Ditch greasy SPF - this featherlight sunscreen feels like nothing on skin
Cast your mind back to 2015 and you'll remember how greasy, sticky and pore-clogging the sunscreens were.
Thankfully, we've come a long way since then and innovative UV filters and new formulas have meant a huge surge in fantastic SPFs that are actually a joy to wear.
None more so than the sunscreens hailing from Korea. It's only been a couple of years since viral Korean formulas have graced UK shores and, to be frank, we've never looked back.
As a beauty expert, I've tried my fair share of Korean sunscreens, but one product that has always stood head and shoulders above the rest is Thank You Farmer's Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++.
Urgh, my love for this sunscreen knows no bounds. I'm not exaggerating, it's just incredible.
With a silky, smooth and runny texture it feels almost (as its name suggests) like an essence. It blends effortlessly into the skin, with minimal rubbing, and quickly melts in without feeling a mask or leaving a white cast.
Formulated with calming ingredients like aloe leaf extract and lotus water, Thank You Farmer's Sun Project Light Sun Essence SPF50+ PA+++, gives you a high level of sun protection without clogging your pores, leaving your skin feeling greasy or an annoying white cast. It's suitable for even the oiliest skin type and helps to soothe and restore a damaged skin barrier. BUY NOW FOR £20
Packed with soothing ingredients like lotus water, bamboo extract, and aloe leaf extract, this sunscreen helps calm inflammation, making it ideal for those with redness, rosacea or a compromised skin barrier.
It goes on like a dream and has a light, fresh scent. However, because it does contain a small amount of fragrance, those with very sensitive or reactive skin might prefer Thank You Farmer's Sun Project Skin Relief Sun Cream, which is completely fragrance-free.
Don't believe the hype I'm giving this SPF? Don't just take my word for it, buyers who've already snapped it up are leaving amazing reviews too. More Trending
One review from hollie12 said: 'This is so lightweight it really is like an essence. No white case, a nice soft matte finish, and doesn't sting my eyes!'
A review left by a user named Gwyneth said: 'A really good option which is nice to wear on the skin and works well with other products. It has a good lightweight texture and feels high quality.'
And, a review from Jess reads: 'I have used the Thank You Farmer suncream for the last 3 years, all my family now do too. I bought this to use as a lighter option, and it sinks in really well and does not feel like you are wearing suncream at all. Make up also sits well on top. I've yet to test it in bright sunlight but I'm hopeful it will give good sun protection like the other options from this brand!'
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