Editor’s tip: Since it has to be applied to clean skin to adhere, stick this on first and then follow up with moisturizer, sunscreen, and makeup.
Key ingredients: peptides, glycerin, hyaluronic acid | Who it’s for: people looking to target sun protection | Fragrance-free: yes
Best Sunscreen Stick: Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++
Why it’s worth it: Koreans are obsessed with sun protection, says Dr. Chung, which is why she’s tried just about every formula on the market. Tocobo Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF 50 PA++++ is her go-to for reapplication. “It glides on easily and has a clear, matte finish,” she says. “Also, it has oil-absorbing properties, which is nicer for oily or combination skin. It’s the only sunscreen that my children will apply by themselves since it’s easy [to use], doesn’t leave a sticky feel, and is unscented.” It pairs sun protection with vitamin E and turmeric, which helps brighten your complexion.
Editor’s tip: Sunscreen sticks are convenient to travel with and apply, but since you can’t tell how much you’ve applied, they shouldn’t be your first-line sunscreen—instead, save them for touch-ups only and make sure you swipe back and forth four times on each area for adequate coverage.
Key ingredients: aloe extract, sunflower seed oil, jojoba seed oil | Who it’s for: people who need to reapply SPF | Fragrance-free: no
Best Face Mask: Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Sleepair Intensive Mask
Why it’s worth it: Since the rise of Korean skin care in the US, Dr. Jart+’s Cicapair line has been an editor-favorite for soothing sensitized skin. The Tiger Grass Sleepair Intensive Mask—a 2021 and 2022 Best of Beauty Award winner—is a fragrance-free gel treatment that provides a stressed complexion with an instant cooling, refreshing, and calming effect. It uses a blend of glycerin, niacinamide, and heartleaf to support sensitive skin—but all skin types can benefit from this deeply hydrating treatment.
Editor Tip: Try applying it after a sunburn for immediate relief. “It was like a veil of calm coating my skin,” said our tester.
Key ingredients: heartleaf extract, niacinamide, glycerin | Who it’s for: everyone, but especially those with sensitive or compromised skin | Fragrance-free: yes
Best Lip Treatment: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
Why it’s worth it: Parched lips are no match for Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask, which has racked up three Allure Readers’ Choice Awards in 2021, 2022, and 2023. It coats cracked lips in moisturizing and protective ingredients, including shea butter, vitamin C, and glycerin. After one use, our tester’s lips were “soft, supple, (kissable, if you will), and plump,” she said. “What’s more: Those tiny lip lines I don’t love on myself appeared visibly diminished.”