5 Sunscreens That Actually Helped Me Even My Skin Tone (And Didn’t Ruin My Face)

I’ve always felt like sunscreen is one of those things everyone says you “have to use,” but most of them either leave a weird white cast, make your face greasy, or just break you out and make your skin worse. 

I don’t like recommending anything unless I’ve looked deep into it. reviews, ingredients, what skin type it suits, and how it really behaves on skin.

So these five sunscreens are the ones that actually made sense to me. I’ve picked them carefully, based on different skin types. because not everyone needs the same thing. Some people are oily, some dry, some are struggling with sensitivity or acne. And if you’re trying to fix uneven tone like me, you already know how important daily sunscreen is.

01.Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Cream

This one’s literally everywhere in Korea. It's their top rated sunscreen for a reason. It’s super hydrating like, if your skin is dry or flaky, this feels like a moisturizer and sunscreen together. There’s no white cast, the texture is light, and it absorbs fast. The finish is dewy, but not greasy unless your skin is already oily. I wouldn’t recommend it for oily or acne-prone types, but for dry to normal skin, it feels really calming and juicy. Plus, no fragrance.

02.Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sunscreens

(This is a bonus double review, because BOJ is too good to leave one out. I’ve used both and they’re different enough that you might prefer one over the other,depending on your skin type.)

1.Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics

This one is slightly more nourishing. It’s perfect for normal to dry skin. It still feels light on the face, but leaves a soft glow ,not oily, just hydrated. It absorbs quickly and doesn’t feel sticky at all. Also fragrance free like the other one. If your skin is leaning dry or you want something a bit more comforting, this version is better.

2.Relief Sun: Aqua Fresh

This one is more of an everyday go to for combination to oily skin. It’s light, doesn’t feel greasy, and it gives this really natural skin-like finish. No fake glow, no powdery matte either. It’s just... normal, in a good way. Zero fragrance, zero white cast, and it doesn’t mess with your skin barrier. I didn’t get any breakouts from this one, even when I was using actives like acids and retinoids.

03.Derma Co 1% Hyaluronic Aqua Gel

Honestly, I didn’t expect much from this because it’s an Indian brand and the price is super affordable. But it ended up being my favorite sunscreen. The texture is a gel not cream, not watery and it sinks into the skin almost instantly. No white cast, no greasy layer, and it actually leaves your skin feeling hydrated. If you have oily or combination skin, this is perfect. It doesn’t make your face sweat either. Fragrance-free and just simple, clean, and good.


04.Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum

This one feels almost like a skincare serum with sunscreen built in. It’s very lightweight, matte, but not dry-matte. Great for people who break out easily or have sensitive skin. I didn’t feel any irritation, and it actually calms down redness a little. The texture is soft and thin ,perfect if you want something that won’t clog your pores or feel thick in humid weather. Honestly, I’d recommend this one to anyone with acne-prone or reactive skin.

05.Anua Zero Cast Sunscreen

Okay, I know Anua is one of those “overhyped” brands on social media, and I wasn’t expecting much either. But this sunscreen is surprisingly nice. It’s lightweight, easy to spread, and leaves this silky finish that doesn’t look too shiny. It’s water-resistant too, which is rare. The only thing is, if your skin is sensitive or already irritated, it might sting a bit, so patch test first. But for oily or acne prone skin that doesn’t react easily, it’s a solid option.

So Guyzzz !!!!!

I know sunscreen can feel like a chore, but if you’re serious about fixing uneven skin tone or preventing dark marks, this is the product you can’t skip. You don’t have to wear the same sunscreen as everyone else, pick one that matches your skin type and how your skin feels that day. These five (plus the bonus BOJ duo) are not perfect for everyone, but they’re honest picks. I’ve gone through a lot of trial and error to choose them.

I’m not writing this to sell something. I’m writing this so no one has to waste time like I did.

If you’ve used any of these, or you have your own favorite that works better, you can tell me. I’m still learning too...