Daily UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 36 — Reddit Reviews
by innisfree
Updated August 4, 2026
Lightweight and non-comedogenic, works well for acne-prone skin
What the community says
Chemical sunscreen with SPF 36 favored for its lightweight, non-comedogenic formula and minimal white cast, though known to irritate sensitive eyes and can feel greasy or heavy on oily/acne-prone skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 29 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Lightweight and non-comedogenic, works well for acne-prone skin
- Minimal to no white cast even with recommended thick application
- Feels soft and glowy after absorption, suitable for layering under makeup
Watch out for
- Can cause redness and irritation, particularly in sensitive or rosacea-prone skin
- Formula can feel greasy and heavy, especially on oily or combination skin
- May irritate eyes and burn, making it unsuitable for sensitive eyes
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Real Reddit threads
29 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty +4 more
“Innisfree Daily UV Defense Sunscreen 36 SPF – 5/10”
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“Pros: Good value for money.”
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“Cons: Broke me out, a little too oily.”
Cautionary
“I like some of innisfree’s other products (sebum care sunscreen, sheet masks, green tea serum)”
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“I like some of innisfree’s other products”
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“sebum care sunscreen”
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“Innisfree. Its awesome.”
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“I barely feel like its there”
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“and no whitecast.”
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“Interesting-odd you find a heavy white cast with Innisfree one.”
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“I use it daily, it is my hg sunscreen.”
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“I get minimal to no white cast and I put a thick layer.”
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“innisfree ‘daily uv defense sunscreen’ OR kiehl’s ’better screen uv serum’”
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“this has been my main routine:”
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“i kind of alternate products but this has been my main routine”
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“I'm still so mad Innisfree reformulated their daily uv defense with the repackaging a few years ago”
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“my old HG mineral face sunscreen”
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“reformulated their daily uv defense”
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