Same i was actually searching for sunscreens in my country and didnt understood the pa nor did i searched what it meant and now i know and very satisfied so i could be more aware on what im getting into😊
beauty of joseon is the best sunscreen i’ve ever tried, i can’t stand the greasy/oily feeling of most sunscreens i’ve tried and the beauty of joseon one actually makes me excited to wear sunscreen!!
I am so ready for some spring and summer weather with beauty of joseon sunscreen and my new sun hat lol. I also like to use it on my hands when driving since it doesn't make everything I touch after applying white and greasy!
Anch'io , tra le tante protezioni solari usate fin d'ora ..credo di preferire.(.e dopo il tuo video..ne sono certa) quella di Beauty of Joseon..Più che SPF..sembra una crema di bellezza, per come lascia la pelle!😚😘 Grazie Dr. Shereene..Buon Week end! 🌼🌷😊
Yes I look forward for it too because I can’t stand greasy sunscreens. But it’s not for those strong sunny days, try out the EVY Foam one in the brown can if you want something not too heavy but super heavy duty sunscreen for those extremely sunny days
Biore is actually a Japanese brand. As for the blue dye in sunscreen. Some Asian sunscreen has it for color correcting or 'brightening' features (usually in Asia that means making you look fairer). In fact Biore UV has one specifically with that. Tried that, nice texture and all but the brightening part is not my jam.
Thank you for yet another extremely educational video! While I realize the majority of your followers are of the younger generations, please don't forget about us oldies who are (finally) able to benefit from all this wonderful information (so us in the 60+ sphere). We are dealing with decades of skin neglect through ignorance, so hoping you might dedicate one upcoming video to products that may help reverse (wishful thinking) problems like glycation, etc. Personally, I would love to see you discuss the pros/cons of the Matrixyl product lines: 3000, Synth-6 targeting horizontal/forehead wrinkles, and the newest one Morphomics targeting more vertical wrinkles like nasolabial. Olay also has a dedicated moisturizer that is a combination Niacinamide + Peptides (It seems to absorb well and give a slight 'tightening' feel, although I have not be able to find the percentage of Niacinamide in it ... Olay's claim is 99% which doesn't make sense to me).
I’m with you! Going to be 60 this year and still don’t wear sunscreen. Our generation, as you said, just didn’t know. Just like the smokers of the 50s didn’t know it was bad for their health. I may try one of these and hope to hell I get in the habit of using it. 😅
@@Sufferingsassafrass I'm hitting 70 in the fall, and I've tried doing the sunscreen thing a few times and under makeup they were all disasters. Unfortunately, I'm still a smoker although have been able to cut back but not totally kick the habit ... while most likely doing major damage to the body, has kept me out of the homicide detectives grasp. Back in our teenage and 20-something years, no one saw a dermatologist ... not even sure they existed. Then as the years went by (working, running a household, dealing with kids, etc.) who really had the time/energy to even think about what was drooping, sagging, losing volume ... above and below the neck. My goal now is to try to undo a little of that damage and make the undertakers job of making me look presentable in the casket a little easier.
@@cherylmyers5095 I've been using two very good tinted sunscreens, alternating between Australian Gold SPF 50 and Bliss Block Star SPF 30. Both are available for around $20 at Ulta (Australian Gold) or Target and WalMart (Bliss Block Star). I use them as a one-step sunscreen, primer and creamy base/foundation on my fair-skinned 63 year old face. They both work well over lightweight moisturizers and under loose or pressed mineral powder foundation, if I want a little heavier coverage. Most of the time I just set them with a light dusting of translucent pressed powder, well-buffed with a good quality brush. I have rosacea, and trying to color match its moodiness with traditional liquid or cream foundations became impossible about twenty years ago. These sunscreen products both have a nice, semi-satin finish, and contain mineral-only active sunscreen ingredients, so they don't cause any extra irritation around my eyes. At times when my skin is particularly sensitive, like during dry, windy weather ("Santa Ana" winds here in Southern California), I use the Australian Gold as both of these sunscreens do have some fragrance and the Block Star's scent is very citrusy and can be irritating to my face. They both remove well with the two-step "double cleanse" method that seems to be the norm these days; the Australian Gold is very water resistant and sometimes needs a little micellar water as a final step for complete removal. I should note that I also live in an area with very hard water; sometimes my cleansing routine ends with a final wipedown rinse with distilled water on a cotton pad. I have found great improvement in the texture of my skin since starting to wear sunscreens on my face every single day, a habit I started only about 10 years ago. Now if I could just find some magic potion for the sagging jowls, droopy hooded eyelids, deep vertical lines around my lips...I have a high-mileage face, but the sunscreen helps by not allowing new age spots to crash the party. And of course, you know you have to quit smoking, I did thirty years ago and have no regrets. Good luck!
