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Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++
Sunscreen

About this product

Lightweight mineral and chemical hybrid sunscreen gel with SPF 50+ PA++++ protection, hyaluronic acid, and soothing botanicals designed for daily UV defense.

Full ingredients

Guru Score

84%

Yay

19 experts · Strong agreement
19Gurus
17Yay
2Mixed
0Nay
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What they liked

  • Absorbs quickly without stickiness
  • Hydrating under makeup
  • Cooling, refreshing texture

What they flagged

  • Very dewy, shiny finish not for everyone
  • Can sting around the eyes
  • Requires more rubbing in than newer formulas

What the gurus are saying

This sunscreen earns consistent praise for feeling hydrating yet drying down to a dewy luminous finish that works as a light primer, making it popular with those who want moisture without stickiness. The watery gel texture is lightweight and blends invisibly across all skin tones, though some find the finish too shiny for their routine and a few note it feels heavier compared to newer Korean formulas. People with dry skin or sensitive conditions like rosacea often love it, though those prone to inflammation from hyaluronic acid may want to patch-test first.
Synthesized from 19 expert reviews · most recent take August 2026

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Yay
"The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel that's SPF 50 and PA4 pluses. Really high broadspectrum protection that is lightweight and it's all mineral vegan and layers nicely under makeup and won't peel. It's infused with hyaluronic acid, aloe vera. It's got allantoin and minerals, zinc oxide is the main filter here that really is hydrating but leaves minimal white cast and it's just a really nice one if you want a daily sunscreen or even a little bit of a blurring effect as like almost a primer before makeup."
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"The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel that's SPF 50 and PA4 pluses. Really high broadspectrum protection that is lightweight and it's all mineral vegan and layers nicely under makeup and won't peel. It's infused with hyaluronic acid, aloe vera. It's got allantoin and minerals, zinc oxide is the main filter here that really is hydrating but leaves minimal white cast and it's just a really nice one if you want a daily sunscreen or even a little bit of a blurring effect as like almost a primer before makeup."
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"It offers additional skin protection along with centella that can help to soothe and calm the skin, also contains ceramides that can help to nourish the skin moisture barrier. With that gel cream texture it absorbs really quickly and really elegant, leaves no white cast. [...] This is a great one for anyone looking for a lightweight sunscreen to use daily, especially if you have more oily combination skin and enjoy that lightweight texture with a semi dewy to slightly dewy finish."
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"The ones I really like is Isntree, that one, the hyaluronic acid one is really nice. I find that it's not mattifying but it doesn't like leave your skin looking shiny, has like a slight semi dewy finish I would say."
Yay
"Next is a sunscreen by Isntree. It is the Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel. This could be my favorite sunscreen ever. It is definitely my most repurchased. It's hydrating, it layers beautifully under pretty much everything, and it has zero white cast, and it's super affordable. So I tend to buy two or three of these at a time. I don't have any more right now, I just have too many sunscreens because I keep buying them to test them and I just can't justify a repurchase. But I can tell you I will be buying more of this. I always do."
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"The one that I'm using pretty obsessively at the moment right now is by Isntree, it is the Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel. It just feels like magic on the skin and it gives a little bit of a glow. It's deeply hydrating but it also sinks in very quickly. I find it is very forgiving, it works on every kind of skin type, and it is beautiful under makeup."
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"Next is a sunscreen by Isntree. It is the Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel. This could be my favorite sunscreen ever. It is definitely my most repurchased. It's hydrating, it layers beautifully under pretty much everything, and it has zero white cast, and it's super affordable. So I tend to buy two or three of these at a time. I don't have any more right now, I just have too many sunscreens because I keep buying them to test them and I just can't justify a repurchase. But I can tell you I will be buying more of this. I always do."
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"This is the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel, SPF 50 PA++++. I actually think this is my favorite sunscreen I've tried loads and I love them all but this is the one that I keep reaching for over and over and over again. It's lightweight but it's so silky, it just feels so lovely and it feels hydrating and my skin looks dewy but it's not too heavy, it's not too rich. It's very lightweight so if you don't like to wear sunscreen I think this might be one that would work for you. And it's as cheap as chips, it's not expensive. I keep going back to it. I think it's my favorite."
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"It's a Korean sunscreen that I found last year and I have bought this over and over and over again. It's lightweight but it's very nicely hydrating. It has that hyaluronic acid in it and it just leaves my skin feeling soft and plump. I am completely obsessed with this one too and it costs less than 20 bucks."
Yay
"Their sunscreen is great. They're hyaluronic watery sun gel. During sunscreen Armageddon, what was it now? Four, five, four or five years ago, when all these K beauty sunscreens were found out to be vastly underprotecting people for what they were advertising. The Isntree sunscreen stood the test of time there and didn't have any issues."
