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Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Dr. Althea
Updated October 12, 2026
SPF 50+ with green tea and centella for calm protection; white cast risk.
What the community says
A chemical SPF 50+ cream with green tea water, niacinamide, and centella extracts, aimed at sensitive, acne-prone combination skin wanting a natural-to-glowy finish. It layers comfortably, but deeper skin tones may see a white cast from one UV filter.
What this means for you
What people love
- Natural finish without the usual greasy sunscreen look
- Calming, barrier-supporting formula
- Doesn't break out acne-prone skin; blends in cleanly
Watch out for
Product details
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Real Reddit threads — 22 mentions across 16 threads
Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ Cream on Reddit, in one place — 16 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/AsianBeauty and 2 more, summarized.
“the only 3 spfs that have been amazing for me”
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“are Isntree Watery Sun Gel or Serum Spf 50 and Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh Spf 50.”
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“in just natural finish and no breakouts”
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“Dr. Althea green tea SPF: my FAVOURITE SPF!”
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“Most other spfs that i’ve tried in the past made my skin look greasy, but this one sits so nicely.”
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“My updated skincare routine for sensitive, acne prone combo skin + a damaged skin barrier”
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“Current fav is Dr. Althea green tea fresh sunscreen.”
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“Just ordered the Numbuzin spf and iunik spf water to try!”
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“I'll give your Althea one a try once I've narrowed down the current inventory”
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“Dr. Althea - Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen (absolutely love this. Doesn't break me out and blends in so well)”
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“I use the Dr Althea sunscreen too.”
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“absolutely love this. Doesn't break me out and blends in so well”
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“I am currently trying out the Dr Althea Green Tea Fresh Sunscreen.”
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“It's performing well so far.”
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“I haven’t heard of that brand! Will def take a look, thank you!”
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“both Dr. Althea sunscreens”
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“can leave a white cast, especially on deeper skin tones”
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“If that is a concern you have, I suggest avoiding sunscreens with this UV filter.”
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