Meet Your Match: Best Korean SPFs for Your Skin Type
Posted by Skinsider Team on 28th May 2025
As someone who uses SPF every single day, I know how overwhelming it can be to find the perfect sunscreen. I’m always on the lookout for a product that doesn’t make me shine like a disco ball or leave that dreaded white cast, especially when I’m in a rush in the morning. Korean sunscreens have completely changed my skincare game. They’re lightweight, hydrating, and often packed with skin-loving ingredients. In this post, I’ll share some of the best Korean SPFs I’ve tried, matched to different skin types, so you can find your perfect sun-care partner.
By Wishtrend UV Defense Moist Cream – Sensitive & All Skin Types
This one’s a multitasker. By Wishtrend’s UV Defense Moist Cream blends the protective power of sunscreen with the soothing comfort of a moisturizer. If you have sensitive skin, this hybrid formula is a godsend—it’s fragrance-free, non-irritating, and calming. I reach for it on days when my skin feels a bit reactive or dry, and it never fails to nourish and protect.
Best for: Sensitive, dry, or all skin types
Texture: Creamy and hydrating, with no greasy after-fee
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream – Dry to Combination Skin
Hydration meets gentle sun care in this K-beauty cult favourite. The Round Lab Birch Juice SPF is made for those of us with dry patches or dull, tired-looking skin. It contains birch sap and hyaluronic acid, so it helps lock in moisture and leaves your skin plump and soft. It’s perfect under makeup and doesn’t pill or streak.
Best for: Dry to combination skin
Texture: Lightweight and dewy
Beauty of Joseon – Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics – Combination & Oily Skin
I fell in love with this SPF the moment I tried it. Beauty of Joseon’s is my go-to for hot summer days. It has a refreshing, watery texture that absorbs instantly, leaving no stickiness or shine. It's particularly good if you’re prone to oiliness but still want a moisturizing product that won’t clog your pores.
Best for: Combination and oily skin
Texture: Lightweight and quick-absorbing
Some By Mi Truecica Aqua Calming Suncream – Dry & Ageing Skin
This reef-safe sunscreen is packed with soothing and anti-ageing ingredients like Cica and hyaluronic acid. If you have dry or maturing skin, this one offers a calming, slightly richer formula that hydrates deeply while providing solid UV protection. It’s ideal if your skin craves comfort and softness, especially after sun exposure.
Best for: Dry and ageing skin
Texture: Creamy and calmin
Manyo Hyaluron Hydrating Sun Stick – Dry Skin
Dry skin friends—this one’s for you! The Manyo sun stick is a game-changer for reapplication. I keep it in my bag at all times because it glides on smoothly without dragging the skin or disrupting makeup. It feels more like a balm than a waxy stick, and it hydrates beautifully without a greasy finish.
Best for: Dry skin
Texture: Silky balm-stick
Final Thoughts
No matter your skin type, there's a Korean sunscreen that will meet your needs and your standards. Whether you're looking for hydration, oil control, anti-ageing benefits, or ease of reapplication, these SPFs prove that sun care doesn’t have to be a chore. Since discovering these gems, I’ve never skipped SPF, even on cloudy days. Protecting your skin can (and should!) feel like a treat.