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"This is one of the few sunscreens that lasted through sunscreen Armageddon, mainly because it's got so many good filters and it's got five chemical filters in it, including uvinul a plus, tinosorb S and tinosorb M. And it's also got some really nice good antioxidants in here, which are great for your skin. I think tropical is one of them, and it really is a nice sunscreen. This is one of the very affordable ones as well. This one retails for about $20, and then you won't have to feel too guilty using it when it's not ridiculously expensive. So this is one I really recommend people give a try to because it's just so wonderful."
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"Their sunscreen is great. They're hyaluronic watery sun gel. During sunscreen Armageddon, what was it now? Four, five, four or five years ago, when all these K beauty sunscreens were found out to be vastly underprotecting people for what they were advertising. The Isntree sunscreen stood the test of time there and didn't have any issues."
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"Isntree had a sunscreen out and you know what passed all the tests and it's amazing sunscreen. It's got great ingredients in it and it passed the test even though all these other sunscreens were being basically disregarded for what they were. Isntree did a great job and their sunscreen was great so they already instantly gained a ton of respect for me."
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"It's a chemical sunscreen that also contains a lot of great antioxidants which help protect your skin from free radical damage as well. It's fragrance free and it also contains six filters. If you look at a lot of American U.S sunscreens, a lot of them contain three filters and a lot of them that are just mineral ones contain obviously one or two. So we have sunscreens with six filters or eight filters, it's impressive and it's something that can't be done in the US because we don't have that many filters. This stuff is wonderful."
Yay
"Isntree says this is for dry skin. It absorbs into the skin immediately, and like the name says it's a gel, so it's not sticky at all, and the shine doesn't last long. It's great for dry skin to use in all four seasons, no problem even under makeup, and it contains hyaluronic acid so it feels much more moisturizing."
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"I bought this two or three years ago and I loved it. But comparing it to the newer 2026 sunscreen versions, this cream feels pretty heavy now, because Korean sunscreens have become a lot more advanced. I recommended it two years ago, but now I'd say it's still a good one, just a little behind, you have to rub it in more."
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"Isntree says this is for dry skin. It absorbs into the skin immediately, and like the name says it's a gel, so it's not sticky at all, and the shine doesn't last long. It's great for dry skin to use in all four seasons, no problem even under makeup, and it contains hyaluronic acid so it feels much more moisturizing."
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"So many people requested I review this one, it's their main popular product, and this one is pretty new so I bought both of them. I definitely think it's worth the hype and I'll definitely buy this again. This one feels totally like the Round Lab Birch Juice sunscreen or the Beauty of Joseon one, so I checked and the manufacturer is the same, from Kolmar. So if you like both of those sunscreens and want to try a new one, this is definitely worth the hype. And if your skin reacts to the Round Lab one, you can try this instead, same manufacturer but a slightly different combination of ingredients. No white cast, so if you have Indian or brown skin, no problem, it feels just like a moisturizer. Their other one, the purple protector, has a similar texture and feels amazing, but it stung my eyes a little because both are chemical sunscreens, so that's personal, everybody's different. Both are nice to reapply in the afternoon because they cool your skin down, so it felt pretty refreshing."
Mixed
"Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Tinted Sun Gel, it is part of the top 10 bestseller list. It's a chemical sunscreen using six filters. Some of these chemical filters are the older generation, so beware if you have sensitivities. It does have the watery gel texture like the name suggests. It feels really cooling and refreshing and breathable, but it does have quite a dewy finish that some folks love like I do, and some folks really hate. So be aware that it is very shiny in the finish."
Yay
"The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel is another Korean sunscreen, and I find that Korean sunscreens are a lot better than a lot of the ones we have available in the US. They have better filters and better UVA protection. This is a really great option for your skin. It's the one I took to Hawaii last year because it was really hot and humid and I wanted a lightweight sunscreen that would protect my skin, and this one did an excellent job."
Yay
"The isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50, I finished twice, [...] and it's one of [...] the ones I would repurchase."
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"The isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50, I finished twice, [...] and it's one of [...] the ones I would repurchase."
Yay
"I see the appeal with this, there are even times where I do like this, it's just not my absolute favorite sunscreen simply because it is so glowy. My skincare routine is already adding so many humectants that increase the shine factor in my skin, so by the time I get to sunscreen I typically need to turn the shine down a bit. But if you have been craving even more shine, you could love this one. If you took this and compared it to any US chemical sunscreen, I still like this one more than all of them, because of these newer filters being overall better."
