Yes, a very light and fresh fragrance. It contains essential oils, so it’s a very subtle aromatic scent. Probably! It’s a good option, affordable and pretty easy to find (you can find it in some European eshops too). Why not! It’s a great formula, rich in soothing, hydrating, anti-aging and antioxidant skincare ingredients. The texture is really nice to wear. It’s very lightweight on the skin, and with makeup. So this year, I’m introducing you to 14 Korean sunscreens: 7 mineral, 6 chemical and 1 hybrid, with both mineral and chemical filters. As you can see, I tried to balance it out as best as I could 😉. Why not? Frankly, for the price, it’s not bad at all! The formula is good, with interesting skincare ingredients. The white cast is rather minimal. Well, I would have skipped the fragrance personally. And it emphasizes pores and dry areas a bit at the end of the day, it’s true. But really, for the price, it’s still a pretty good option!

Purified Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Isododecane, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, ​Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylyl Silane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexyl-Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tea Tree Leaf Water (19Ppm), Centella Asiatica Extract, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, Echium ​Plantagineum Seed Oil, Balloon Tendril Flower/​Leaf/​Vine Extract, Sunflower Seed Oil ​Unsaponifiables. I used to hate using sunscreen because I wanted to avoid the grimy and heavy feeling on my face — on top of Singapore’s already killer humidity. That is until I discovered the wonders of Korean sunscreens. Many of them feel like skincare and even add a tinge of coolness to your skin as you apply them. Definitely! I really like the formula, rich in soothing, moisturizing, anti-aging and anti-oxidant skincare ingredients. This formula actually reminds me a lot of the Nature Republic sunscreen above, there are quite a few similarities! But the texture is a bit more matte, and it helps to keep my skin more matte during the day, which I don’t hate, on the contrary. If you’re already prone to breakouts or simply want a sunscreen that’s easy and gentle, you’ll be happy to know that this sunscreen also helps to protect your skin from external aggressors like dust and dirt. Think of it like a mask for your face, but you can’t feel it because it’s so light. Not really! The texture is light and non-greasy; it gives a plumped and moisturized look to the skin. It has a slight glowy effect but in a radiant way, not greasy at all. I don’t look any shinier than usual, but clearly, if you want a matte result, this isn’t necessarily the best product for you.We all probably know that aloe vera is the way to go for treating sunburns, but we also know that prevention is better than cure. COSRX’s Aloe Soothing Sun Cream contains aloe arborescens extract that helps to soothe and protect the skin before those pesky UV rays even have a chance to do their damage. I personally love that it absorbs well into the skin and doesn’t seep into your eyes and sting them when it’s hot and humid. Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Isododecane, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chromium Oxide Greens, Mica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Glycerin, Panthenol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Asiatic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract. Niacinamide, which is also interesting for the brightening and anti-aging effect, anti-aging adenosine, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and soothing panthenol. Of course, the D’Alba Waterful Essence Sun Cream also contains white truffle extract, but that’s not all the antioxidant, plant-based goodness you can find in its silky-smooth formula! Here is the full list of ingredients for the D’Alba Waterful Essence Sun Cream with SPF50+ and PA++++:

And if, like me, you also appreciate mineral sunscreens, today is your day, this is your article. Half of my selection is dedicated to them 😂😂😂 It’s a good makeup base, the foundation applies perfectly well over it. It does not prevent the skin from getting shiny during the day, though. The perfect 2-in-1 sun care product all year round, it leaves the skin naturally radiant, moisturized, and protected with its high SPF of 57.3 (±8.9) and a PFA of 19.70 (±2.5 PA++++). If I had to make a choice among the mineral sunscreens, I think that the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ Formulated with rice extract and grain probiotics, this sunscreen has a creamy but light formula that absorbs nicely into the skin (no annoying pilling or white cast!). This is also a good sunscreen to opt for if you have sensitive skin as it has a pretty gentle ingredient list. Plus, if your skin is already sensitive, it’s important to protect it from further sun damage.Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Silica, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Octocrylene, Bis-PEG/​PPG-20/​5 PEG/​PPG-20/​5 Dimethicone, Methoxy PEG/​PPG-25/​4 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Limonia Acidissima Extract, Butylene Glycol, VP/​Hexadecene Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Acrylates/​Dimethicone Copolymer, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Centaurea Cyanus ​Flower Water, Thymus ​Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Water, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Water, Ethanol, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene, Alcohol Denat, BHT, BHT, Helichrysum Italicum ​Flower Water, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Benzyl Salicylate, Disodium EDTA, Geraniol, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Glacier Water. Hydrating glycerin, nourishing and protective ceramides, soothing allantoin and panthenol, and purifying tea tree. Thanks to its natural floral and fruit extracts and water content, it’s also lightweight, moisturising, and refreshing for the skin upon each application. No wonder even global superstars love it.