Sun exposure is the number #1 cause of aging and the number #1 step dermatologists always recommend is a strong, core sunscreen. It should be worn everyday and it should be the last, strongest tool in your repertoire. The launch of K-beauty products in Australia have brought a massive new range of high-powered sunscreens for every skin type. Tocobo, a vegan South Korean skincare brand, commits to bringing a range of sunscreen that can be used no matter what day you’re having, from their cotton-soft sun stick (perfect for on the go use) to their bio-watery suncream that can be used underneath makeup.
They are hailed for being light-weight, with a very low irritant index and containing boosting ingredients (such as mung bean extract and hyaluronic acid) so that every time they’re used, your skin is a little softer and smoother.
Last Step, Best Step – Always Wear Your Sunscreen
Traditional Australian sunscreen has been a must have at every beach visit or outside trek, but putting on thick, creamy sunscreen is prone to break-outs, oily skin and the dreaded white cast. Sun damage and skin cancer rates are severe and growing in Australia and ensuring you have good protection every time is important. Sun damage is the core reason for premature aging, fine lines and roughened skin. And other popular skincare products can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight – such as beloved retinol, salicylic acid and vitamin C. All the work that serums and under-eye creams are doing to hydrate your skin can be for nought without strong protection when you head out for the day.
Your protection is paramount and finding the right sunscreen for your skin type, ensuring you wear it everyday will ensure your skin stays soft, healthy and youthful for decades to come.
Tocobo’s Sun Protection Lineup
Tocobo markets a range of fantastic sunscreen formulations that have gained steady popularity and use in the modern market for Australians and remain a stead-fast favourite in the routine:
- Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++ – A lightweight, hydrating cream without white cast. Contains mung bean extract for soothing irritated skin and soothing blemishes with bio-hyaluronic acid for deep moisturisation throughout the day. Safe for wearing under make-up for added glow and day-long protection.
[Suitable for all skin types, does contain fragrance, safe for young skin] - Cotton Soft Sun Stick SPF50+/PA++++ – Brilliant for oilier skin types and touch-ups on the move. Creates a velvety-matte finish that works a treat on shiny T-zones, smoothing out your look and for easy re-application no matter how busy you are.
[Suitable for all skin types, especially oily skin types] - Cica Calming Sun Serum SPF50+/PA++++ – This is the sunscreen for acne-prone skin, to bring you quick relief and bring a new type of soothing/healing in the last step of your regime. With fermented centella extract, 10 types of hyaluronic acid and aloe extract, say goodbye to redness, blemishes and irritation with this gentle serum that will not only calm your skin-tone, but protect you from sun damage all in one.
[Suitable for dry, sensitive skin that is irritated or acne-prone skin. Does contain fragrance]. - Vita Airy Sun Primer SPF50+/PA++++ – If the Bio Watery Sun cream was not light enough, Tocobo has recently released the ultimate airy, under make-up skin primer that not only provides wonderful sun protection, but also contains Vitamin E to boost skin regeneration and blur pores to create a smooth, soft make-up look.
[Suitable for all skin types, ideal for dry or mature skin] - Vita Tone Up Sun Cream Deluxe SPF50+/PA++++ – If you are obsessed with the milky trends in K-beauty, this sunscreen is the one for you! This tone up sunscreen is more dense than the others, but forms a strong base for make-up, prevents smudging or clumping. It also contains niacinamide to make your skin glow and the soft perfume of hippophae rhamnoides extract.
[Suitable for all skin types, especially make-up use, dry or mature skin]
All these items are reef-safe, environmentally thoughtful and compared to traditional, thick creams are wonderfully light-weight and bring a soft finish. Spouting a SPF50+ and PA ++++, they provide protection against both UVB and UVA rays, which is essential year-long in Australia.
Why Korean Sunscreens Feel Remarkably Different
How does Tocobo achieve the feather-light texture that immediate absorbs into the skin? Compared to the oily textures of standard suncream, Tocobo utilizes next-generation filters, such as Ethylhexyl Triazone and complex-named triazines. These provide superior, proven protection to your skin barrier, whilst being perfectly light-weight.
And as seen above, Tocobo does not just utilize a single aspect of skincare – instead tailoring their skincare to different skin-types; from Cica extracts for acne-prone skin to Vitamin E to provide lasting hydration and softening.
Who Should Consider Tocobo Sunscreens?
These sunscreens work particularly well for all skin types, especially if the wearer is mindful of their skin’s unique needs. Consider trying Tocobo if:
- You are struggling with break-outs or the complications of oily sunscreen
- You are not currently wearing a sunscreen daily or still looking for one to suit your skin type
- You have additional skin needs on top of your daily sunscreen (i.e. hydration or acne)
- You wear make-up and require a supportive base that won’t clump or clog your pores
- You are environmentally conscious and want to try a company that is conscious of the planet and reefs.
Where to Source Tocobo Sunscreen in Australia
Products like Tocobo can be found through several Australian retailers for a reasonable price:
- K-Beauty Australia
- Arktastic
- Nudie Glow
- W Cosmetics
K-Beauty products are some of the most popular on the planet at the moment and for good reason. They holistically consider skincare products as tools, that should be helping your skin the whole time you are wearing them and Tocobo’s range is no different. Not only will they protect your skin everyday, but they were designed to consider other skin concerns you may have.
For newcomers to K-beauty sunscreens, the Tocobo sunscreen range makes an excellent starting point with its versatile formula suited to most skin types. And remember, to always, always wear your sunscreen in your beauty routine.
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