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"I see the appeal with this, there are even times where I do like this, it's just not my absolute favorite sunscreen simply because it is so glowy. My skincare routine is already adding so many humectants that increase the shine factor in my skin, so by the time I get to sunscreen I typically need to turn the shine down a bit. But if you have been craving even more shine, you could love this one. If you took this and compared it to any US chemical sunscreen, I still like this one more than all of them, because of these newer filters being overall better."
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"This is actually a different base formula, and it gives you a much more dewy and glowy look, which is actually what I don't love about it, it's a bit too glowy for me and I feel like I look a bit reflective. I've seen a lot of people say that this one stings their eyes, whereas Kolmar's formula doesn't, and it also has a little bit more of that sunscreen smell to it, which I think is those older filters. For me personally, this one is still a very good sunscreen, it's one that I absolutely rank as an A sunscreen, but it's just not my personal favorite."
Yay
"This is still being held by my favorite sunscreen. It gives you UVA UVB four pluses, 50 plus SPF. But just the way it responds on my skin, the hyaluronic acid, the glow that it gives me, this actually works in a way that it's a fabulous primer also. And that is why it's on number one. Every day when I do my morning skincare routine, I wear a full face of makeup and this kind of works like the best primer that ever exists. This has to be my most favorite sunscreen."
Mixed
"This one is their hyaluronic acid watery sun gel, SPF 50. It is a chemical sunscreen. I don't love hyaluronic acid not just because I don't think it is as hydrating as people claim it is, but more so because when you have low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, it tends to be more pro-inflammatory. It's what actually occurs in a wound when your skin breaks down. I have noticed it in patients who have rosacea that their skin tends to be more red when they do use a hyaluronic acid serum. But I will say it is very elegant, it is very smooth, you can see why people like applying it on their face. And if you're not sensitive and it's the only HA product you want to use, knock yourself out. There is no scent at all and I will say it is beautifully formulated."
Yay
"The thing I love the most about this particular sunscreen is how moisturizing it feels but it completely dries down on the skin and leaves sort of a dewy luminous finish. There are a lot of products that leave a dewy finish but then they feel kind of tacky on the skin, whereas this one completely dries down but still gives you a little bit of glow. I also find the sunscreen to be quite soothing. It doesn't exacerbate my rosacea. I don't need to layer moisturizer with it because it is so hydrating on the skin without getting oily or sticky over the course of the day. It is not sweat resistant or water resistant, but man it's good."
Yay
"This is one of the OGs that has stood the test of time, SPF 50 with UVA, UVB, and PA++++ protection. It's just classic, lightweight, and hydrating. It's something people will wear every single day, and you just won't find a replacement for it because it feels so good on the skin. Lightweight hydration without feeling heavy, it doesn't feel like a sunscreen at all."
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"This is always going to be a hero. Again, if you're someone who's hated wearing sunscreen, you want a lightweight water break on the skin, lightweight finish, it's absolutely phenomenal. So this is their original one, the watery sun gel. It's just absolutely phenomenal. And again, they have a US version of this. So if you want the Korean version with the Korean filters, then you'd have to get it from Yes Style."
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"This is one of the OGs that has stood the test of time, SPF 50 with UVA, UVB, and PA++++ protection. It's just classic, lightweight, and hydrating. It's something people will wear every single day, and you just won't find a replacement for it because it feels so good on the skin. Lightweight hydration without feeling heavy, it doesn't feel like a sunscreen at all."
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"I really like it, it's extremely hydrating just like a lightweight face lotion. The name says gel but it's not a gel in my opinion, it's like a true watery lotion to me. Overall I kind of like the way that it makes my skin look, not my favorite texture overall, but it blends well with the beard which is not common for a lot of sunscreens, very difficult to get into the beard, but this is a chemical combination sunscreen which does a lot better. It has a lot of beneficial ingredients so it can double as a moisturizer and bring antioxidant effects with niacinamide, centella asiatica which is calming and soothing, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and ceramide which is one of my favorite lipids for helping repair and restore the skin barrier. The sunscreen filters cover UVB and UVA protection very well with broad spectrum coverage. It doesn't leave a white cast and I think it's a little bit lighter than the other one."
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"The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel has a watery gel consistency that tends to be better for oily skin."
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"Isntree has a hyaluronic acid watery sun gel, which is really more of a lotion. It also has niacinamide, another nice way to sneak it into your routine. It feels super good on your skin. It's like you're not wearing sunscreen at all, which is really, really nice."
Yay
"This one is a tried and true classic, it has [...] consistently topped lists of best Korean sunscreens and I think it's totally deserved. [...] It's great if you want a blend between a lightweight sunscreen and some good hydration and nourishment, with niacinamide, centella, ceramides, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid, plus a beautiful fast absorbing consistency that still adds a nice hydrated sheen. [...] I've gone through a few bottles over the years. That [...] said, I'm not using it every single day, nor do I believe it's the best of the best, but I love it, I think it's great, just not a must have in my routine."
