Face SPF
Looking for a face SPF you will actually enjoy wearing every day? Choose by how it feels on your skin: a light serum, a classic cream, or a mineral filter. How to choose ↓
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How to choose a face SPF
A face SPF is the last step of your morning routine. It protects your skin from UV radiation, which contributes to dark spots and skin ageing. Korean sunscreens often have light textures that layer well under makeup. What matters most is choosing one you will apply every day in a sufficient amount.
You want a light, serum-like feel
Sun serums have a watery texture that spreads easily. Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF50+ and SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ are described by their makers as leaving no white cast.
You want a classic everyday cream
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF50+ with rice and probiotics is a light cream for those who want a classic cream texture as the last morning layer.
Some sunscreens sting
A different formula may suit you better. Our range includes the mineral Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief SPF50+ and AXIS-Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen SPF 50+, both fragrance-free. Test any new product on a small area first.
Skin gets shiny during the day
Oilier skin usually prefers lighter textures without a heavy film. Under SPF, a light gel cream is enough, or just a hydrating toner for very oily skin.
Not sure which texture will feel most comfortable on your skin? The personal skincare consultation recommends one first step based on how your skin feels. It takes about 3 minutes and is not a medical diagnosis.
Mineral or chemical SPF?
Both mineral and organic (chemical) UV filters protect mainly by absorbing UV radiation; mineral filters such as zinc oxide also scatter part of it. For choosing, the specific formula, finish and tolerance matter more than assuming one filter type is automatically gentler. Mineral sunscreens may leave a slight tint on deeper skin tones.
How to use SPF
Apply it in the morning as the last step after cream, in the amount the maker recommends, evenly over your face, neck and other exposed skin. If you spend longer outdoors, reapply according to the product's instructions, especially after swimming or heavy sweating. A face SPF makes sense in winter too, and in an office by the window. If it pills under makeup, let your cream and SPF absorb before the next layer.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need SPF in winter and indoors?
UV radiation is present all year, and some of it passes through windows. If you spend a lot of the day outside or by a window, daily SPF is a sensible step.
Is makeup or a cream with SPF enough?
Usually not, because people apply less of it than is needed for the stated protection. A separate SPF is more reliable.
What does PA++++ mean?
It is an Asian rating for UVA protection. More plus signs mean higher UVA protection.
Is mineral SPF better for sensitive skin?
Not necessarily. Tolerance depends on the whole formula. If a sunscreen stings, try a different formula, always on a small area first.
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