Now if you’re someone with dry skin and have tried American sunscreens, you would have experienced some sort of irritation, redness, or breakouts. Then trying out Korean sunscreens should be a really good option.

If you have dry or dehydrated sensitive skin, you will have to look for mineral and chemical Korean sunscreens that are oil-free, non-greasy, replace makeup at some times, and should be able to absorb into the skin quickly.

Also, make sure the PA rating of these sunscreens is PA++++ (this is the best rating).

Note: unlike chemical sunscreens, mineral sunscreens might leave a white cast on the skin.

You shouldn’t fully rely on Korean sunscreens for protecting your skin because they are a bit controversial. So we recommend using another American sunscreen along with the Korean sunscreen (Korean sunscreens are very light and should absorb into the skin properly).

We chose each Korean sunscreen based on how commonly it was used by people with dry skin and how many times it popped up on our radar.

The sunscreens we got in this product review use a combination of mineral and chemical UV filters so they should work for every type of dry skin.

The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics (SPF50+ PA++++) was one of the common Korean sunscreens that were used by people with dry skin. It is a lightweight and creamy type sunscreen that’s comfortable on the skin. It contains rice and grain-fermented extracts (rich in vitamins B, C, E, amino acids, and minerals) which helps to calm and moisturize dry skin and also give a brightening effect to the skin.

It provides a combination of mineral and chemical UV filters

Price: $

Rating: 10/10

Colour and texture: white and creamy texture

• It absorbs quickly into the skin without pilling or white cast.

• It contains 4 UV filters (Uvinul A Plus, Octyl Triazone, Tinosorb M, and Iscotrizinol).

• Suitable for really dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

• Doesn’t sting the eyes.

• It is fragrance and essential-oil free.

• It gives a glow and a less shiny appearance on the skin.

• It can be used for lighter and darker skin tones.

• Feels like a lightweight moisturizer and not a sunscreen.

• It is not sticky or slippery and you can it several times on the skin.

• Great to use under makeup and doesn’t leave a cakey finish.

None.

Apply this sunscreen as the last step in your skincare routine.

Water, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract (30%), Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Coco-caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Rice Germ Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Monascus/Rice Ferment, Pentylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Sugarcane Extract, Kelp Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Aspergillus Ferment, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate.

The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel is a lightweight moisturizing sunscreen with Centella Asiatica and 8 types of hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture, and minimize irritation, redness, and dehydration.

It provides a combination of mineral and chemical UV filters

Price: $

Rating: 10/10

Colour and texture: white and watery texture

• It locks in moisture and minimizes irritation, redness, and dehydration.

• It contains 5 UV filters (Octyl salicylate, Homosalate, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, Uvinul A Plus). 

• It is fragrance-free and alcohol-free.

• It feels more like a lightweight moisturizer and not a sunscreen.

• It doesn’t feel sticky or slippery on the skin.

• Doesn’t sting the eyes.

• Suitable for lighter and darker skin tones.

• Suitable for really dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

• It absorbs quickly into the skin without pilling or white cast.

• Great to use under makeup.

• It provides a dewy finish but not a shiny finish on the skin.

None.

Apply this sunscreen as the last step in your skincare routine.

Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Dibutyl Adipate, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Polysilicone-15, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Olive Fruit Oil, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceteth-10, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Decyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Astaxanthin, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Corsrx Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+/ PA+++ is a combination of physical and chemical filters that feels more like a lightweight moisturizer and not a sunscreen.

Its gentle soothing formulation with aloe vera leaf extract helps to soothe and moisturize the skin while providing protection against harmful UV rays, plus it doesn’t leave any white cast or greasy residue, making it a great option for all skin tones.

Price: $

Rating: 10/10

Colour and texture: white and smooth texture

• It does not leave a white cast and is fragrance-free.

• It contains 3 UV filters (Titanium Dioxide, Octinoxate, and Tinosorb S).

• Suitable for really dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

• Should be suitable for all skin tones.

• It doesn’t feel sticky or slippery on the skin.

• It absorbs quickly into the skin without pilling or white cast.

• Great to use under makeup.

• Doesn’t sting the eyes.

It pills up (for some people).

Apply this sunscreen as the last step in your skincare routine.

Ethyl hexyl methoxycinnamate, glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, polymethyl methacrylate, cetearyl alcohol, Candela aloe leaf extract (1,100 ppm (weight)), propylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyltriazine, phenylbenzimidazolesulfonic acid, dicaprylyl carbonate, potassium cetyl phosphate, ethanol, dimethicone, aluminum hydroxide, stearic acid, caprylic glycol Acrylate / C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, carbomer, glyceryl stearate, butylene glycol, titanium dioxide, C14-22 alcohol, ), Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, tocopheryl acetate, phage-100 stearate, silica, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, xanthan gum, triethanolamine, sodium hydroxide, perfume, phenoxyethanol, The sodium dt Avon.