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"One that I've recently been reintroducing into my routine is the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++. I've talked about this in so many different videos, but it's been like a year since I last really started incorporating this into my routine. I've been enjoying using it recently because, as opposed to other Korean sunscreens that I've used, this one has a little bit more of a hydrated sheen to it, which is really beneficial during the wintertime. Like pretty much all the Korean sunscreens that I recommend on my channel, this one is completely invisible, works on any skin tone, and it doesn't use any mineral sunscreen filters. If you're someone who has dry skin, you would definitely benefit from this one because it has eight different types of hyaluronic acid in it. [...] They just always nail it on the head when it comes to really power-packed formulas that are still good for sensitive skin. This one has a cult following, it's one of their most famous sunscreens, and if you've never used it, I would say wintertime is the perfect time to start introducing it into your routine because there's a reason why this one is so popular."
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"The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel [...] is definitely a little bit more suited for combination to drier skin types. It still feels relatively lightweight on the skin but it does definitely boost that glow with the use of hyaluronic acid in the formula. It's such a nice hydrating formula. I've personally loved using this one when I've gone on planes where my skin needs a little bit more moisture or when I've been spending time in dry Colorado. It's a super good formula from an amazing brand, and if you're someone who has drier skin and still wants a very nice Korean sunscreen that does give you a little bit of extra moisture, I would definitely recommend this sunscreen."
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"I love this sunscreen and I think it is so worth the hype especially if you have a little bit more like dry skin. This was actually featured in my best sunscreens of 2023 video and I was so happy to see it getting so much attention because I love Isntree, I think all their formulas are incredible but this is like just another prime example of a good quality Korean sunscreen that works for all skin types with zero white cast. This one provides like a little bit more hydration with the multiple forms of hyaluronic acid it has in it, it is so good. There were so many creators talking about it and it's one that I have continued to use but yeah such a good sunscreen that I recommend to people all the time."
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"This one is a tried and true classic, it has [...] consistently topped lists of best Korean sunscreens and I think it's totally deserved. [...] It's great if you want a blend between a lightweight sunscreen and some good hydration and nourishment, with niacinamide, centella, ceramides, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid, plus a beautiful fast absorbing consistency that still adds a nice hydrated sheen. [...] I've gone through a few bottles over the years. That [...] said, I'm not using it every single day, nor do I believe it's the best of the best, but I love it, I think it's great, just not a must have in my routine."
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"This one has gotten really popular, especially on TikTok, and if you have more dry skin I would say this is definitely a match made in heaven. It feels super nice on the skin, it has multiple forms of hyaluronic acid to really hydrate the skin throughout the day, and it's a bit richer formula, but it's still not the thick formula you find in most drugstore sunscreens here in the USA, it's a lightweight gel that absorbs so nicely into the skin. It's just a solid product, super good for anyone who wants a nice hydrating feel without that white cast."
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"This is a Korean sunscreen, and when I first used it I was like, where have you been, it's so good. This is the one I love bringing to the beach to reapply because I can always trust it's not going to make my skin look greasy or white, it won't take a lot of time to apply, and it works for all my friends regardless of their skin tone. It's so hard to get a really good SPF 50 formula, but this one does it. Is it my personal favorite to use out of all of them? No, primarily because I prefer a sunscreen that's a little more lightweight and doesn't leave my skin quite as hydrated as this one does. But if you have combination to dry skin, or you're on a hike or at the beach and don't mind your skin looking a little extra greasy, I highly recommend testing this one out."
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"This is like my go-to beach sunscreen, and the reason I like this one is because it's lightweight, it is a little bit dewy on the skin but nothing that looks greasy or heavy, and I think that's due to the eight different types of hyaluronic acid it has in it. This one is a Korean sunscreen and it's SPF 50, but honestly you would not know it's SPF 50 because of how lightweight and invisible the formula is. I would give this one a white cast rating of one, it's non-existent, it's so good. I love sharing this one with friends at the beach, and it's one of the few sunscreens out there I can find with niacinamide as well as ingredients like centella and fig. Great formula. This one has a cult following for a reason, it's really really good."
Yay
"If you have oily acne-prone skin and you need a sunscreen that feels good on your skin and gives you a nice satin finish, this is absolutely one of my favorites, one of the best."
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"The hyaluronic acid watery sun gel is one of my favorite sunscreens [...] of all time. [...] It even works on my oily prone skin because it's actually hydrating. Oily skin can be dehydrated and I feel like this hydrates deep down. This does have hyaluronic acid but it goes on so beautifully and it actually keeps the skin moist. It doesn't have a tint, [...] but if you're looking for [...] intense hydration, this is it. And for 18 to 25 bucks, K Beauty has done it again. [...] I've purchased so many of these that I am out now."
