No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence is an ultra-lightweight, fragrance-free SPF 50 that leaves a natural satin finish with zero white cast, ideal for oily and combination skin. Board-certified dermatologist Doctorly notes it's "really lightweight" and favored by those with oily skin, while Hyram calls it "the most lightweight sunscreen I have ever used." One creator with dry skin warns it can feel drying without a thick moisturizer underneath, so it's best suited for oilier types.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
- “I would definitely recommend to her the Numbuzin Clear Filter SPF 50 sunscreen because, wow, it is so good for like oilier skin if you want a very lightweight experience”15:09–15:19
- “It has a consistency that I would say is similar to a lightweight serum that just absorbs so quickly and has incredible ingredients in it for a great price point”15:23–15:27
- “You guys know that sunscreen, I'm constantly recommending it in my videos”15:31–15:37
- Source: Reacting to Olivia Dean's skincare routine - Jul 5, 2026
- “I am so obsessed with this sunscreen”9:41–9:45
- “This is the best sunscreen hands down”9:53–9:57
- “If you're someone who has more oily skin, you don't want your sunscreen to look super shiny. You want an ultra lightweight experience with a ton of beneficial ingredients for your skin. It really is just the best of the best”9:56–10:02
- “I found myself returning into it so much”10:07–10:11
- “I did purchase four bottles recently”10:20–10:25
- “This is one of my many, many empties featured in this video, yet probably the best”10:34–10:39
- Source: Every product I've emptied in 2026 and what I'd rebuy - May 24, 2026
- “This by far is the most lightweight sunscreen I have ever used, making it super ideal for anyone who has really oily skin”11:40–11:44
- “It just absorbs into the skin so quickly, but most importantly, it doesn't build up any greasiness or heaviness throughout the day”11:44–11:50
- “I never have to worry about that with this one”12:05–12:09
- “I noticed no sun damage, no irritation, no redness or sensitivity”
- “It really is the best of both worlds when it comes to an experience standpoint and a formula standpoint”11:38–11:41
- “I cannot sing enough praises to this one”
- Source: Best sunscreens of 2025 for all skin types - Dec 1, 2025
- “Not only is it ultra lightweight, does not leave your skin looking greasy or heavy afterwards, it has so many good soothing antioxidant-rich ingredients”17:34–17:41
- “In my yearly roundup videos that I do, where I highlight all of the best skincare products of each year, this one has consistently made it on the list”17:49–17:52
- “I'm so obsessed with it”
- “I keep running out of this one, and I keep having to repurchase it”18:02–18:06
- “If you're wanting, in my opinion, like the ultimate Korean sunscreen experience, this is the best”18:07–18:11
- “I adore it. I'm going to keep repurchasing it, and highly, highly recommend it”18:11–18:14
- Source: My Most Repurchased Korean Skin Care Products - Feb 16, 2026
- “One of my favorite sunscreens of all time”7:14–7:18
- “Great for all skin. People with oily skin seem to love this on Reddit and on social media”7:16–7:19
- Source: Top Korean Sunscreens You Need This Summer | Dermatologist Favorites - Jun 11, 2026
- “Blends and credit really well”9:41–9:43
- “I'd say this is one of the most underrated Korean sunscreens out there”9:43–9:46
- “A lot of people who have oily skin say this plays perfect but it's really hydrated, really lightweight”9:47–9:50
- Source: Best K-Beauty Products from Favorite Brands | Dermatologist Picks - Jul 2, 2026
- “This year, I've seen a lot of people talk about this in the context of oily skin”9:00–9:07
- “People with oily skin seem to love this sunscreen”
- “It's really lightweight”
- “It just sits so well on the skin”9:23–9:26
- “If you're someone with oily skin especially, it's just something that's not going to sit. It's not going to lay heavily. You will just won't know it's there”9:25–9:27
- “People this year seem to just love and favor this one for oily skin”9:31–9:37
- Source: Best Sunscreens of the Year | Doctorly Favorites of 2025 - Jan 2, 2026
- “This definitely has more of that natural matte finish”1:49–1:56
- “It has this lovely fluid texture to it. It has a great spreadability. There is zero white cast”2:03–2:12
- “This one just feels like a very, very lightweight kind of serum lotion”2:21–2:32
- “I personally think that this is one of the top picks of the entire video, especially for people that give me feedback that they really do not like a very glowy finish to their sunscreen”2:28–2:38
- “Incredibly lightweight, no fragrance like I mentioned, so this is a top pick for you guys”2:59–3:03
- “My first award for oily skin goes to the Numbuzin Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF 50. I like it because it's very lightweight. It is fragrance-free. And it's very layerable”
- “It's not astringent. It doesn't feel so mattifying that it kind of leaves your skin with like a film on it. It's just really good slightly mattifying sunscreen”37:09–37:13
- Source: Best Asian Sunscreens of 2026 and Ones to Avoid - Jul 2, 2026
- “Another really nice lightweight formulation”5:44–5:50
- “It's not greasy. There's no white cast”
- “This was very comfortable to wear in that heat”5:55–6:02
- “It leaves a very natural satin finish, so it's not dewy”5:59–6:04
- “I think this would also be great for oily or combo skin types, sensitive skin types”6:07–6:13
- “It's non-comedogenic, it's fragrance-free, and it's formulated for sensitive skin”6:11–6:19
- “Great for calming down irritated skin”6:21–6:25
- “I find it to be very hydrating but not particularly moisturizing”6:23–6:28
- Source: I rated 10 popular Korean sunscreens - here are the best - Aug 31, 2025
- “the newer version like clear filter sun essence version felt a little more drying on the skin”0:59–1:09
- “it's a fantastic Korean sunscreen like lightweight Korean sunscreen for oily skin and combination skin”1:29–1:34
- “if you prefer a satin matte finish and you want something lightweight, maybe little hydrating on the skin, which is also like suitable for your acne prone skin, you can check this one out”1:32–1:40
- “dry skin people, if you want to use this sunscreen, make sure that you do use a thick moisturizer before otherwise within like you know hour or so you will start experiencing dryness”1:42–1:49
- “I would have given it like you know 3.5 out of five”2:02–2:07
- “my mother loved this sunscreen for her oily acne prone skin, I'm giving like five out of five based on her recommendation”2:06–2:11
- Source: Korean sunscreen ranking for skin type - Jul 23, 2025
MIXED / NEGATIVE
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 4.7 / 5 from 10 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Good for
- Oily skin (9)
- Features
- No white cast (2) · Fragrance-free (2) · Non-comedogenic (1) · Lightweight (9) · Non-greasy (3)
- ⚠ harder to achieve a dewy glow look (1)
- ⚠ can feel drying / tight (1)
- ⚠ may not suit dry skin (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- sunscreen
- Finish
- natural
- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, hyaluronic acid, adenosine
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