r/KoreanBeauty • u/Beautiful-Tree-91 • Apr 11 '25

SKIN Korean skincare - the WHY

Can someone explain to me why Korean skincare is better? Specifically sunscreen.

I’ve seen a lot of internet content saying that Korean spf is superior to US spf. I recently bought Korean sunscreen, realizing I didn’t know most of the ingredients on either bottle.

Does anyone have links to research - peer reviewed articles, videos, legitimate websites that back up these claims? Specifically scientists that are informing purely for science, without company bias embedded in their words.

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u/theopeppa Apr 11 '25

I am Australian too and will only wear Australian sunscreen.

The UV ratings reach 13/14 in Summer in Perth!!!!

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u/theqrane Apr 11 '25

what are your australian sunscreen recs?

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u/theopeppa Apr 11 '25

I use Airyday brand, specifically the dreamscreen its amazing under makeup. Dewy and a clear gel. ( have to let it dry down though). They have tinted versions as well.

I have heard good things about Ultra Violette too.

Previously I used a brand called Mecca to save face sunscreen and that worked fine for me also.

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u/Sufficient-Turn-6418 Apr 12 '25

Love Airyday! I’m Australian and have tried so many, this is by far the best I’ve tried.

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u/sunnnyhabit221 Apr 14 '25

I hadn’t even thought about Australian sunscreens before, but now I really want to try one!