Out of All the Trending SPFs, Users Agree These Formulas Are Top Tier

We’ll never tire of doling out this reminder: wear your sunscreen every day! Choosing the right formula for your skin type and needs is essential in perfecting your daily skincare routine, but it can be difficult to sort through all the options out there. We understand the confusion and struggle, and with that in mind have come up with a Top 10 list of sunscreens to watch. These sun care items have certainly made their mark on social media and are beloved faves on many a skincare enthusiast’s top shelf. We’re talking sun creams to sun sticks, chemical to physical protection, fit for all sorts of skin types. Take this list as inspo for your next SPF restock, and we promise you’ll find a formula that will have you looking forward to applying it each day. Just keep scrolling to begin.

No. 1

Round Lab - Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Round Lab

Does the Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ even need an introduction? The internet has gone crazy over this moisturizing and soothing SPF formula, packed with purifying Birch Juice and plumping Hyaluronic Acid. It sinks into the skin without any residual greasiness or white cast, leaving a perfectly nourished and dewy complexion in its wake.

No. 2

Goodal - Heartleaf Calming Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Goodal

The Goodal Heartleaf Calming Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ has been steadily climbing the ranks in Korea’s beauty world, and it all comes down to its soothing, mild formula that nurses fatigued complexions back to health and encourages moist and supple skin. Fortified with Heartleaf extract, the vegan formula applies like a hydrating cream and absorbs rapidly, supporting the skin’s natural radiance.

No. 3

Kao - Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++

Courtesy of Japanese Skincare Brand - Kao

It’s a fierce fight for the title of Top Sunscreen in the J-beauty world, but the Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA++++ is a worthy contender. Concocted into this weightless essence formula are Hyaluronic Acid, Royal Jelly extract and Butylene Glycol that provide hydration and nourishment to the skin. Fans of this praise its watery texture that sinks into the complexion and disappears, no white cast or greasiness in sight.

No. 4

MISSHA - All-Around Safe Block Aqua Sun SPF50+ PA++++

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - MISSHA

The minute you try the MISSHA All-Around Safe Block Aqua Sun SPF50+ PA++++, you’ll understand why it’s a long-time brand bestseller. An upgraded version of one of MISSHA’s OG sunscreen formulas, this is infused with the brand’s own Aquaporin Active Formula (consisting of 75% water essence) that helps maintain healthy hydration levels while protecting against harmful sun rays. It imparts a cooling sensation and natural matte finish upon application, great for but not limited to anyone with oily or acne-prone skin.

No. 5

SOME BY MI - V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF50

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - SOME BY MI

Skin in need of a brightening boost? The SOME BY MI V10 Hyal Air Fit Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF50 has got you covered. Hyaluronic Acid is married with 10 types of vitamins to form this OTC-approved white cast-free and non-sticky sunscreen, further bolstered by Niacinamide to calm and brighten the complexion. A hypoallergenic formula, it’s suitable for all skin types and particularly beneficial for those with sensitive skin.

No. 6

Abib - Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ PA++++

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Abib

Make sunscreen application and reapplication effortless with the Abib Quick Sunstick Protection Bar SPF50+ PA++++. Made for all skin types, this mess-free sun stick uses Acacia Peptide and Ceramide to reinforce the skin barrier, with Tea Leaf extract, Centella Asiatica and Aloe Leaf Juice refreshing the complexion. Its wide curved shape lets you glide the sun stick easily across the face, reaching every nook and cranny to ensure total protection.

No. 7

Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Isntree

Physical sunscreens get a bad rap for leaving a white cast and feeling heavy on the skin, but the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ is an exception. Made for skin types that react negatively to chemical or hybrid formulas, this one boasts a slew of hydrating and calming ingredients like Inositol, Panthenol and Betaine. As it sustains the skin barrier, it leaves a slight blurring effect to mask any obvious pores.

No. 8

ByWishtrend - Pore Smoothing Bakuchiol Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - ByWishtrend

While the ByWishtrend Pore Smoothing Bakuchiol Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ is relatively new to the scene, it’s already impressed countless of users with its pore-smoothing texture and soft-matte finish that lets it double as a makeup primer. It’s made with Bakuchiol to smooth the skin and ease signs of aging, while Niacinamide, Peptides and Caffeine enhance skin elasticity and shrink enlarged pores.

No. 9

Dr.G - Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+ PA++++

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Dr.G

Another sunscreen topping the ranks in Korea is the Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun+ SPF50+ PA++++. This soothing formula relies on Zinc Oxide, a non-irritating sensitive skin-friendly ingredient that offers strong UV protection, alongside 8 types of Hyaluronic Acid and provitamin D that give the sun essence a hydrating touch. In addition to UV protection, it touts protection against irritation, blue light, infrared and fine dust.

No. 10

Haruharu WONDER - Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Haruharu WONDER

Rice is nice in all steps of the routine, including sun protection. Enter the Haruharu WONDER Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++, a velvety-soft formula enriched with Black Rice, Rice Bran Oil, Ceramide NP and more nourishing ingredients. The multitasker supports a natural radiance, barrier health AND skin tone evenness all in one go without any harmful ingredients, unwanted white cast or sticky texture.

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