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Yam Root Milk Tone Up Suncream SPF50+ PA4+.

Isntree Yam Root Milk Tone Up Suncream SPF50+ PA4+
Sunscreen

About this product

A lightweight tinted mineral sunscreen with SPF 50+ PA4+ designed to brighten complexion while protecting skin, containing yam root extract and panthenol.

Guru Score

78%

Yay

4 experts · Moderate agreement
4Gurus
3Yay
1Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Silky finish that blends without ashiness
  • Tinted mineral sunscreen for hyperpigmentation
  • Elegant formula compared to other Asian mineral options

What they flagged

  • One shade only, limiting for wider skin tones
  • Dense texture requires patient blending

What the gurus are saying

This tinted mineral sunscreen's strength is its tone-up effect through iron oxides that block visible light and address hyperpigmentation, making it especially valuable for darker skin tones. However, it comes in only one shade, significantly limiting its usefulness in the US market. The mineral filters with zinc and titanium dioxide suit sensitive skin, while panthenol and yam root extract provide hydration in a silky finish that may look casty initially but blends smoothly.
Synthesized from 4 expert reviews · most recent take February 2024

What the gurus are saying.

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Yay
"I love this one because I find that there aren't that many elegant tinted mineral sunscreens from Asia. I really recommend tinted sunscreens for anyone that's struggling with hyperpigmentation, especially if your darker skin tone, because we know that visible light plays a huge role in perpetuating that hyperpigmentation, and the tint, the iron oxide that gives it the tint, is one that effectively blocks the visible light. Aside from just the formulation and mineral filters that is great if you have sensitive skin, it also contains panthenol and yam root extract that are both nourishing and supporting the skin barrier. I love the finish, it applies very smoothly. It's smooth, soft and has this silky finish that really makes it great to wear alone and offers just a very light coverage or great for priming your skin for makeup. The formula is just the elegant finish, so if you're looking for a smooth silky finish that's mineral based sunscreen that's also tinted, highly highly recommend checking this one out."
All 2 takes from Dr. Jenny Liu
Dermatologist Favorite Korean Mineral Sunscreens | Dr. Jenny Liu
"That is SPF 50 and PA4 pluses, retails for about $26. In addition to the mineral filters and iron oxide, also contains yam root extract, panthenol and other plant-ripe extracts that helps to hydrate and support the skin barrier. This is a light beige tint, only comes in one color, but once you let it absorb it really doesn't look too ashy on darker skin. It is certainly dense, but you want to just take your time and let it spread evenly. It does have a silky finish. It's not runny, not liquidy fluid, but more cream, but again very lightweight and hydrating, so great for right now for the fall and winter season."
Dermatologist favorite products from Isntree | Dr. Jenny Liu
"I love this one because I find that there aren't that many elegant tinted mineral sunscreens from Asia. I really recommend tinted sunscreens for anyone that's struggling with hyperpigmentation, especially if your darker skin tone, because we know that visible light plays a huge role in perpetuating that hyperpigmentation, and the tint, the iron oxide that gives it the tint, is one that effectively blocks the visible light. Aside from just the formulation and mineral filters that is great if you have sensitive skin, it also contains panthenol and yam root extract that are both nourishing and supporting the skin barrier. I love the finish, it applies very smoothly. It's smooth, soft and has this silky finish that really makes it great to wear alone and offers just a very light coverage or great for priming your skin for makeup. The formula is just the elegant finish, so if you're looking for a smooth silky finish that's mineral based sunscreen that's also tinted, highly highly recommend checking this one out."
Mixed
"I actually do like this one, it's a mineral sunscreen that's kind of more of a foundation, and they acknowledge that right on the packaging. The problem is it comes in one shade, and given that this was supposed to be a release designed for the US market, we are not all this shade, so I'm not able to wear this foundation. I do like this for me personally, but as a US release I feel like it's limited. I feel like they could have done something more similar to what Tower 28 did with their tinted sunscreen."
Yay
"If you like tone up sunscreens try this one, it does not disappoint in my opinion. It's a tinted mineral sunscreen with zinc and titanium dioxide, it's fragrance-free and it has the peachy tint that is typical for a tone up sunscreen. It's moisturizing but it's not shiny or greasy. It has niacinamide which can help with tackling dark spots as well as redness and dry skin. Oat extract and root extract make this a very hydrating formula in my opinion. The zinc and titanium dioxide are what are offering broadspectrum sun protection from ultraviolet radiation. The iron oxides, which are what are giving this a tint, may actually offer additional protection from visible light that comes from the sun. Visible light from the sun plays a role in hyperpigmentation and sunscreen active ingredients don't really cover that aspect, so a tinted sunscreen is an option for getting that. It really addresses more of the root causes of dark spots besides ultraviolet radiation. I definitely appreciate the tone up aspect of this sunscreen in terms of brightening up complexion. As it's going on it's a little like oh my God this is going to be too casty, but just trust the process. In my experience the cast actually is not too bad."
Yay
"This is actually one of the few ones I actually liked so far in terms of tone up creams, this is one of the better ones. And I'm sure I didn't apply it liberally enough, but anyway, that's why sometimes it's better to go with SPF 50 then like 30, because assuming people don't apply it liberally enough, if you have a little bit higher SPF then maybe if you're not applying it liberally enough you're still getting some good protection."

Frequently asked.

What is Isntree Yam Root Milk Tone Up Suncream SPF50+ PA4+?

A lightweight tinted mineral sunscreen with SPF 50+ PA4+ designed to brighten complexion while protecting skin, containing yam root extract and panthenol.

Is Isntree Yam Root Milk Tone Up Suncream SPF50+ PA4+ worth it?

Mostly yes. 3 of the 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 78%.

What is Isntree Yam Root Milk Tone Up Suncream SPF50+ PA4+'s Guru Score?

Isntree Yam Root Milk Tone Up Suncream SPF50+ PA4+ holds a Guru Score of 78%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.

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