Anonymous
04/23/2026 07:43
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Korean sun screen all the way.
Posts like these are unhelpful. Vaguer than vague.
DP.
Not a Korean one, but Japanese -- OMI Verdio Moisture gel is amazing. I've mentioned it here in sunscreen threads numerous times. You can buy a large bottle with pump or a small bottle that fits in your pocket or bag.
https://www.yesstyle.com/en/omi-verdio-uv-moisture-gel-n-spf-50-pa/info.html/pid.1122995914
I gave up on Elta MD years ago. I tried at least 5 different products in the line (yes, I realize formulations could've changes in the past 10 years or whenever). The tinted ones dried my skin out and made me look weird shades of orange. The non-tinted mineral ones gave made me look space-alien blueish gray, like most mineral sunscreens do, and caked onto my stubble (I'm a guy) if I didn't shave that morning or the night before.
I have never understood the love/enthusiasm for Elta MD.
I've been using the Verdio sunscreen for years. I switched from Korean ones back during the big testing scandal during the pandemic. I remember liking one from a French brand Avene (vague, I know!), but I didn't like another, and can't remember which. Laroche Posay US formulations I've found awful across the board. Many of them contain SD Alcohol, which my skin hates. And the non-alcohol mineral ones turn me space-alien blueish gray. The European formulations are better, but again I can't remember which I liked.
People use Elta MD because it’s one of the best options you can legitimately buy. I’m not comfortable ordering European or Korean sunscreens from sketchy websites. The ingredients in these sunscreens aren’t approved in the US. When I go to Europe, I stock up on LRP UVmune 400
They aren’t approved due to stupid bureaucracy. Not because they aren’t safe. But you do you. I’ve been ordering biore aqua rich from the Japanese taste website for like 5 years and haven’t died yet. Also haven’t gotten sunburned , or had a breakout.
It isn’t they I think they are unsafe. I buy Avene and LRP sunscreens in Europe. The companies arent legally allowed to sell these products in the US/ship to US. This is why you have to buy from the third party websites if wanting to buy from US. Using these types of websites increases risk of credit card theft, counterfeit product, or items getting seized at customs.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 21:46
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
Anonymous
04/22/2026 21:38
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
Anonymous wrote:Looking for a reasonably priced ($35 or under) facial sunscreen that feels light and won't break me out. I loved the Apostrophe sunscreen but they went out of business. I've been using the trader Joe's mineral sunscreen and like the feel and texture but the smell is off to me...it almost has a faint BO smell so I need something else!
Neutrogena beach defense for kids in ultra sheer. If you want tinted then Cerave or elf.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 15:34
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
The Asian brands sold at Sephora would not be the same as the ones sold overseas. Like Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence (Japanese) and Skin1004 Centella Hylalu-Cica Water-Fit (Korean). I order from Yami because it ships quickly.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 15:25
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
Has anyone tried the innisfree
Daily UV Defense Invisible Korean Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++ (they have this at Sephora).
Daily UV Defense Invisible Korean Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++ (they have this at Sephora).
Anonymous
04/22/2026 15:16
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
La prairie is what I use.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 14:34
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Korean sun screen all the way.
Posts like these are unhelpful. Vaguer than vague.
DP.
Not a Korean one, but Japanese -- OMI Verdio Moisture gel is amazing. I've mentioned it here in sunscreen threads numerous times. You can buy a large bottle with pump or a small bottle that fits in your pocket or bag.
https://www.yesstyle.com/en/omi-verdio-uv-moisture-gel-n-spf-50-pa/info.html/pid.1122995914
I gave up on Elta MD years ago. I tried at least 5 different products in the line (yes, I realize formulations could've changes in the past 10 years or whenever). The tinted ones dried my skin out and made me look weird shades of orange. The non-tinted mineral ones gave made me look space-alien blueish gray, like most mineral sunscreens do, and caked onto my stubble (I'm a guy) if I didn't shave that morning or the night before.
I have never understood the love/enthusiasm for Elta MD.
I've been using the Verdio sunscreen for years. I switched from Korean ones back during the big testing scandal during the pandemic. I remember liking one from a French brand Avene (vague, I know!), but I didn't like another, and can't remember which. Laroche Posay US formulations I've found awful across the board. Many of them contain SD Alcohol, which my skin hates. And the non-alcohol mineral ones turn me space-alien blueish gray. The European formulations are better, but again I can't remember which I liked.
People use Elta MD because it’s one of the best options you can legitimately buy. I’m not comfortable ordering European or Korean sunscreens from sketchy websites. The ingredients in these sunscreens aren’t approved in the US. When I go to Europe, I stock up on LRP UVmune 400[/quote]
A few here recommended this one. Has anyone purchased from https://www.stylevana.com/? It came up in my search.
I’ve gotten Asian sunscreen from stylevana and it was legit. It took like a month to arrive though.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 14:32
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Korean sun screen all the way.
Posts like these are unhelpful. Vaguer than vague.
DP.
Not a Korean one, but Japanese -- OMI Verdio Moisture gel is amazing. I've mentioned it here in sunscreen threads numerous times. You can buy a large bottle with pump or a small bottle that fits in your pocket or bag.
https://www.yesstyle.com/en/omi-verdio-uv-moisture-gel-n-spf-50-pa/info.html/pid.1122995914
I gave up on Elta MD years ago. I tried at least 5 different products in the line (yes, I realize formulations could've changes in the past 10 years or whenever). The tinted ones dried my skin out and made me look weird shades of orange. The non-tinted mineral ones gave made me look space-alien blueish gray, like most mineral sunscreens do, and caked onto my stubble (I'm a guy) if I didn't shave that morning or the night before.
