5 ON YOUR SIDE: Korean sunscreen

Korean sunscreens, often called K-beauty sunscreens, have exploded in popularity, with social media users praising their lightweight feel and claims of better sun protection. But do they really outperform the sunscreens sold in the U.S.? Consumer Reports decided to find out.

Consumer Reports purchased six sunscreens from three popular K-beauty brands—Beauty of Joseon, Innisfree, and Round Lab. Because each brand sells both a Korean formula and a separate U.S. version, CR tested the products head-to-head.

The results showed that all three Korean formulas provided better protection than their U.S. counterparts. According to Consumer Reports health editor Trisha Calvo, the biggest difference was in protection against UVB rays, which are responsible for sunburn.

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