Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel
Summary of Reviews
Isntree's Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel has a lightweight, watery-gel texture that leaves skin glowy and hydrated without greasiness, and several creators note it layers well under makeup with no white cast or eye sting. It's best suited for normal to dry or dehydrated skin, though Shelley Nayak warns very oily skin types should skip it. One creator, Val Foché, flags that she developed small bumps after use and would not repurchase, but others with dry or sensitive skin report no issues.
Full Reviews
Positive
Variant: SPF 50
- “This is such a classic because the texture is one of the lightest-weight”10:10–10:15
- “If you love a glowy look to your sunscreen, but you do not want anything greasy, this is perfection”10:12–10:18
- “To me, it just leaves my skin with that refreshed, glowy, drink of water kind of effect”10:22–10:28
- “Not going to pill up, it's not going to be really oily and heavy, and kind of sloppy on the skin. It's not a sloppy product”10:28–10:36
- “No burning or stinging of the eyes, no fragrance”10:36–10:42
- “For me, it usually doubles as like a moisturizer kind of product for me. And I just love that it's very fuss-free under makeup. That's why I've repurchased this one so many times”10:40–10:44
- “As far as Korean sunscreens that I've used the longest and love the longest, this is my favorite”10:52–10:56
- Source: Best Asian Sunscreens of 2026 and Ones to Avoid - Jul 2, 2026
- “I still think that it's an incredibly underrated product for the again deep hydration that it gives the skin without it being an overly greasy product”6:23–6:34
- “I still think that this as far as Korean sunscreens is one of the best”6:56–7:01
- “I still think that it would get along with so many different skin types”7:01–7:06
- Source: Top K beauty products of 2025 - Nov 18, 2025
- “This is glowier, the Isntree, but it's a little bit more watery. So, it's kind of like a gel kind of cream”55:08–55:17
- “Both SPF 50 and they never sting or burn my eyes, which is number one for me”55:41–55:46
- “They both look exceptional under makeup”55:34–55:43
- “No White Cast on either of these either”56:06–56:09
- Source: Best of beauty 2025 - Dec 30, 2025
- “I'm pretty sure this is the one that I have been using the longest”5:21–5:26
- “I'm on to my fourth tube”
- “If you put it in front of me, I will use it with a smile. Like I'm always happy to use this Isntree one”5:49–5:54
- “This one is definitely all about hydration”6:14–6:19
- “This one does blend out very, very easily”6:36–6:41
- “It is definitely a runnier texture compared to the P. Calm one, and you could describe it more as a fluid serum type texture”6:39–6:46
- “It doesn't have any white cast”6:52–6:56
- “I do think this one is kind of the mid-ground when it comes to the finish. It is a natural skin finish, or what do they call it? Like a satin finish”6:55–7:00
- Source: Top 5 most used Korean sunscreens - May 30, 2026
- “I've used multiple bottles of like every single one of them and they're just so good”15:28–15:32
- “They're the classic like creamy Korean KMA like formula, but it's good”15:32–15:42
- Source: Best K-Beauty Deals on YesStyle - Apr 10, 2026
- “This one is a yes for me”
- “I think this one is really worth the hype”
- “It's very hydrating”
- “Your skin will feel thoroughly quenched when using this”8:12–8:18
- “It's nicely moisturizing, too”8:16–8:21
- “There's no white cast. It is very lightweight”8:18–8:23
- “It is a thin formula that absorbs and spreads really easily”8:25–8:29
- “It'll leave your skin looking glowy and dewy”8:28–8:32
- Source: I rated 10 popular Korean sunscreens - here are the best - Aug 31, 2025
- “If you're someone who's hated wearing sunscreen, you want a lightweight, water break on the skin, lightweight finish, it's absolutely phenomenal”14:23–14:26
- Source: Top Korean Sunscreens You Need This Summer | Dermatologist Favorites - Jun 11, 2026
- “It has this rich gel cream kind of texture and it feels like a moisture on the skin”17:46–17:51
- “If you have like oily skin like very oily skin just skip it”17:55–17:59
- “This is best suited for normal to dry skin”17:37–17:41
- “Personally I have never experienced any issue with this”18:23–18:29
- “I absolutely love it for my dry skin”
- Source: Korean sunscreen ranking for skin type - Jul 23, 2025
- “This one has a little bit more of like a hydrated sheen to it, which is really beneficial during the winter time”19:03–19:08
- “This one is completely invisible”19:13–19:16
- “Works on any skin tone”19:15–19:17
- “If you're someone who has dry skin, you would definitely benefit from this one because it has eight different types of hyaluronic acid in it”19:19–19:22
- “This one has a cult following”
- “There's a reason why this one is so popular”19:43–19:46
- Source: Korean skin care to save your skin this winter - Dec 27, 2025
Mixed / Negative
- “It wasn't anything memorable”
- “It was okay, but it wasn't necessarily my cup of tea when it came to sunscreen”8:00–8:08
- “Wouldn't repurchase”
- Source: Beauty empties: makeup, skincare & haircare reviews - Oct 12, 2025
- “It absorbs quickly”
- “It's comfortable to wear”
- “It works with my makeup”8:22–8:25
- “It doesn't have white cast”8:24–8:27
- “It's a gel texture, so comfortable on my oily skin”8:28–8:33
- “I would put it as the texture and comfortability on the same level as Beauty of Joseon and Round Lab SPF”8:30–8:38
- “I see some little bumps on the next day after wearing this sunscreen, which of course I cannot prove that it's exactly the sunscreen that causes these bumps”8:46–8:52
- “I feel like I would not repurchase”
- Source: Unsponsored review of viral K-beauty skincare - Nov 16, 2025
What creators say
- Consensus
- 4.1 / 5 from 8 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Good for
- Dry skin (3)
- Features
- No white cast (5) · Fragrance-free (1) · Hydrating (6) · Lightweight (3) · Easy to use (3)
- ⚠ didn't help with acne (1)
- ⚠ may not suit oily skin (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- sunscreen
- Finish
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- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Astaxanthin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract
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