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"One of my personal favorite sunscreens for my acne prone skin was from Isntree, it's the Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel. Almost two years ago I was wearing their sunscreen and thought to myself, this is good, but for my oily skin that is acne prone I wish there was a sunscreen that was a little bit better."
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"The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel is one of, if not, my favorite K Beauty sunscreen ever. One of the best sunscreen formulas. I love this and this gives me the most dewy beautiful glow. Now, while this is amazing, I don't always want this dewy beautiful glowiness on my forehead or on the tip of my nose that naturally just gets so oily and accentuates the large pores that I have or the little rosacea spots that tend to flare up. So this would be a perfect example of me being able to layer my sunscreens using the mapping technique, slightly overlapping them in areas like the forehead."
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"This is the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel. This has eight different forms of hyaluronic acid and it's an SPF 50. This is one of the most lightweight, dewy sunscreens I've ever used that doesn't break out my acne prone skin and it doesn't make me look overly greasy or oily. As someone who has acne prone skin, I am so used to being like a straight up grease ball, but this protects my face. I've literally never burnt when using this. It has ingredients like niacinamide that are just so nourishing to the skin. It takes under thirty seconds to rub in completely and I can reapply this multiple times. It works like a primer, it works well under makeup. The best part is that it's like twenty-six dollars and it's affordable, but you can get it even less on sale. I usually can get this for like fifteen to eighteen bucks. Do you see how it gives me a dewy glow without being overly greasy? It is also so lightweight. I love this."
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"I have this hyaluronic acid watery sun gel on my skin and I know that this one doesn't peel up or gum up on me. It's like the best foundation ever."
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"The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50 PA+++++ is absolutely magnificent and it's super inexpensive. I can get this on Amazon like the subscribe and save. One of the best sunscreens in the entire world. If you want something that gives you a dewy K beauty freshly hydrated glow, this is going to be the sunscreen. It also doesn't sting your eyes terribly."
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"I have tried this one and it is so good. As you can see it has like that oil but it doesn't overly weigh the skin down. This is so great. If you are the most sensitive of the sensitive or you are just itching to get your hands on some K-beauty that actually works, this mineral sunscreen is phenomenal."
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"If you're looking for a K-Beauty option, the Isntree Watery Sun Gel is phenomenal. It has different types of hyaluronic acid. This is such a silky, lightweight formula, and it's an SPF 50. This is one of the best. It's not too expensive, and it goes on beautifully."
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"I recommend this one from Isntree because it literally feels too good to be true. But I actually think this one is good."
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"Isntree is kind of the master of hyaluronic acid when it comes to K-beauty in my opinion. They have a whole bunch of other hyaluronic acid products that are great, but literally nothing beats this watery sun gel. This is like a hydrated hyaluronic acid cumulonimbus kiss for my epidermis. I freaking love this so much. This gives you that James Welsh glow. If you're oily, be aware of that, but boy when I am looking to do the do, this is what gives it to me. This is the Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel, it's an SPF 50. It does have eight different types of hyaluronic acid, and it is fantastic. This is so good. It is very lightweight. It is just luxurious on the skin. This is an organic slash chemical formula. But it's also flashback-free. It doesn't leave you white or purple or gray or kind of pasty. It absorbs so well into the skin. The entire formula is actually doing hydrating work. Yes, this is a sunscreen, but you could also just think of this as a really good skin-soothing serum that happens to protect you from the sun. This is one of those products that for people who hate sunscreen I recommend it to them because it doesn't feel like a sunscreen. It's inexpensive. I usually get mine from Cruddy Think on Amazon or I'll get mine from Style Vana. Overall, this is fantastic. It's an SPF 50, and SPF is your BFF."
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"This is the Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel, and I love this. And this is best for normal skin. I absolutely adore this and I feel like this is so good for different skin types. As you know, I am oily and acne-prone, but I have been having issues with my little dry patches. Throughout 2021, I have reached for this. And this works for me. This one is definitely the most sheer that I found, but what I love about this in addition to the little glow that it gives me and how well it sits on skin is that it doesn't pill up, doesn't flashback for me, but it also has hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid, as you know, is a humectant, but sometimes it can actually destroy sunscreens if you use a hyaluronic acid serum and then a regular sunscreen. That hyaluronic acid serum could actually pull moisture from the sunscreen and stop the sunscreen from kind of setting up and creating that shield or that barrier on skin. So, they actually put the hyaluronic acid in here and combined it in a way that doesn't do that. So, if you want the moisture and hydration from the hyaluronic acid, it works with the sunscreen instead of ruining it for your skin. I love this formula so much. This was definitely a favorite for me. And if you're trying to get a sunscreen for someone else, this one doesn't flash back. This one works for most skin types. It does give you a little bit of a dewy glow, so just keep that in mind if someone's super super oily. But, if you're looking for a gift or a stocking stuffer, this is really an excellent one because I feel like most people can't go wrong with this."
