Sun ProtectionChemical Sunscreen
No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ — Reddit Reviews
by numbuzin
Updated October 12, 2026
Centella-rich SPF 50+ offers lightweight, redness-calming wear; pilling remains common.
What the community says
A chemical SPF 50+ with Centella Asiatica Extract, licorice root water, and a thin, moisturizer-like finish. It fits sensitive, combination, or redness-prone routines, though humid reapplication and makeup can trigger pilling, while niacinamide-sensitive users may react.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Pills under makeup, during reapplication, and sometimes on bare skin
- Eye stinging happens for some users
- Breakouts, whiteheads, or red bumps affect some users
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
Redness/Irritation
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Centella/Cica: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 5 studies
On Reddit: For rosacea, one commenter calls it the only sunscreen they can tolerate. 9 mentions
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 142 mentions across 27 threads
numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/tretinoin, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more, summarized.
“numbuzin no1 sunscreen”
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“those are all weightless no white cast sunscreens”
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“all are chemical”
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“I have oily and acne prone skin. I recommend the Beauty of Joseon Aquafresh sunscreen or the Numbuzin No. 1 Clear Filter Sun Essence.”
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“Someone with oily as hell skin and acne lmk which of these worked for you.”
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“I see so many saying "I have oily skin" and then they recomened glowy moisturising sunscreens 🥲”
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“numbuzin - No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA ++++”
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“please try the Numbuzin 1. i think it’ll end up being high on your ranking.”
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“some recommendations I've got in the comment that I will try next summer”
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“I use skin1004 ampoule over axisy spot serum and then numbuzin clear sunscreen!”
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“best combo ever for dewy skin fr”
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“my friends ask me what i use everytime i do my skincare to school lol.”
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“Numbuzin clear filter sunscreen”
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“AM: usually water rinse”
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“Also here’s my full routine!! ❤️”
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“Numbuzin No. 1 Clear Filter! Acne prone girlie here”
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“my personal favorites are the Tocobo cica calming sun serum and the Numbuzin no.1 clear filter sun essence.”
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“For anyone looking at the ingredient list and wondering what is \"velvet extract\", it's deer antler.”
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