Winter sunscreen recommendations: 3 Japanese sunscreens for winter UV protection

Today I recommend 3 winter sunscreens to you. Although the ultraviolet rays in winter are not as strong as in summer, effective sun protection is also essential. Let’s take a look at these 3 sunscreens together.

Winter sunscreen recommendations

As soon as summer comes, the demand for sunscreen increases rapidly, but once summer is over, it seems that sunscreen has been removed from the cosmetics industry. Although the winter sun looks gentle, sunscreen can only protect against ultraviolet rays!

Ultraviolet rays can cause melanin to deposit in the skin, making it rough and causing fine lines and spots. We buy skin care products for “anti-aging” and “early aging countermeasures” every day, but we don’t know that not using sunscreen in winter is also the culprit of skin aging!

Although the ultraviolet rays in winter are not as strong as those in summer, they still have strong "lethal power". The ultraviolet rays in February are 1.5 times stronger than those in January! Sunscreen used in winter does not need a high factor, which will burden the skin. A low SPF value is enough to resist the attack of ultraviolet rays in autumn and winter!

1Elixir Gold Tube Sunscreen

Sun protection value: SPF30·PA++++

Reference price: 35ml, 3024 yen (tax included)

Although it is an earlier product launched by Elixir, it won the Cosme Award in 2017. It is a product that combines sunscreen, lotion and isolation into one, and can be used by people with sensitive skin.

The texture is relatively moist, so you don’t have to worry about it drying out. After applying it on your face, you can feel a protective film formed to keep your skin hydrated. It's very light and thin, and the subsequent makeup is also very smooth.

2. Curel Moisturizing Sunscreen Cream

Sun protection value: SPF30·PA++

Reference price: 30g, 1620 yen (tax included)

A physical sunscreen with a relatively low SPF value, designed specifically for dry, sensitive skin. Contains moisturizing ingredients and eucalyptus extract to help the skin absorb, protect the skin from the sun and moisturize the skin at the same time.

As a sunscreen and isolation cream, it has a creamy texture and will not turn you white or feel sticky after applying it on your face. It does not contain UV absorbers and is a purely physical sunscreen.