I tried so many chemical sunscreens and I always without an exception react to them with redness, pimples, itchiness etc. so I only use mineral sunscreens (paula‘s Choice calm spf 30) Until I‘ve discovered beauty of Joseon. It just blows my mind that I can put on a chemical/hybrid sunscreen without getting irritated. Love it! I order it from Stylevana to Germany.
Stock up. I just discovered Stylevana I was nervous because of long delivery because of being in HK but it’s worth the wait. They are having a sale right now 2 BOJ for $17. I have tons of sunscreen and toners in my cart, spending a bunch of stuff for me and my kids’ skin. I love that they have exp dates on their product. My last purchase has a pretty long shelf like, into 2024 I think. I tried Skin1004 Madagascar Centella and I thought it’d be too greasy but no, love it as well. Pyung Yul and Instree toners are in my cart as well. Dr Dray spoke highly of these products too. So. Excited. 😍
@@jessicaal415 Wow, that’s a great deal! I just bought a two-pack BoJ sunscreen from YesStyle for $22.50 the other day. The BoJ Revive eye serum was only $12.75, so I stocked up. There was an additional coupon for my cart which then brought everything below the free shipping, lol, so I added Etude moisturizer. 😂
Same here I simply can’t use any chemical sunscreens from the USA. My kid and I starchy are highly allergic chemical sunscreens (lots of hives). But I’m fine with Korean hybrids. There must not be the same ingredients? I usually do a patch test.
I'm in Germany too and i had the same problem until I tried Rossman's own brand Sun Ozon sonnenfluid spf50. It's the thin white bottle. Can even apply it near my eyes. Try it. Last time i checked it only cost about 4euros.
Not sure how to feel about this video since you seem to not have tried the brands because you wouldnt buy them from Amazon and then you mention other sources of the description box as "alleged" or "questionable". How can a review be done if you didnt try them? :/
Actually, European sunscreens have far higher PPD protection. PA++++ is only at PPD 16. La Roche Posay’s UVMune400 is at PPD 46, Altruist PPD 54 and Isdin Eryfotona PPD 61.
@@PassionPno Those sunscreens you just listed are the exception and shouldn't be used to represent European sunscreens as a whole. The vast majority of European sunscreens don't disclose their exact PPD ratings and usually don't go much higher than the required minimum, which is 1/3 of the UVB protection. So in the case of a SPF50 sunscreen the PPD would still be around 16/17 for most European sunscreens which is equivalent to PA++++.
I'm a sunscreen nerd, and I love the visual with the different active ingredients; trying to explain this to others is so hard, but that makes it so easy!
Recently started using Beauty of Joseon and I love it ❤. I have super oily skin and was using SuperGoop (avoiding white cast, I have dark skin). Joseon keeps my oiliness at a minimum with NO white cast . Now, I use my Supergoop as a highlighter on high points of my face.
Hi! I'm confused about not ordering off Amazon. Some of brands have stores on Amazon, so its not a random seller. Their IG pages link to their Amazon stores.
I’m in Australia and we have some amazing sunscreens I can only tolerate mineral sunscreens on my face and for body chemical needs to be fragrance free…..mature dry sensitive skin. I’m loving Naked Sunday Collagen Mineral Glow for my face it’s so hydrating, hint of colour, touch of glow, slightly blurs pores and fine lines so is perfect on its own for everyday and plays well under makeup. Bondi Sands make some really good sunscreens at a good price.
