #2). This one gives me a matte finish and is also a hybrid sunscreen, which is more helpful for my hyperpigmentation issues....
TOCOBO - Cotton Soft Sun Stick
 
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I was worried that it would be oily as the other sun screen from this brand (yellow package), but no oily skin at all. It's a velvet finish. I really like the finish, I would just like just apply it over and over only for the finish, hahahahahaha. I ...
MEDIPEEL - Peptide 9 Bio Sun Stick Pro
 
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This is a great sunscreen for daytime touch ups, or as a makeup base. This has no scent, the mist is super fine, sets to a natural finish and I love the addition of anti-aging ingredients. And what an elegant and vibrant packaging. I'll admit, my fir...
Numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Lock Sun Spray 50ml
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The Ones I'm Buying Again / Gifting

These are the ones that have moved beyond “I'd like to try this” into “I'm actually buying another one.” A few are going into Christmas stockings this year.

 
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I’ve been using the Glutathione Niacinamide Sunscreen for a few weeks now, and I’m genuinely impressed with the results. The texture is lightweight and absorbs quickly without leaving a white cast, which is perfect for daily use under makeup. One of ...
APLB - Glutathione Niacinamide Sunscreen Body Lotion
 
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I heard many people recommending this sunscreen online and decided to try it out because the sunscreen I was previously using felt too thick and oily/greasy for everyday use. The EGF Cica Water Sun Ampoule is a thinner/runnier serum consistency compa...
fromrier - EGF Cica Water Sun Ampoule