The Only Korean Sun Creams You Need in Your Skincare Routine This Winter
Posted by Skinsider Team on 27th Nov 2025
Winter might feel like the perfect excuse to skip sunscreen, but protecting your skin from UV rays is just as important during colder months. Dry air, indoor heating, and reflective surfaces like snow can intensify skin damage. Luckily, Korean sunscreens offer gentle yet effective protection, hydration, and skin barrier support, perfect for your winter skincare routine. Here are the only Korean sun creams you need this season.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++
This lightweight chemical sunscreen nourishes and protects your skin without leaving a sticky residue. The combination of rice extract (30%) and grain probiotics helps strengthen the skin barrier, perfect for the dry, harsh winter air.
Winter-friendly ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Brightens skin, reduces pigmentation, and controls excess sebum.
- Grain fermenting lysate & probiotics: Deeply hydrates and supports skin health.
- Bioferment from medicinal bacteria: Prevents breakouts while soothing sensitive winter skin.
This sun cream is ideal for sensitive and dry skin types, providing a lightweight shield while keeping skin calm and hydrated.
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++
This chemical sunscreen doubles as a hydrating moisturizer. Packed with birch juice, it helps replenish lost moisture, which is crucial during cold, dry months. Its serum-like texture absorbs quickly, leaving your skin soft and dewy.
Winter-friendly ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Locks in moisture and prevents winter dehydration.
- Niacinamide & Vitamin E (Tocopherol): Protects against free radicals and promotes even skin tone.
- Birch Juice: Rich in trace minerals and amino acids for hydration and nourishment.
- Adenosine & Vitamin C: Fights signs of aging and boosts skin brightness.
For winter, this sunscreen ensures your skin stays moisturized while getting strong UV protection.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
A serum-like sunscreen that hydrates while protecting, making it ideal for dry, sensitive, or irritated winter skin. It replenishes moisture and soothes redness caused by indoor heating or cold winds.
Winter-friendly ingredients:
- Centella Asiatica Extract: Calms irritation and promotes healing.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Deep hydration to prevent moisture loss.
- Anti-aging properties: Improves elasticity and reduces fine lines exacerbated by cold weather.
This lightweight formula absorbs quickly, leaving skin refreshed without any white cast.
AXIS-Y Complete No-Stress Physical Sunscreen
This physical sunscreen protects from UV rays while also soothing and healing winter-stressed skin. Its gel-essence texture prevents the heavy, greasy feeling often associated with physical sunscreens.
Winter-friendly ingredients:
- Squalane: Locks in moisture and protects against free radicals.
- Calendula & Chamomile: Soothes inflammation and irritation caused by cold, dry air.
- Grape & Green Tea Extracts: Provide antioxidant support to prevent environmental damage.
- Allantoin: Heals and smooths dry, irritated skin.
Reef-safe and lightweight, it’s perfect for those with sensitive, acne-prone, or oily skin during winter months.
With these four Korean sunscreens, your winter skincare routine will stay simple, effective, and protective. And when it comes to SPF, our all-time bestselling favourites are the iconic Beauty of Joseon formulas — especially their two most popular sunscreens. We invite you to read our blog, The Ultimate Guide to Beauty of Joseon Sunscreens: Rice + Probiotics vs. the New Aqua Formula, to discover even more details about these customer-loved essentials.