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"I like the cosmetic elegance of a chemical or organic formula. This is one of my favorites that has hyaluronic acid and it's super hydrating from Isntree. This is a great option, but for some people, especially if you have kind of pustular rosacea, some of the chemical sunscreens can sting, so just keep that in mind."
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"This is amazing if you do like that dewy skin glow. This is the hyaluronic acid watery sun gel, it's an SPF 50 with eight types of hyaluronic acid, and it does prevent against UVA and UVB rays."
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"If you want a little bit of a glow or if you want more hydration, one like the Isntree the watery sun gel is absolutely fantastic. It gives me a nice little glow and this works over something like a moisturizer."
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"This is my absolute favorite if I'm looking for something dewy. This is the hyaluronic acid watery sun gel from Isn't It True, and if I want the hydration and the dew of hyaluronic acid without it destroying my sunscreen, this is it."
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"The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel is one of my all-time favorite sunscreens. I've used it so many times before and bought it myself multiple times."
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"I'm doing the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel again. I love this, super hydrating."
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"I've finished up the isn't tree hyaluronic acid watery Sun gel"
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"I just put on the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++"
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"I recently finished up the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel and [...] it has niacinamide, so if you don't care for that, you may not like this. [...] It's not water resistant either."
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"I took the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel on my trip and it was a great travel sunscreen, but I'm going to finish it up soon. [...] Man, this watery sun gel, I love it. I wish this were water resistant, that's my only thing with this."
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"I finished the skin off my UV super moisture milk I was using last week and I'm going to come in with the Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel from Isntree."
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"This is a Korean sunscreen that I adore. This is probably my third [...] or fourth bottle of this. [...] It is hyped up but hyped up for a reason. [...] It's moisturizing but it's not greasy. It's lightweight. It works well under makeup. [...] SPF 50 PA++++. It's definitely a favorite."
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"The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel is one of my all-time favorite sunscreens. I've used it so many times before and bought it myself multiple times."
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"This is the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel. It's fragrance free, essential oil free, it has hyaluronic acid, it's creamy to apply but it absorbs into the skin pretty quickly. It's got ceramide so it's very nice for dry skin, eczema prone skin, for addressing the moisture barrier, and people who have acne prone skin benefit from it too. It has niacinamide, which is good for redness, hyperpigmentation and the moisture barrier, and centella for healing and recovery. This product is very moisturizing and I've always enjoyed this, it's one of those that you don't even realize you're putting sunscreen on because it's so moisturizing, it feels very good going on, it's comfortable to apply, and it spreads on the skin very easily."
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"The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF50 is one I have recommended and raved about in the past and I love it. It's a very similar formulation to the Skin1004 sunscreen, but it has hyaluronic acid in it, so if you don't care for hyaluronic acid in your skincare stick to the Skin1004 sunscreen, and if you enjoy it consider this one instead. It leaves a very nice dewy finish, not greasy and not too shiny but not cloyingly matte either, sufficiently moisturizing to keep the skin barrier happy and hydrated."
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"The Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel is a favorite, though I think I discovered that back in 2021. I still used it quite a bit this year as well."
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"This is the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel. I really like this sunscreen, it's nice and lightweight, moisturizing, no cast, and it's just a good everyday moisturizer that happens to have sunscreen. I rather enjoy it. I've not had a bad Isntree product, if I do say so myself. I've been really happy with everything I've tried from this brand."
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"I cannot recommend the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel enough. It has ceramides, which are good for the skin barrier, niacinamide and centella, and it's a chemical sunscreen with homosalate, tinosorb S, tinosorb M, and uvinul A plus."
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"I reviewed some other products from Isntree and I really like this chemical sunscreen. It even has a little feature where you can write the opened date, which I think is a great idea. The cast wasn't too bad for me, and I really like this one. I'm glad I made it through it because you want to make sure you finish these by their expiration dates."
