Dr. Aleksandra Brown
@draleksandrabrown
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“This Japanese sunscreen feels really like a hydrating toner more than a sunscreen…”
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- “This also leaves you with like that velvet matte finish. Really silky finish”10:21–10:25
- “It applies so easy”10:25–10:30
- “It controls the shine and helps almost like blur pores a little bit without clogging them”10:28–10:31
- “It's super lightweight, very similar to the other stick”10:31–10:36
- “I used them interchangeably depending which one I left in the which purse when we went to golf meets”10:34–10:40
- “It applies over top of makeup really easy. The blush is still visible if you apply it on top of the makeup”10:40–10:44
- “It's totally fragrance-free. It's really gentle, suitable for sensitive even acne prone skin”10:53–10:57
- Source: Dermatologist reviews best Korean and Japanese sunscreens - Jun 29, 2025
- “This matte sunstick was really nice. It would be like two birds with one stone for me. Mattifying and SPF protection”9:12–9:16
- “It is a super smooth glide sunstick”9:21–9:25
- “It controls that shine like I said without feeling waxy or heavy and my face wasn't sticky”9:24–9:28
- “Like my hair didn't stick to my face afterwards like some of the US sunscreens do to me”9:28–9:33
- “It does apply really evenly with the matte finish”9:31–9:37
- “It's perfect over makeup”
- “I found that this SPF stick applied pretty easy on top of the makeup and makeup still look decent”9:46–9:50
- “This stick will also help absorb some of that excess oil throughout the day while providing the broadspectrum protection”9:50–9:55
- “It's perfect for that oily combination or even acne prone skin”
- Source: Dermatologist reviews best Korean and Japanese sunscreens - Jun 29, 2025
- “I gave it to my husband. He loved it so much”6:15–6:18
- “It's a little bit more moisturizing”6:18–6:21
- “It's a viral favorite for its moisturizer-like texture, but it does leave you with a little bit of a natural dewy finish”6:25–6:29
- “It's really lightweight. It's not sticky”6:37–6:41
- “If you're somebody who wears makeup, I think it's perfect under makeup because it will hydrate”6:42–6:46
- “If you have tiny little fine lines like especially like I do around the eyes and things like that, it will hydrate. So, when you put makeup on top, those lines won't be as visible”6:44–6:49
- “The sunscreen is really good to calm and hydrate skin while supporting the moisture barrier”6:53–6:57
- “It's really best for that dry combination or maybe even like sensitive skin”6:57–7:01
- Source: Dermatologist reviews best Korean and Japanese sunscreens - Jun 29, 2025
- “This Japanese sunscreen feels really like a hydrating toner more than a sunscreen”2:28–2:36
- “It's watery. It sinks in like instantly. There's no residue. There's no white cast whatsoever”2:33–2:40
- “It can double as a base for makeup if you wear makeup. There's no greasy feel whatsoever”2:38–2:44
- “It comes in a really nice convenient pump that I have actually traveled with because it has a pump cover, so it doesn't leak when you're traveling”2:53–2:58
- “The only thing with this one is it's really not waterproof, which I don't think is a big deal at all”3:00–3:05
- “It's really good for your everyday face, neck, chest, nonsweaty wear, really anything under makeup, anything like that”3:05–3:10
- “I love this. It applies so nice”3:12–3:15
- “I think this is best for those who want the no sunscreen sunscreen feel”3:18–3:24
- “If you want to wear SPF and you want it to feel like nothing on your face, or if you have combination and oily skin, she's your girl”3:23–3:27
- “It's going to feel like you're wearing nothing at all”3:29–3:33
- “Has no scent”3:31–3:34
- “I did apply to my eyelids and it did not bother my eyelids at all”3:33–3:37
- Source: Dermatologist reviews best Korean and Japanese sunscreens - Jun 29, 2025
- “This one is really lightweight”4:28–4:31
- “Provides really strong broadspectrum protection of SPF 50, PA4 pluses”4:32–4:39
- “There is zero white cast with it”4:37–4:41
- “It is a little bit more hydrating than the other two”4:39–4:43
- “It absorbs really quick though. It's not greasy at all”4:41–4:47
- “It leaves skin feeling really calm, plump, and nourished”5:00–5:04
- “It leaves with almost like the soft satin finish”5:02–5:08
- Source: Dermatologist reviews best Korean and Japanese sunscreens - Jun 29, 2025
- “This is one of the most iconic Japanese SPFs out there”3:41–3:46
- “It's really ultra light gel cream, very similar to Nivea to be honest”3:43–3:52
- “It feels like skincare. It does not feel like SPF”3:49–3:56
- “Feels very hydrating and cooling, like instant cooling application”3:58–4:02
- “Also wears really well under makeup”4:01–4:06
- “I would say it's great for like oily and combination skin”4:04–4:08
- “It is alcohol based. So, if you're somebody who has really sensitive skin or you're sensitive to alcohol, maybe she's not the one for you”4:06–4:11
- Source: Dermatologist reviews best Korean and Japanese sunscreens - Jun 29, 2025
- “This is super lightweight, fast absorbing chemical sunscreen”7:15–7:20
- “It has a very creamy texture. I find it very hydrating”7:20–7:24
- “It is probably the most hydrating one of the all the ones that I've mentioned so far, but it still absorbs pretty quick”7:53–7:58
- “It is really lightweight, serum-like texture that absorbs really quick without leaving any sticky residue”7:48–7:51
- “Of all the ones I've mentioned so far, this one is probably the most hydrating”7:53–7:57
- “It is not water resistant. None of these really are, but you can still reapply it, especially if you're going out to dinner at night”8:12–8:16
- “I find it perfect for like soothing the skin, irritated skin”8:17–8:23
- “Kids like the way it feels”8:22–8:24
- “It has no scent whatsoever”8:23–8:28
- “It's perfect for that sensitive or maybe even dehydrated skin, especially if you're somebody who uses their retinol at the beach like I do and you want something that's not going to irritate your skin throughout the day and will give you SPF protection”8:23–8:30
- Source: Dermatologist reviews best Korean and Japanese sunscreens - Jun 29, 2025
- “Unlike the chemical, this is 100% mineral or physical sunscreen”5:22–5:28
- “It's still really lightweight, a little bit more creamy, blends pretty easy with minimal, almost no white cast, I'd say”5:30–5:34
- “It's definitely ideal for really sensitive, reactive, or even post-procedure skin”5:36–5:40
- Source: Dermatologist reviews best Korean and Japanese sunscreens - Jun 29, 2025
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