☀️sunscreen tier list, ranked purely on what happens under makeup

SPF number means nothing to me if it pills by 11am. two years of patch tests got us here.

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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+

still the standard. sinks in in under a minute, zero cast, foundation glides right over it

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen

close second, slightly more of a dewy finish which some people won't want under matte makeup

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Sun Serum

everyone talks about the centella ampoule and skips this, it's the better daily wear of the two (patch test first)

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF41

great skin, slight sheen that pills a little under heavier foundation days

Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF40

texture holds up fine, the US pricing for the size is a genuine scam though

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Fluid SPF60

dropping this one, some cast on deeper skin tones despite the name. spf every day anyway

Anessa Perfect UV Sunscreen Skincare Milk

best water resistance on this list by far, but pills under two layers of anything. not moving it up

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