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"This is a chemical sunscreen with Tinosorb S, Tinosorb M, Uvinul A Plus, Parsol SLX, homosalate, and octisalate. No mineral active ingredients, so there's no white cast. The formula is really lightweight in consistency and super moisturizing. It makes skin look very hydrated, glowy, dewy. It's not greasy or shiny; it looks just like a moisturizer and you wouldn't realize it even had sunscreen in it. It has good ingredients for the moisture barrier including niacinamide and ceramides, and hyaluronic acid for hydration and skin texture. I really like this a lot. While it's not water resistant, I didn't have any issue with it seeping into my eyes or causing that burning eye sensation that many American chemical sunscreens cause. I tolerated it really well."
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"This is a very thin formula that feels like putting on a toner - it's really watery. I think it kind of gives the skin a nice glow."
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"I have really been happy with the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel. It has a very thin consistency and I'm almost finished with it."
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"I've been using the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel and it really does look nice on the skin. It's a chemical sunscreen. I reviewed it this month."
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"I really like this, I'm wearing it currently. It gives the skin a nice healthy glow, it's not greasy, it doesn't peel, and importantly it does not burn or sting around the eyes. It's like night and day compared to American chemical sunscreens because they have so many more filters at their disposal in other countries, making them much easier to tolerate. It has niacinamide which is anti-inflammatory and helpful for hyperpigmentation, centella for healing and barrier recovery, astaxanthin as an antioxidant, and ceramides which are good for the health of the moisture barrier. It's pretty moisturizing without being greasy or heavy. If you live in a humid climate and are looking for a lightweight formulation that allows for better evaporation of sweat, this is a really good one."
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"I actually like the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel and it has really been my go-to. I prefer it to pump bottles because with pump bottles, especially thicker formulations, so much product gets stuck in the interior packaging that you never get out. With these tubes, you can really get everything out. One complaint is that when I store it standing upright, there's a little fallout in the cap that feels wasteful, but I still prefer it overall."
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"It's the Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel, an SPF 50+ PA++++, broad spectrum. [...] We all know to find yourself a lightweight, non sticky, non greasy, non irritating, non eye stingy sunscreen like this one, but also one that gives you that kind of hydrating and moisturizing feeling. We have eight types of Hyaluronic Acid in here for real good hydration, Centella Asiatica as well to help soothe the skin, which I love for my easy, sensitized and rosacea prone skin. I apply SPF first thing in the morning, often in place of a moisturizer."
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"If I was really really pushed to choose a favorite out of all the ones that are quite similar, then for me would probably be the Isentry. It's just one of those golden locks but with sunscreens kind of situations. I think that the texture it gets it just right for what I want. There's no scent. The finish, it's not too velvet, it's not too radiant, it's got that perfect texture between gel and cream where it's a little more gelish but it isn't so lightweight that it's nothingness. It's also quite hydrating as well, it's very very refreshing on the skin. My skin feels plump after using it, sits well under makeup, it's great during the summer time but also good during colder drier weather months as well."
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"The first one is from ISNTREE, their Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sunscreen. This has an SPF of 50 and a PA of four pluses. It is supremely hydrating and it's very lightweight, so this is good for people who have oily skin, but at the same time it's very gentle. This doesn't use alcohol in it, so it's not very drying, so those who have sensitive, dry skin can also use this and it will be beautiful. This is so soothing and gives a lot of relief to stressed skin because there is a slight cooling when you apply it. It actually feels very refreshing. It doesn't come from like menthol or anything like that, so this is great for sensitive skin. This formula is one that I think would be very satisfying to a very wide range of different skin conditions and skin types."
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"If I was really really pushed to choose a favorite out of all the ones that are quite similar, then for me would probably be the Isentry. It's just one of those golden locks but with sunscreens kind of situations. I think that the texture it gets it just right for what I want. There's no scent. The finish, it's not too velvet, it's not too radiant, it's got that perfect texture between gel and cream where it's a little more gelish but it isn't so lightweight that it's nothingness. It's also quite hydrating as well, it's very very refreshing on the skin. My skin feels plump after using it, sits well under makeup, it's great during the summer time but also good during colder drier weather months as well."
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"The ISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel is an SPF 50 plus with PA plus plus plus. This has eight types of hyaluronic acid in it. This is one that I have really enjoyed for years. This is another Korean sunscreen that uses a mix of sunscreen ingredients that we have approved here in the U.S. as well as some that are not approved here in the U.S. that are approved on the rest of the planet. This is another one that's so lightweight. It just rubs into the skin so beautifully. When you give it 20 minutes to set up, it's not greasy on the skin. It's not heavy. It's not going to make you feel hot. This is also really hydrating because it does have eight types of hyaluronic acid in there, but it also is formulated to be cooling on the skin. If you're the kind of person who always felt like sunscreen made you super hot, you could give this one a try because it's not going to feel like your skin can't breathe. It's going to feel like a moisturizer or something even lighter than a moisturizer, maybe like a serum. This could be the perfect sunscreen for you."