Love this video! You’ve got to try the Skin 1004 Hyalu-Cica water for serum sunscreen. It has been so great for my maturing dry skin. I like it better than BOJ.
I would love to hear your take on the new l'oreal filter that is included in the Uvmune 400 line compared to the new Avene filter (Triasorb). They claim to protect against extra long UV rays that other filters can't cover.
I do not think anyone should promote Stylevana as a viable option to purchase a product, my card was charged and a month later I have not received said product. The company does not respond to emails. I I sincerely would hope Dr Idriss discontinues promoting this option for purchase of any product as Stylevana appears to be unreliable.
I would like to see sunscreens tested with the little sunscreen test stickers. I just don’t trust any sunscreen really🤷♀️I feel like the sun is just too powerful😂
Love your videos. I was waiting for the mineral sunscreens. I'm allergic to chemical filters and I can't use any of these amazing sunscreens 😭plus my skin is dry af and all of the mineral ones just make me even drier lol
East Asian skin is suppose to have a tendency towards melasma and hyperpigmentation. Before the days of laser, sunscreen is the only defense against the sun, short of brollies and hats. So, a lot of work went into sunscreens since white, unblemish skin has been held as beauty ideal for thousands of years. As for Australia, skin cancer capital of the world. Nuff said.
Great info! I recently tried the beauty of joseon on my very sensitive skin and it's amazing!!! I would love to see a video from you on how to address pore congestion. Thank you for all of your videos!
Despite being a pale, easily burned white chick who knows better, for years I struggled to wear sunscreen daily because I hated how it felt and smelled. A couple of years ago I started following Dr. Dray and she convinced me to try Asian sunscreens. Such a huge difference! I now wear sunscreen almost daily. It has made a noticeable difference in my roseacea too. I'm currently using that Missha Sun milk. I like it well enough, but the Purito has been my favorite.
These Saturday videos have been wonderful! Just fyi Stylevana can take forever for delivery. I was going to report them cause it took them 21/2 months to get my shipment. I emailed them and they do respond. I ordered once again and still took a long time although not as bad. Just an fyi for anyone ordering from them…
@@kmjdebay crazy thing is they were in stock. Thankfully I didn’t need the items right away. Read somewhere that others had issues as well… I’d still order from them as they’re pretty cheap in price 👍🏻
Love the super detailed explanations - thank you! Purito and many other brands have official amazon storefronts. There’s nothing wrong with buying from those.
Can you talk about about very successful spanish brand in europe called Cantabria labs endocare and Heliocare, they have a vitamin C product called C ferulic edafence serum that's basically skinceuticals CE ferulic same ingredients + active snails saliva as active ingredient and its got a patent and their product C-Oil free ampollas has been studied in Harvard medical school to help speed recovery after chemical peels and laser treatments to anti scar and everybody is obsessed with their sunscreen as one of the best deep wavelength sunscreens in the world. Good prices too.
Biore is J-Beauty btw and they make a lot of great skincare products including sunscreen. I've tried this one before and it has a nice gel cream texture that absorbs quickly, so ideal for those with oily skin. But I believe it has fragrance and a bunch of citrus extracts that could be irritating though, so sensitive skin proceed with caution. Hope this helps 😊
I’ve seen a few skincare influencers mention that whatever sunscreen they’re reviewing covers up the entire uva spectrum up to 400nms, but I thought that no sunscreen protects higher than 370nms, which is why the la roche uvmune was such a big deal, it contains the first filter to protect against that missing 30nms and so is the only one that protects up to 400nms
I thought the same thing. I think Avene has a new filter as well (Triasorb) that claims to cover extra long rays. I'm not sure how they compare though.
Most UVA filters offer at least some protection in the 400nm range, Avobenzone and Tinosorb M being among the best. It's just that the UVMune400 filter offers peak protection at around 380-400nm and that make it so sensational.