PURITO Centella Green Level Safe Sun SPF 50+ Pa++++ is a chemical sunscreen that contains a lot of antioxidants and moisturizing ingredients but not much SPF protection.

Price: $

Rating: 5/10 for use as sunscreen and 10/10 for use as a moisturizer

Colour and texture: yellow and creamy texture

• A fantastic moisturizer that is suitable for really dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

• No pilling.

• It absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a sticky feeling on the skin.

• It does not leave a white cast.

• Doesn’t sting the eyes.

• Great to use under makeup.

• It is fragrance, alcohol, and mineral oil-free.

It only contains 2 UV filters (Uvinul A Plus and Octyl Triazone), while that is broad-spectrum, they could have added another UV filter (like Tinosorb, which would give you UVB, UVA-1, and UVA-2).

Apply this sunscreen as the last step in your skincare routine.

Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Silica, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Centella Asiatica Extract (4315 ppm), Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

SCINIC Enjoy Super Mild Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ is another combination of mineral and chemical sunscreen that sits at the top along with the other sunscreens we talked about.

Price: $$

Rating: 10/10

Colour and texture:  light yellow cream and dewy texture.

• It is extremely hydrating and moisturizing to the point where you can just skip a moisturizer.

• It contains 5 UV filters (Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, Octyl Triazone, and Iscotrizinol).

• Suitable for really dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

• Does not contain fragrance.

• Doesn’t leave a white cast or a greasy feeling on the skin and absorbs quickly into the skin.

• Suitable for all skin tones.

• Doesn’t sting the eyes.

Contains alcohol but shouldn’t be a problem.

Apply this sunscreen as the last step in your skincare routine. You can also skip a moisturizer.

Purified Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyltriazone, Niacinamide, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methyl Glucose Distearate, Sodium Acrylate Crosspolymer- 2, Decyl Glucoside, Acrylate/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylyl Methicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Adenosine, Panthenol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum.

HANSKIN Sun Cover UV Cream SPF50+ PA++++ is a mineral sunscreen that is similar to the Corsrx aloe soothing sunscreen. It feels more like a moisturizer than a sunscreen.

Note: We couldn’t find much information on this product but from the 2 reviews we saw, they said that it is great for dry skin and they would highly recommend it.

Price: $$

Rating: 10/10

Colour and texture: white and creamy texture.

• It contains triple hyaluronic acid and aloe vera extract to keep the skin moist and hydrated for a long time.

• Suitable for really dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

• It absorbs quickly into the skin giving it a finished look.

• Helps correct dull skin.

None.

Apply this sunscreen as the last step in your skincare routine.

A third-party website said it is a physical sunscreen containing Zinc Oxide & Titanium dioxide.

AHC Natural Perfection Pro Shield Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ is a mineral sunscreen that is similar to the HANSKIN and Corsrx sunscreens we discussed earlier.

Price: $$

Rating: 10/10

Colour and texture: white and creamy texture.

• Suitable for really dry/dehydrated sensitive skin.

• Contains zinc oxide.

• It is not only a sunscreen that provides protection against UVA, UVB, and infrared blue light but also a cream packed with really high antioxidant, soothing, and moisturizing ingredients.

None.

Apply this sunscreen as the last step in your skincare routine.

Purified Water, Zinc Oxide, Propanediol, Cocoa-Caprylate/Caprate, Methylpropanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cyclomethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Butyl Avocadate, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Acacia Macrostachya Seed Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Stearoxy PG-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Fragrance, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Dipropylene Glycol, Sunflower Seed Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, t-Butyl Alcohol, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Green Tea Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, PEG-8, Menthyl Lactate, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Tocopherol, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Ceramide NP, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Pantolactone, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract, Propyl Gallate, Glycine, Biotin, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Alpha-Bisabolol, Soluble Collagen, Madecassoside, Phytic Acid, Propolis Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phosphatidylcholine, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Panax Notoginseng Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Lysine, Alanine, Proline, Arginine, Threonine.

To be honest, all of these sunscreens should be suitable for you as they all contain really high hydrating and moisturizing ingredients along with proper sun protection except for the Purito sunscreen.

The only thing you need to keep in mind is whether the sunscreen should be a mineral or a chemical (although both will still work for dry skin types).

• A’PIEU Pure Block Daily Sunscreen Cream SPF45/PA+++ 50ml (It is a chemical sunscreen that is great for darker skin tones and is highly moisturizing).

• Etude House Soon Jung Mild Defence Sun Cream SPF49 PA++ (it is a mineral sunscreen that is highly moisturizing).