Comparing the Summer Sunscreens I’ve Used

My skin type: Dry, but oily around the nose.
Summer skincare routine: Hyaluronic acid toner + Hyaluronic acid ampoule + Niacinamide ampoule + Sunscreen
Skin concerns: Dark spots, small pimples, redness

💙 BENTON Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream 50ml
Rating: 3.8 out of 5

Moisturizing: Feels more oily than moisturizing. When applied over my full skincare routine, it felt heavy and pilled.
Scent: Slightly smells like Centella Asiatica extract.
Sun Protection: SPF50+ PA++++
Light Weight: Feels light when applying, but gets oily and heavy after a while.
Overall: When applied to oily areas like my nose, it made my skin very oily by the afternoon, making it less ideal for summer. However, it did provide good hydration.

💛TIAM B3 Niacin Sunscreen 50ml
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Moisturizing: Feels like a very light hydrating essence. So moisturizing that it could replace a makeup base. Almost no oiliness.
Scent: Unscented, with a slight raw ingredient smell.
Sun Protection: SPF50+ PA++++
Light Weight: Extremely light like a hydrating essence. No stickiness.
Overall: The Niacinamide seemed to brighten my face with continued use. Loved the hydrating essence feel. Wished it had a more refreshing scent.

🩵Bioré UV Aqua Rich 70g
Rating: 4.2 out of 5

Moisturizing: Feels like a very light moisturizer! Light during application and stays light after. My skin felt a bit tight over time with almost no oiliness.
Scent: Artificial cosmetic scent.
Sun Protection: SPF50+ PA++++
Light Weight: Feels light when applying, but gets oily and heavy after a while.
Overall: Light both during and after application, making it great for summer! However, the scent could be polarizing. It might have caused more small pimples for me.

💜MISSHA All-around Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel 50ml
Rating: 3.9 out of 5

Moisturizing: Felt more moisturizing than hydrating.
Scent: Characteristic MISSHA scent, maybe rose?
Sun Protection: SPF50+ PA+++
Light Weight: Expected it to be light since it’s a sun gel, but it was heavier than expected. Somewhere between a cream and an essence, making it a bit much for summer.
Overall: Might be better for winter use. The strong scent was not ideal for my face.

🩵SHINGMULNARA Oxygen water light water sun gel lotion 60ml
Rating: 4.3 out of 5

Moisturizing: Feels light and hydrating but not deeply moisturizing.
Scent: Aloe-like scent, almost unscented.
Sun Protection: SPF50+ PA++++
Light Weight: Lightest sun gel I've tried. The texture fits the name “sun gel lotion” perfectly! Feels like I barely applied anything, haha!
Overall: Great for summer use. However, as someone with dry skin, it made my skin feel tight over time. My oily-skinned friend loves this sunscreen.

🤍SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream 75ml
Rating: 4.0 out of 5

Moisturizing: Very moisturizing with excellent hydration, like a moisturizing cream.
Scent: Unscented, but the raw ingredient smell is too strong for me! 😭
Sun Protection: SPF50+ PA++++
Light Weight: Not light and a bit sticky. The moisturizing cream-like texture made my hair stick to my face when I went outside.
Overall: Might be better for winter use. Feels like it could double as a moisturizing cream. The scent was not to my liking.