Thank you so much for the video! I always wondered what the PA system meant so thanks for the explanation :) and the visualization of how much the individual filters Cover und the UVA/UVB spectrum was really nice as well… I ordere the beauty of jeoson sunscreen and it’s probably gonna arrive soon so this just made me even more excited to try it out myself :)
HOW do you incorporate lightening pigmentation products ie kojic acids, etc with glycolic acids, AHAs and retinols? Should you alternate nights? PLZ DO A VIDEO ABOUT THIS and what a melasma busting routine looks like. Thx
Can you do a video on mineral spf. Which one is the best for oily skin. And what’s your advise for people who are sensitive to both mineral & physical spf. I experience burning for both spf
That was very informative thank you ❤ Id love to see a similar video on french sunscreens since they are only ones available in my country ( avene ..bioderma.. uriage ..vichy.. laroche posay) each brand have alot of sunscreens somtimes its confusing to choose the best
I *think* blue helps to counteract redness? It’s like purple shampoo helping with brassiness, they make blue shampoo too and I think that it’s for redness, but I’m not 100% sure on that.
Note to my friends who have issues with fragrance: that Missha sunscreen is nearly unbearable. Not only is the fragrance cloying and thick, it also smells like the place old people go to die (I'm not young anymore, so I can make that joke). It's dreadful. I don't hate fragrance as a rule, but it was an immediate wash-off. However, I am a new convert to the Klaire's sunscreen. Top tier. Also fantastic are the SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica and iunik Soothing Centella Sun Cream. I've tried a bunch of Asian sunscreens and those three top my list.
Yes, and here in the USA, Missha BB creams are popular bc they're more like makeup but contain some SPF, which many people think is enough for good coverage. These BB creams also have very strong fragrance, like medicinal cure-alls. Absolute hell for someone with rosacea like mine!
@@MyCleverHandlehi i too have rosacea can you tell me what sunscreen suited your skin and ones which didnt..aslo what type of rosacea you have?? I HAVE type 2 and live in a v hot and humid climate .
I didn’t know that about hyaluronic acid! It makes sense on why Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost water gel version makes my skin burn a little when first applying it, I thought it was from the alcohol? I don’t even have sensitive skin so I did find it weird 😲 I have been using it for a while now because I love the lightweight formula
Can you please go over kbeauty BODY SUNSCREENS? They have no grease, no smell! One I'll actually wear! All I can find is facial. They're great, but not affordable, and I would go through many tubes/plastic/money cash to cover my body.
I live in AZ, it gets over 110 F here- and often above 100 for many weeks. Covering up with clothing isn't practical- I'd be risking sun stroke with this heat. US sunscreens are greasy, nasty.. and more importantly they transfer onto anything but your skin- so you're simply not getting the coverage you need. Reapply greasy sunscreens is not practical, and I'm breaking the bank using small volume kbeauty sunscreens. I need a matte kbeauty spf that holds up in heat and humidity. They also don't smell awful, which is enough for me to not to wear it. Add the grease factor, and I will not use US sunscreens.
BOJ and Scinic (not the stick, the Enjoy super mild sun essence) sunscreens have been my favourites for two years. The latter is the more affordable option.
Other Asian brands also have a lot of fantastic SPF (Biore is actually a Japanese brand for example) pls do a ep2 for this series! I personally get my Asian SPF from Yamibuy I initially just use them for Asian snack but end up also getting Asian SPF from them lol but pls remember to filter for fulfilled by yami only. A few that I would recommend trying are: Elixir advanced day care from shiseido, decorté multifunction sunscreen, mistine aqua base ultra protection. So many L’Oréal brands like kiehls and lancome formulated the “same” sunscreen completely different and the Asian version is always so much better 😂
I have seen warnings about it on Reddit. How about sites such as cheripai (UK) or styledotty? People have reported Stylevana taking very long to send their order
I love how you make it all easy to understand and make skincare so simple. I've been watching your vids and i learned so much and still learning. The "more is not more" helped me everytime, mostly when trying new products on my face. Kudos and more power beautiful angel. Thank you, you are my "to go watch" always when it comes to skin problems and skin care routine.
First of all: I really like your videos! Thank you for educating us ☺️ I'm from Germany and here in Europe the UV filters "benzophenone" are forbidden cause they are carcinogenic. The thing is: We also don't use "octocrylene" because they decompose into benzophenone. So I would not recommend buying SPFs that contain these filters 🙏🏻
Which sunscreens, if any, did she recommend that contain benzophenone (which apparently also goes by diphenylmethanone or Diphenyl keton?) it would save me some research as I’m now looking up the ingredients for everything recommended here to make sure that none contain this ingredient!😮 thanks for the heads up. I had no idea.
Hi Dr Idriss, Love you & your channel! Are you familiar with the Purito scandal of 2020 where the their popular Centella Green Level Unscented Sun sunscreen “SPF 50+”, was shown to only provide SPF 19? I was wondering if this has impacted your, of any of your viewers’, trust in their sunscreens? The company’s response to the findings, was really blasé and left many of us afraid to purchase from this brand in particular, as well as the manufacturer of other K-beauty sunscreens (including Dear Klairs). I realize that some sunscreens sold in the US, have also been tested, and shown not to contain the SPF advertised, so it could happen anywhere and from a video I just watched by cosmetic chemist & You Tuber Lab Muffin, there are a number of reasons this could’ve happened so not sure if they were deceitful or just negligent, but the way the company responded really affected my faith in purchasing from them. Here’s an article about it, and the problem across the board on sunscreen testing, in case anyone is curious. nymag.com/strategist/2020/12/what-went-wrong-with-puritos-sunscreen.html
@@ScoobyDoosMomhere the ones from missha and scinic :) it's relatively easy to check cause octocrylene (as in these cases) are uv filters so it's one of the first ingredients if you google a product :) Of course Dr. Idriss is a medical professional and I am not! It's just what those experts in my country/ EU told us 🤷🏻♀️ I don't think it's worse to use these sunscreens instead of no sunscreen :) On the other hand it's just easy to buy one without these ingredients I think :)
@@ScoobyDoosMom One thing you should know is that all of the products listed here are non-mainstream in Korea and Koreans don't even know they exist. In Korea, Anessa by SHESEIDO, Biore UV by Kao, and LRP are popular. We also favor Physiogel (By LG) and Round-Lab for Korean brands. There is also AHC, which was acquired by Loreal (known as Carver Korea)
@@__flynrailer3904can you provide any of the websites where these can be purchased? When I look it up in the US the only place I can find them seems to be second sale sites.
Great round up. Best sellers currently in Korea are the Round Lab Birch juice moisturizing sun cream and the Abib sunstick. Hope you can take a look at them next time. Also, I would love to hear more about ‘K’ skin care in general. Love your channel!
How reliable stylevana though? I did some searches about this company, they are based in Hong Kong , not S. Korea. I'm afraid of getting scammed by shady Chinese websites shipping counterfeit items
Please do a review of Korean Mineral Sunscreens! I’m trying out Skin1004 Mineral Centella Air-Fit Sunscreen Light PA++++ It’s very lightweight, very slight white cast, but not bad really. It feels like a moisturizer, it reminds me of Elta MD, but at half the cost.
Yes, I LOVE the skin1004 mineral centella air-fit sunscreen because it is more matte, and does not exaggerate or cling to dry flakey skin. It is not drying at all which is unique for matte finished mineral sunscreen and I find it even out the skintone and gives an airbrushed finished. It is not a glowy like 99% of the asian sunscreen. It does have a very slight fragrance, but it's vey pleasant. Also one of the few sunscreen that doens't irritate my eyes like most sunscreen.
@@tinasung3814 have you tried their Air fit Cream that’s SPF 50? I am wondering if it is a thicker cream, has a stronger white cast or a heavier feel on the skin. The one I was mentioning earlier is their SPF 30
Beauty of joseon is my new lover for life since a week. I ordered it 2 weeks ago on stylevana but realized they ship from China which I don't like because we don't know how they manipulate the items and products there. The sunscreen is heaven on my skin though, NO burning or discomfort at all. It is calmy and refreshing for my redness and rosecea and it is so soothing and moisturizing for my sensitivity. I just ordered 2 others today but on the brand website to make sure it is sent from South Korea. Thank you very much to have dived into details here. Very appreciated Dr.shereene 🥰🥰🥰
I've read terrible reviews by people who struggles with pigmentation. It doesn't block visible light so people end up struggling with worsening of pigmentation and melasma.
hmm you're showing Tinosorb S as a UVB filter...I'm pretty sure it's considered one of the broad spectrum filters, though not quite as effective at the longer wavelengths of UVA as compared to Tinosorb M. Tinosorb S has two absorption peaks at 310nm and 340nm. This is pretty good information in this video though. I've been loving the BOJ sunscreen as well as the Biore watery essence.
Hi Dr, can you pls give some thoughts about innisfree sunscreen? I’m using the Cherry blossom one SPF 50 PA++++ with Nacinamide. I feel it’s okay too but I should feel more confident if you agree with its ingredients😅. Thanks alot🎉.
The sellers on Amazon aren’t regulated so cosmetic products could be from someone who got them from who knows where and they could expired or kept in a hot/cold environment, all of those kinds of things. Sometimes it’s not the actual REAL product even which is terrible and criminal! Much better to buy direct from the company website or a vetted one, like Skinstore or others. Direct is the safest I’d say.
I have the same problem, I made the question if Korean suncreams are waterproof and for beauty of joseon because I thought too that all of them are not 🤷🏻♀️ I would like to know too 😒
I think I'm the only one who is sensitive to BOJ sunscreen 😕... It caused irritation, burning & acne breakouts after using it and I'm still trying to repair my skin barrier until now
Boj didnt suit me either... It stung and caused breakouts ( i was using a sample) ... So i tried Isntree watery sun gel instead and it suits me soo well ❤...never stung , didnt irritate my eyes ... However i have read some ppl have exact opposite reactions when it comes to boj vs isntree Best if you can get a sample to test out coz skincare is so subjective 🥲
I looooove the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen! It's my favorite. However, I'm 14 weeks pregnant and I've been really uncertain about using it. I've seen different messages about mineral vs chemical sunscreens in pregnancy and I'm not sure whether to keep using my fav or buy a mineral sunscreen. Do you know if there's any risk?
Beauty of Joseon is one of my favorite sunscreens and I am so grateful to you for introducing it to us! It’s very lightweight, it disappears completely, does not make you shine and look oily and it is not comedogenic which has been an issue with almost all of the sunscreens I’ve ever tried. The only hiccup I’ve had with it was when I just began using it while taking accutane. My skin is very sensitive right now and it took me about a week of getting used to but now we’re friends and it is doing its job perfectly well.
hi dr shereene, thank for giving detailed awareness about sunscreens. i have seen spay or mist like sunscreens available in market. are they effective? what is your view?
Yes, but how can we be sure that Korean/Asian sunscreens are actually safe and effective? Do they really have the SPF they promise? How do we know that? Thanks
In South Korea, sunscreens are regulated as cosmetics, and the US doesn’t recognize the new gen filters as active ingredients. It is legal for US consumers to order cosmetics from abroad for personal use.
I haven’t watched her videos in a while but the first thing I noticed in the thumbnail was this. And then maybe her upper lip just a smidge but not sure as her lips have always been perfectly voluminous and lovely. 💋💋
My holy grail Korean sunscreen is the isnt tree hyaluronic water sun gel and the skin1004 hyalu-cica water-fit sun serum. Absolutely amazing on skin overall.
The skin1004 hyalu cica is sooo underrated, it's so lightweight even when applying proper (1/4tsp) amounts. Much lighter than the BOJ in my opinion. Also, the packaging is super convenient. An absolute holy grail daily sunscreen for me too.
That’s mine as well. I think the BoJ is second, only because it leaves a slight white cast. A Japanese one I like is HadaLabo, except that it’s in a tub which is rather inconvenient.
I would love a part 2! This video is so helpful, but there are still so many Asian brands out there . Some brand recommendations: Anessa, Dr.May, Curel, Allie, Cellina,Sekkisei
@@dmvfosterkittens It most likely has to do with the climate of each country. Japan is very humid so their skincare is more light-weight, while Korea is more dry so their skincare tends to be more moisturizing, which can be heavy on oilier skin.
Unfortunately this Skin Aqua one contains octinoxate as their first listed filter. An old style chemical filter which is readily absorbed by the body and has estrogenic effect. This filter also generates free radicals upon UV exposure, breaks down under the influence of light and is harmful to the environment. The BoJ sunscreen only has new and superior filters.
