If you’re wondering whether you really need to wear sunscreens during the darker winter months, you’re not alone. Yes! While the sun’s rays may not feel as warm or strong on your skin during the winter, its ultraviolet (UV) rays continue to break down your skin cells at a faster rate regardless of the season, resulting in a condition called photoaging. Coupled with dry, patchy skin... it can be a real bug-bear. Rest assure, we have gathered some mighty hydrating sunscreens that will keep your skin protected and dewy all throughout the wintry season! Sit back, relax, and keep scrolling.

No. 1

PURITO - Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: For chemical sunscreen, the PURITO Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ is one of the most hype-worthy top-shelfer on the Stylevana radar—and rightfully so. This lightweight, cast-free sunscreen features 5 types of ceramides to shield the skin from environmental stressors and strengthen the skin barrier, with panthenol working overtime to lock in moisture and cica extracts to quell inflammation and irritation, which is a HUGE plus for winter-worn dry skin.

No. 2

SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Silky-Fit Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: The Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Silky-Fit Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ has earned its place in our hearts for its weightless texture. This silky sun stick glides onto the face and body to offer powerful UV protection while its sweat-proof and sebum-controlling, formula works great for outdoor activities. It’s the perfect companion to its sister sun serum and can be tossed into your bag for sunscreen reapplication at any time of the day.

No. 3

THANK YOU FARMER - Sun Project Skin Relief Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: People have been hyping up the THANK YOU FARMER Sun Project Skin Relief Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ and it’s all for the right reasons. This refreshing sunscreen contains a 8-Relieful Complex and Centella Asiatica to help achieve the ultimate protection your dry skin ever wanted: soothing, calming, and moisturizing. Not to mention the non-comedogenic watery formula is grease-free which minimizes the chances of clogged pores. Prepare to bid your blackheads, whiteheads, and blemishes goodbye.

No. 4

SOME BY MI - V10 Hyal Hydra Capsule Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: The SOME BY MI V10 Hyal Hydra Capsule Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ is a godsend for its brilliant blend of vitamin and sunscreen formula. Although it looks more like an essence than a sunscreen, it melts into the skin perfectly without leaving a white cast or residue as you blend the translucent gel formula into the skin. It features 10 types (yes, you heard it right) of vitamins, Hyaluronic Acid, and Ceramide brighten and moisturize the complexion, keeping the skin radiant without excess shine and sebum.

No. 5

Mary&May - CICA Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: The MARY&MAY CICA Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ is the prime example of the golden standard of the moisturizing sunscreen category. Infused with Fermented Cica Complex that contains 7 types of Cica ingredients for the ultimate soothing experience, this vegan sun cream is the perfect winter sunscreen for irritated skin. All ingredients are EWG green grade-certified, so rest assured they won’t cause further irritation to your complexion. Light as a feather, it doesn’t leave a white cast, streakiness, or stickiness.

No. 6

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

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: During the winter, your patchy skin might want an extra kick of hydration for comfort to restore balance. To beat the wintry woes, the Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ will be your sol-mate; the creamy formula is packed with hydrating Birch Juice and Hyaluronic Acid which lends a radiant, dewy, but never greasy finish to your skin. Not to mention the all-rounder Niacinamide which provides further brightening and balancing benefits to make your skin glow from within!

No. 7

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

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: If you're looking for an underrated, top-shelf favorite, the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ is a no-brainer. This sun cream is fitted with zinc oxide mineral filters to offer broad-spectrum sun protection of SPF 50+ PA++++ as it effectively fends off UV rays while blending out to produce a soft, matte finish. Powerhouse ingredients in formula such as hyaluronic acid, inositol and betaine keep skin soothed and hydrated.

No. 8

Haruharu WONDER - Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

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Stylevana K-Beauty Review: The Haruharu WONDER Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ is one of our bestsellers in the mineral sunscreen category, and it’s not difficult to see why. This ever-moisturizing, ever soothing formula stars the ultra-enriching Black Rice-infused Rice Bran Oil, spiked with skin-soothing Heartleaf extract and Hyaluronic Acid. This wintertime elixir perfectly nourishes the complexion and protects it from free radical damage. It offers a lightweight satin finish, and makes the skin soft and supple.

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