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"The ISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel is an SPF 50 plus with PA plus plus plus. This has eight types of hyaluronic acid in it. This is one that I have really enjoyed for years. This is another Korean sunscreen that uses a mix of sunscreen ingredients that we have approved here in the U.S. as well as some that are not approved here in the U.S. that are approved on the rest of the planet. This is another one that's so lightweight. It just rubs into the skin so beautifully. When you give it 20 minutes to set up, it's not greasy on the skin. It's not heavy. It's not going to make you feel hot. This is also really hydrating because it does have eight types of hyaluronic acid in there, but it also is formulated to be cooling on the skin. If you're the kind of person who always felt like sunscreen made you super hot, you could give this one a try because it's not going to feel like your skin can't breathe. It's going to feel like a moisturizer or something even lighter than a moisturizer, maybe like a serum. This could be the perfect sunscreen for you."
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"The Isntree watery sun gel is a chemical sunscreen that uses more of the European chemicals and it is SPF 50 PA++++. Really great sunscreen."
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"This is another super lightweight sunscreen. With the chemical sunscreens they can make them lighter weight, they can make them with no white cast, and so this is no exception to that. This is another beautiful sunscreen, super lightweight, rubs in really really easily, really quickly, doesn't leave a white cast on the skin, and is just a gorgeous sunscreen."
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"This is a chemical sunscreen with a relatively heavier texture compared to a lot of Korean sunscreens. It's super popular, has no white cast, no fragrance, and no alcohol, and it's recommended for dry and sensitive skin. Like the other two, it's SPF 50 plus and PA with four pluses and they have independent testing on their site to verify these ratings. This one has it from the Korean Institute of Dermatological Science. This is also approved as a whitening and anti-wrinkle functional cosmetic because it has that niacinamide and adenosine combo. On top of that, this also has eight types of hyaluronic acid, which is used in skincare as a humectant that grabs onto water and keeps it on and in your skin. There are a bunch of other skincare ingredients in this as well like astaxanthin, centella, and ceramide. The Isntree website recommends this for outdoor activities but it isn't officially water resistant so I don't think you should rely on this for like hardcore exercise, but I do think it is probably going to hold up better to movement and sweat compared to your average Korean sunscreen. It's also recommended for reapplication over makeup. It's also been tested for skin irritation and it passed with flying colors. I quite like the sunscreen even though it's recommended for sensitive and dry skin and my skin is oily."
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"This one is a really nice sunscreen. It uses a whole bunch of organic sunscreen ingredients, it's pretty nice and light and hydrating. It's not as ridiculously light as the Nivea or the Biore but it is really good for oily skin."
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"This is a chemical sunscreen with a relatively heavier texture compared to a lot of Korean sunscreens. It's super popular, has no white cast, no fragrance, and no alcohol, and it's recommended for dry and sensitive skin. Like the other two, it's SPF 50 plus and PA with four pluses and they have independent testing on their site to verify these ratings. This one has it from the Korean Institute of Dermatological Science. This is also approved as a whitening and anti-wrinkle functional cosmetic because it has that niacinamide and adenosine combo. On top of that, this also has eight types of hyaluronic acid, which is used in skincare as a humectant that grabs onto water and keeps it on and in your skin. There are a bunch of other skincare ingredients in this as well like astaxanthin, centella, and ceramide. The Isntree website recommends this for outdoor activities but it isn't officially water resistant so I don't think you should rely on this for like hardcore exercise, but I do think it is probably going to hold up better to movement and sweat compared to your average Korean sunscreen. It's also recommended for reapplication over makeup. It's also been tested for skin irritation and it passed with flying colors. I quite like the sunscreen even though it's recommended for sensitive and dry skin and my skin is oily."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Ceramides

Ceramides are part of the skin's own barrier, and moisturisers built around them have evidence for holding water in and settling the tightness and flaking that come with a damaged barrier.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++?

Lightweight mineral and chemical hybrid sunscreen gel with SPF 50+ PA++++ protection, hyaluronic acid, and soothing botanicals designed for daily UV defense.

Is Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ worth it?

Mostly yes. 17 of the 19 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

What is Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++'s Guru Score?

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 19 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

Who is Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ best for?

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ is generally suited to oily skin and combination skin.

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