Physical Sunscreen — Reddit Reviews
by Axis-Y
Updated July 29, 2026
Balances skin well—not too oily or dry, rare in physical sunscreens
What the community says
Chemically mild mineral sunscreen with SPF50 favored in the k-beauty scene for not overdrying or over-oiling skin but notorious for white cast issues and eye stinging.
What this means for you
Backed by 6 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Balances skin well—not too oily or dry, rare in physical sunscreens
- Frequently recommended within the k-beauty community as a daily face sunscreen
- Gentle enough to tolerate with sensitive or steroid-treated skin
Watch out for
- Obvious white cast on medium or darker skin tones, sometimes turning blue
- Eye stinging reported after an hour of wear, limiting comfort for some users
- Non-matte finish can exacerbate acne and skin sensitivity for oily or acne-prone types
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads
6 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/SkincareAddiction +2 more
“Axis-Y Physical Sunscreen”
Positive
“Axis-Y Physical Sunscreen (have been very consistent with daily use eventhough I'm staying indoors.”
Positive
“it actually helps me remember that I need to wash my face at night”
Positive
“Thanks! I got ... Axis-Y Physical Sunscreen.”
Mentioned
“Morning: 5. Axis-Y Physical Sunscreen”
Mentioned
“Here's the products I use: ... and Axis-Y Physical Sunscreen.”
Mentioned
“I’ve tried them all actually, Cosrx, axis-Y, beauty of joseon, numbuzin… none of them worked for me.”
Cautionary
“Yet to find one that doesn’t break me out.”
Cautionary
“Axis-y physical sunscreen: have white cast and in my medium skin it turns blue👎🏻”
Cautionary
“not matt finishing makes my skin more sensitive I don't know why and make my acne worse!”
Cautionary
“Still bad sun protection”
Cautionary
“Axis- Y physical sunscreen”
Positive
“Sunscreen of choice for the day; right now I'm enjoying Dr. Jart Every Sun Day and Axis- Y physical sunscreen”
Positive
“right now I'm enjoying Dr. Jart Every Sun Day and Axis- Y physical sunscreen”
Positive
“Axis-y is currently my favorite.”
Mentioned
“It must not be matte because I have drier skin.”
Mentioned
“currently my favorite”
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