Lamelin Cica Sun Cream

It's a high-protection daily face sunscreen from Lamelin, rated SPF 50+ PA++++, formulated with a high level of centella for a calm, comfortable finish. It shields skin from UVA and UVB while feeling non-greasy, which makes it an easy everyday SPF — especially suited to sensitive or blemish-prone skin that wants sun protection without heaviness.

SPF 50+ indicates a high level of protection against UVB rays, the ones mainly linked to sunburn. PA++++ is the highest rating on the Asian scale for protection against UVA rays, which are associated with skin ageing. Together they signal broad, high-level daily sun protection. Always confirm the exact ratings printed on the packaging, and reapply through the day.

For full protection, apply a generous, even layer as the last step of your morning skincare, before makeup. Most people underapply sunscreen, so don't be sparing. Reapply every two hours when you're outdoors for extended periods, and after swimming, sweating or towel-drying. On everyday indoor days, a single morning application is the baseline, topped up if you go out.

Centella asiatica, or cica, is one of the most popular calming ingredients in Korean skincare, associated with comfortable, calm-looking skin. In this sunscreen it's present at a high level, giving the formula its soothing, comfortable character on top of the sun protection. That makes it a nice option for sensitive skin that can find some sunscreens uncomfortable.

Yes — it pairs high sun protection with a high level of calming centella and a lightweight, non-greasy finish, which suits sensitive and blemish-prone skin. As with any sunscreen, how it behaves varies from person to person, so patch test first if your skin is very reactive and check the ingredient list on the pack, since it contains fragrance.

It uses a mix of filters, so how much cast you see depends on your skin tone and how much you apply. Applied in a thin-to-moderate even layer and given a minute to settle, most sunscreens of this type blend in reasonably well. If you notice any cast, let it absorb fully before applying makeup, which usually evens out the finish.

Yes — apply it as the final skincare step and let it settle for a minute or two before makeup. Its non-greasy finish is designed to sit comfortably under foundation or a BB cream. If you're outdoors for long periods, remember that makeup on top makes reapplying sunscreen harder, so consider a powder or mist SPF for top-ups.