Nobody talks about the Round Lab birch juice one anymore 😥 James Welsh and Cassandra Bankson did once or twice about a year ago (which is why I tried it, ofc) but that's it... guys don't sleep on it it's the best! My normal skin needs a little extra hydration/moisture underneath in the winter, but it's just moisturizing enough in the summer, and leaves a very natural finish!
I believe that labmuffin said that Round Lab and Beauty of Joseon were bade by the same company. Different formulations but all around a basic core of ingredients with niacinamide.
Hi! Can you do a video on at home dermaplaning? Who shouldn’t do? How to do properly? And how about that cleanser pH video! Goalstogetglowing has a ton of cleansers on there but I’m curious about the Aveeno and the Vanicream. Thank you! Looooooooove all of your content and your delivery style ❤
I have been using Canmake mineral sunscreen, mostly I’m indoor but one day I went out in sun without hat for 2-4 minutes and I got another spot of melasma, so based on this, I think only Australian sunscreen can protect from Australian strong sun! Now I switched to Naked Sunday Mineral even thought it leaves slightly white cast and gives me shiny look, but I can’t take risk! Hope this helps other people too
Agreed. I've used several Korean and Japanese sunscreens and burned, even with minimal sun exposure. I'm very dubious about their testing and rating system, especially after the Purito scandal. I'm sticking with LaRoche Posay. It's more expensive but I know it works.
You never failed to deliver!! Heart you so much. I've been trying a different K-sunscreen every time I finish a bottle and boy do I love the options! I don't think I can ever go back to US sunscreens considering their price range, the options and cosmetic elegance.
What an amazing video!! Thank you for your time and investment! A small question - I am afraid to order sunscreens online because the shipping conditions are not ideal and the creams may be damaged. Do you think it is safe to order online? I would love to hear an expert's opinion
Thank you for the video doc. Can you please do some more deep dive in some of Korean Skincare? Because in my country K-Skincare product are more affordable than others.
For Acne prone or oily combination skin, I highly recommend The Biore' UV Aqua Rich Essence (the other Biore' watery gel is a slightly different formulation- sometimes can have a subtle cast for medium/olive and deeper tones). Ive had the best response so far as its like a drink for combination oily/acne prone skin and dries down matt and leaves it super soft to the touch. The Tocobo Watery sun gel is also a pleasure & pleasant to wear as it dries down instantly - feeling weightless and leaves the skin matt and that sense of hydration but Im loving the Biore' after 8 hours of wear/.Comparing the Biore' and The Tocobo I tend to be less oily using the Biore' after a full day, and reapplying the Tocobo sun stick (The sunstick is a standout). While The Isntree Watery sun gel is also weightless, leaving the skin feeling fresh, breathable and matt. I would say its comparable to the Tocobo - both as enjoyable and pleasant to wear all day. Beauty of Joseon is slightly more emollient, and leaves my skintype a hint more dewy. even tho it does dries down. I find the glowy radiance to my skin is more obvious compared with the previous three brands. I enjoy this product too and find wearing it when the temperature drops and Im needing something more dewy this product excels. The matching sunstick is also another standout but this sunstick helps to matify the skin so in combination could do the trick. Im a fan of all four that Ive tried and have been using them on rotation for several months. Bravo for the Video Dr Idriss and thankyou for sharing the technical side of facts for these K-Beauty and Japanese sunscreens.
Would the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen be safe for sensitive skin? I have been using Lira Clinical's physical SPF for many years now which I do like, but looking to test out other options. Normally I shy away from chemical SPF.
Have you come across Frudia Ultra UV Shield Sun Essence at all? I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on it as a budget sunscreen - I've bought it from Stylevana UK for as little as £3-something, but I'm hoping the quality is still semi-decent
I placed an order for 2 of the sunscreens mentioned from Stylevana on January 31st, and just received a shipment notification today. Be prepared to wait!
I placed an order at YesStyle for the double pack of BoJ (among other things) on Wednesday 3/15 and received an email that they are shipping 3/18 (today).
