Madecassoside Sun Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Mediheal
Updated July 29, 2026
Calming madecassoside ingredient helps reduce redness and irritation
What the community says
Lightweight SPF 50+ sunscreen with madecassoside that soothes sensitive and acne-prone skin without white cast or greasiness, favored in Korean skincare circles for calming and moisturizing benefits.
What this means for you
What people love
- Calming madecassoside ingredient helps reduce redness and irritation
- Non-comedogenic and light enough for oily and acne-prone skin
- No white cast with a dewy finish that's comfortable under makeup
Watch out for
- Not extensively water or sweat resistant, so may need reapplication for active days
- Korean version preferred, international formulations receive less love
- Some users with very dry skin may find it insufficiently moisturizing alone
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Real Reddit threads
8 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/AsianBeauty +1 more
“I switch between that one and Mediheal’s madecassoside sun serum depending on what my skin needs.”
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“Not greasy (I’m oily), no white cast and doesn’t sting my eyes.”
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“I’ve tried most of the popular Korean brands and these are the two I’ve landed on!”
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“Rejuran Turnover ampoule, Numbuzin No. 1 clear filter, and Mediheal Madecassoside Sun serum.”
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“9. Mediheal sun serum”
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“Mostly grabbed stuff for summer this time, especially a few different sunscreens because Korea has way too many options and I wanted to compare the textures.”
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“+ I bought alot of suncream and sun serums to compare which I want to post it about in the future”
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“Mediheal Madecassoside Moisture Sun Serum Blemish Repair is soothing and lightweight for me.”
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“soothing and lightweight for me”
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“Mediheal Madecassoside”
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“Best Korean SPF I’ve used is Mediheal Madecassoside Sun Serum (the Korean version, not the broad spectrum)”
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“House of Hur is very good, but it’s not water/sweat/humidity resistant.”
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“the Korean version, not the broad spectrum”
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“Mediheal Madecassoside Sun Serum”
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“This is my sweet spot! I’ve really enjoyed these for dry skin/climate:”
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