In this post, we are going to be talking about the best Korean mineral sunscreens but there are a few things you should know when choosing mineral sunscreens.

Mineral sunscreens stay on top of our skin and do not get absorbed into the skin like chemical sunscreens (because they contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, ingredients that provides sun protection). This makes people with sensitive skin attracted to mineral sunscreens as they won’t absorb into the skin and hence won’t give them irritation.

The disadvantage of mineral sunscreens is that it will be hard to apply them on our skin so you will have to rub them in. The white cast is another problem as the sunscreen stays on the skin’s surface rather than being absorbed.

So, you cannot really blame mineral sunscreens because that is how they are made, and the ingredients are chosen to stay on the skin.

This is the best Korean mineral sunscreen out there and is the go-to sunscreen for many people. It is highly recommended and has a lot of positive reviews.

Pros:

• It is very lightweight and suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.

• It contains centella asiatica and houttuynia cordata extracts that can soothe and moisturize the skin.

• The white cast is very minimal.

• It is non-sticky and non-greasy that absorbs quickly into the skin to leave it moisturized and refreshed.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Zinc Oxide, Propanediol Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone,, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Ectoin, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Caprylyl Methicone, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin.

This is another Korean mineral sunscreen that people recommend and has positive reviews. has a non-sticky and non-greasy formula that absorbs smoothly into the skin.

Pros:

• It is lightweight and absorbs into your skin to give it a matte finish.

• It is suitable for all skin types.

• There is no white cast.

Cons:

• The con with this product is the scent as it can be strong for some people.

What ingredients does it contain?

Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract, Carex Humillis Root Extract, Bergamot Fruit Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Lime Oil, Orange Peel Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dipropylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Acerola Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Mistletoe Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract.

Now, this is a mineral sunscreen you might not have heard about but has some positive reviews.

Pros:

• It should be suitable for sensitive skin types.

• It is cruelty-free and free from artificial colours, mineral oil, and fragrances and contains no parabens.

• It absorbs into your skin nicely.

Cons:

• There can be a white cast for some skin tones.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Cyclohexasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Dibutyl Adipate, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Betaine, Magnesium Sulfate, Grape Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Inositol, Aluminum Hydroxide, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Adenosine, Glycerin, Squalane, Allantoin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Artemisia capillaris Extract(0.005%), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tocopherol.

A non-nano physical sunscreen formulated in a gentle formula that offers sun protection with a tone-up effect to brighten up your skin tone instantly.

Pros:

• It brightens the skin because of the ingredient calamine.

• The white cast is minimal.

• It is reef-safe, ocean-friendly, non-nano, and free from artificial fragrance.

• It is paraben-free, sulfate-free, alcohol-free, EU allergen free, and has minimal ingredients.

• In a blendable texture, quickly absorbs into the skin and adheres nicely to the skin without caking.

• It is formulated with Bamboo water to soothe and moisturize sensitive skin.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Disiloxane, Moringa oleifera Seed Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Rosmarinus Rosemary Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Black Currant Seed Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Madecassoside, Fructan, Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Biosaccharide Gum-4 Pear Fruit Extract, Peach Fruit Extract, Melon Fruit Extract, Ivy Leaf/stem Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Jasmine Flower Water, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Octyldodecanol, Maltodextrin, Butylene Glycol.

This is a non-nano mineral sunscreen that is made for sensitive skin as it helps to calm and tone up the skin.

Pros:

• No white cast and should be suitbale for all skin tones.

• Made for sensitive skin, and contains 10,000 ppm of tea tree leaf and Truecica.

• It can help to calm and soothe the skin.

• The sunscreen is also free of 20 types of artificial ingredients, making it safe for daily use.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water(378,000 ppm), Cyclopentasiloxane, Zinc Oxide, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Propanediol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lavender Oil, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Dimethicone, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Resveratrol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Adenosine, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Glycolipids, Pear Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Linalool, Limonene.

This is a mineral sunscreen that should be suitable for you if you have dry or sensitive skin because it contains moisturizing and soothing ingredients.

Pros:

• Suitable for all skin types and skin tones.

• It is formulated with hyaluronic acid, inositol, and panthenol to keep hydration levels high, as well as betaine to soothe and brighten skin.

• The non-sticky formula absorbs oil to produce a soft matte finish.

• It is suitable for dry/irritated sensitive skin.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Isododecane, Polyglycery1-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane,1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Inositol, Panthenol.

This is another mineral sunscreen that many people recommended and is made for sensitive skin.

Pros:

• A mild physical sunscreen with SPF50+ PA++++ that shields your skin against UVA/UVB rays.

• It is formulated with vitamins and skin-protecting ingredients to keep the skin healthy.

• The creamy formula can be spread evenly without leaving a white cast and sticky feeling.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Purified Water, Zinc Oxide, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Disiloxane, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Broccoli Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Madecassoside, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Panthenol.

This is the last mineral sunscreen on this list and we saw this sunscreen recommended a lot of times. It is non-nano sunscreen infused with a mild and gentle formula that offers high UVA and UVB protection.

Pros:

• It is formulated with centella asiatica extract, niacinamide, and chamomilla recutita flower extract.

• It helps brighten your skin and gives a radiant glow.

• The lightweight formula helps control excess oil production in the skin giving you a mattified look throughout the day.

• It is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin.

• It is free from phthalates, SLS/ SLES, mineral oil, and colorants.

Cons:

• None.

What ingredients does it contain?

Water, Cyclomethicone, Zinc Oxide (CI 77947), Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Matricaria Flower Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Tribehenin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ceresin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Glucose, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Glyceryl Caprylate, Adenosine.

• Anua 5-Zero Mild Sun Cream SPF 50 PA++++

• Benton Skin Fit Mineral Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++

• Dr.Different – Double Defense Sun Block

• ETUDE – Soon Jung Directors Mineral Filter Sun Cream

• ROUND LAB – 365 Derma Relief Sun Cream

• Suntique I’m Pure Cica Suncream SPF 50+/PA++++

We recommend going with Dr.G Green, Axis-Y, or the Etude house sunprise sunscreens.

You can also use Isntree hyaluronic acid sunscreen because it is not only a mineral sunscreen but also moisturizes your skin making it perfect for sensitive skin types.

Note: all of the 8 sunscreens would have a minimal white cast.

• CENTELLA AIR-FIT SUNCREAM PLUS SPF50+ PA++++

• DEWYTREE Urban Shade Anti-Pollution Sun, SPF 50+, PA ++++

• Dr. Jart+ Every Sun Day Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+

• FANCL Sunguard 50+ Protect UV SPF50+ PA++++

• Torriden – DIVE-IN Mild Suncream

• MISSHA – All Around Safe Block Cotton Sun

• Pyunkang Yul – ATO Mild Sun Cream

• YADAH – Oh My Sun Protection Tone Up Base SPF50+ PA++++ 

• THANK YOU FARMER – Safe Sun Fluid Age 0880  SPF50+ PA++++

• VILLAGE 11 FACTORY – Pink Calming Tone Up Sunblock

• PESTLO Safe Recipe Sun Essence