Woman applying day cream to her cheeks with both hands.

Summer is coming to an end and autumn is just around the corner. But even in the cooler seasons, it's important to protect your skin from UV rays. That's why today we're showing you how to stay perfectly protected this autumn with the latest K-Beauty trends, using a day cream with sun protection. The new generation of face creams with sun protection is feather-light and leaves no unpleasant film on the skin. The result: K-Beauty sunscreen is also suitable as a make-up base, as the sunscreen doesn't pill, leave a white cast, or shine.

Why Sun Protection is So Important in Autumn, Too

Why sun protection is so important in autumn, too: The sun's UV rays are strong enough all year round to cause skin damage. UVA rays, in particular, penetrate deep into the skin and can cause wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Therefore, it's important to keep the topic of face cream with sun protection on your agenda all year round. The secret of the K-Beauty routine is optimally coordinated care. Sun protection is applied as the last step in the morning routine.

You can find the exact routine in our previous blog post here.

K-Beauty Trends for Sun Protection in September 2025

Trends for K-Beauty sun protection in September 2025: Hybrid sun protection: The Korean cosmetics industry has taken hybrid sun protection to a new level this year. They combine the benefits of physical and chemical filters. Physical filters reflect UV rays, while chemical filters absorb them. The combination of both filter types offers reliable yet feather-light sun protection. Here are our top 3 product recommendations.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: Rice + B5 (SPF 50+ PA++++)

Woman with cream on her cheek smiles and holds the product Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh in her left hand.

The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: Rice + B5 is a light, fast-absorbing sunscreen with rice water and panthenol that hydrates, soothes, and reliably protects your skin from UV rays – without leaving a white cast or greasy feeling.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia (SPF 50+ PA++++)

Two hands in soft sunshine. The right hand holds the cap and the left hand holds the Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia by Beauty of Joseon.

The Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick Mugwort + Camelia is an innovative sunscreen stick specially developed to protect your skin from harmful UV rays while achieving a matte finish. This sun stick combines the natural ingredients of mugwort and camellia to provide an effective yet gentle formula.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel (SPF 50+ PA++++)

Open bottle of Isntree's Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel. A small smiley face is drawn with the gel on the surface.

With the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel, a sunscreen with SPF 50+ for the skin has been created that leaves neither a white nor a greasy film. The sun gel is ideal as a make-up base and can also be used as a face cream due to its nourishing effect.

Liquid and foamy texture of hyaluronic acid

Ingredients that strengthen the skin barrier

Ingredients that strengthen the skin barrier: The new trend is to combine sun protection with skin-friendly ingredients. Ingredients such as niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and centella asiatica are found in many sunscreens. These active ingredients protect the skin barrier and provide moisture.

Conclusion: Effective sun protection combined with nourishing day cream

The Korean cosmetics industry is constantly evolving and offering new products. The trend for September 2025 is effective sun protection combined with a nourishing day cream. This way, the skin is optimally protected from UV rays and simultaneously cared for.

Every month, we show you a current trend, so stay tuned for more K-Beauty updates!

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