I have never understood the love/enthusiasm for Elta MD.
I've been using the Verdio sunscreen for years. I switched from Korean ones back during the big testing scandal during the pandemic. I remember liking one from a French brand Avene (vague, I know!), but I didn't like another, and can't remember which. Laroche Posay US formulations I've found awful across the board. Many of them contain SD Alcohol, which my skin hates. And the non-alcohol mineral ones turn me space-alien blueish gray. The European formulations are better, but again I can't remember which I liked.
People use Elta MD because it’s one of the best options you can legitimately buy. I’m not comfortable ordering European or Korean sunscreens from sketchy websites. The ingredients in these sunscreens aren’t approved in the US. When I go to Europe, I stock up on LRP UVmune 400
They aren’t approved due to stupid bureaucracy. Not because they aren’t safe. But you do you. I’ve been ordering biore aqua rich from the Japanese taste website for like 5 years and haven’t died yet. Also haven’t gotten sunburned , or had a breakout.
Anonymous
04/22/2026 14:28
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
Anonymous wrote:I found Anessa by Shiseido based on recs to look at asian sunscreens on this and other forums. I had tried good, and TJs, Elta, and every other "good for oily skin" sunscreens that are generally recommended, and hated them all. They all made me feel like i had rubbed crisco on my face. The anessa one feels invisible within 2 minutes of applying.
When i go to asia, this is a legit brand that is front and center of every midrange drug store and beauty store, so nothing shady about it. It's just that apparently the FDA has been stuck in pergatory and hasn't approved any new spf ingredients for 30 years so we're stuck with 1980s icky technology while the rest of the world moves forward.
Do you have a link to the Asian version? I also will only use Japanese or Korean sunscreen for the face, anything approved for USA burns my eyes and breaks me out, it’s ridiculous. I’ve been using Biore Aqua watery essence but the newer Japanese formulation isn’t as good as the older one IMO
Anonymous
04/22/2026 12:57
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
Anonymous wrote:I use the japanese formulation of the Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
This one?
https://www.yesstyle.com/en/tcuc.USD/coc.US/info.html/pid.1122056968?cpid=1133952846&googtrans=en&utm_source=GoogleAds&utm_campaign=23376353167&utm_term=&utm_content=193172514431_788700583387&utm_medium=Shopping&bac=WF9AE8QU&mcg=paidsearch&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23376353167&gbraid=0AAAAAD3WTkmiHuiaiIEG34FhYf574SjcN&gclid=CjwKCAjw46HPBhAMEiwASZpLRBbSfrLRKd3BS6q7hiVkV8wCaa4kjVilOn5dTDVPAUxb-L6v06jI2BoCRPAQAvD_BwE
Anonymous
04/22/2026 12:52
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Korean sun screen all the way.
Posts like these are unhelpful. Vaguer than vague.
DP.
Not a Korean one, but Japanese -- OMI Verdio Moisture gel is amazing. I've mentioned it here in sunscreen threads numerous times. You can buy a large bottle with pump or a small bottle that fits in your pocket or bag.
https://www.yesstyle.com/en/omi-verdio-uv-moisture-gel-n-spf-50-pa/info.html/pid.1122995914
I gave up on Elta MD years ago. I tried at least 5 different products in the line (yes, I realize formulations could've changes in the past 10 years or whenever). The tinted ones dried my skin out and made me look weird shades of orange. The non-tinted mineral ones gave made me look space-alien blueish gray, like most mineral sunscreens do, and caked onto my stubble (I'm a guy) if I didn't shave that morning or the night before.
I have never understood the love/enthusiasm for Elta MD.
I've been using the Verdio sunscreen for years. I switched from Korean ones back during the big testing scandal during the pandemic. I remember liking one from a French brand Avene (vague, I know!), but I didn't like another, and can't remember which. Laroche Posay US formulations I've found awful across the board. Many of them contain SD Alcohol, which my skin hates. And the non-alcohol mineral ones turn me space-alien blueish gray. The European formulations are better, but again I can't remember which I liked.
People use Elta MD because it’s one of the best options you can legitimately buy. I’m not comfortable ordering European or Korean sunscreens from sketchy websites. The ingredients in these sunscreens aren’t approved in the US. When I go to Europe, I stock up on LRP UVmune 400[/quote]
A few here recommended this one. Has anyone purchased from https://www.stylevana.com/? It came up in my search.
Anonymous
04/08/2026 23:21
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
I am a huge fan of the K beauty brand Innisfree. Their sunscreen is invisible and doesn’t feel sticky-https://www.sephora.com/brand/innisfree/sunscreen-sun-protection
Anonymous
04/08/2026 19:58
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
Anonymous wrote:I love Youth to the People’s Youthscreen ($30) for my first facial sunscreen application each day. I apply it as the last step in my morning skin care routine and then apply my makeup.
Throughout the day, I reapply using Supergoop’s Resetting Powder ($35). I keep one in my car and one at home so I can reapply as needed.
I also use and like this. Sometimes you can find it on sale - I've purchased it for 50% off and stocked up.
Anonymous
04/08/2026 18:41
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
I really like the Kiehl's Better Screen™ UV Serum SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen with Collagen Peptide
Anonymous
04/08/2026 10:59
Subject: Reasonably priced facial sunscreen?
I use the japanese formulation of the Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence