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Category: Sunscreen

Kose comfort Suncut UV Perfect Essence SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★)

May 23, 2025May 23, 20252 Comments

While marketed as SPF 50, protects about as well as a SPF 30.

Well People Daygleamer Mineral Serum SPF 34 sunscreen lotion (★★)

May 22, 2025May 23, 2025Leave a comment

A lower performing SPF 30

Solara Suncare Go Mineral Defense Sport antioxidant face SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★)

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025Leave a comment

Rated as SPF 50, but only protects as well as a SPF 30.

Rohto Mentholatum – Hada Labo Koi-Gokujyun UV White Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★)

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025Leave a comment

Terrible sunscreen due to the low viscosity and weak formulation.

First Aid Beauty weightless liquid mineral SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025Leave a comment

A strong performer for a tinted, light-weight, mineral-based, sunscreen formulation!

My Blockskin Clear Coat Face SPF 50 sunscreen gel

April 12, 2025April 14, 2025Leave a comment

Literally the worst sunscreen I've tested since starting this website. It actually INCREASED UV exposure. SNAKE OIL!

Thrive Regenerative Skincare Bodyshield SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025Leave a comment

A very high performing mineral sunscreen formula, which is very environmentally conscious!

Live Tinted Hueguard 3-in-1 SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★★)

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025Leave a comment

Poor performance. Tinted the color of a persimmon or dried apricot.

Celimax oil control for combination / oily skin SPF 50 light sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

February 1, 2025February 1, 2025Leave a comment

A very strong performer. Blocks UV like a champion!

Isntree onion fresh fluid sun cream SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Leave a comment

Strong UV filtering ability. Even distribution.

Round Lab 1025 Dokdo SPF 50 PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★★★★)

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Leave a comment

Good protection!

Biore UV Athlizm SPF50 PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★)

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Leave a comment

Not Recommended.

Vanicream facial moisturizer SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★★★★)

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Leave a comment

A decently performing SPF 30 facial moisturizer

Walgreens hydrating SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★)

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Leave a comment

A pretty poor performing sunscreen.

Coppertone Sport 4-in-1 SPF 30 sunscreen spray (★★★★★)

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Leave a comment

A very high performing sunscreen spray! Protects as well as a SPF 50.

Beauty of Joseon relief sun aqua fresh rice + B5 SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★★)

January 18, 2025January 18, 20253 Comments

A strong performer! Fixes the desiccation issue with the original Rice + Probiotics version.

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★★★★)

January 17, 2025January 17, 20252 Comments

Despite the formula exhibiting some desiccation, the lotion protects well enough. Remember to reapply this product often!

Dr. Ceuracle Hyal Reyouth Moist Sun SPF 50 PA++++ sunscreen lotion (★)

January 17, 2025January 17, 20251 Comment

Very weak protection for a SPF 50 lotion. Cool name though.

Olay Sensitive Zinc Oxide Mineral SPF 30 sunscreen lotion (★★)

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025Leave a comment

A poor performing sunscreen lotion. Not recommended.

Coppertone water babies SPF 50 sunscreen lotion (★)

January 16, 2025June 14, 20252 Comments

A poorly performing sunscreen lotion due to its very low viscosity.

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