Sunscreen

What is Sunscreen?

Korea's strongest export category, built on elegant high-protection textures that solved the white-cast and heaviness problems Western sunscreens had.

Why does Sunscreen matter when sourcing Korean cosmetics?

It is also the most regulated category in the catalogue. Sunscreen is an OTC drug in the US, a special cosmetic requiring full registration in China, and a functional cosmetic in Korea — so the approval route, the permitted filters and the label claims all change per market.

At a glance

Category

Formulation

Also known as

선크림

Korean term

선크림

Last reviewed

July 23, 2026

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