Head down to Aigoo for your summer skin glow up
— 18 Jul 2023, 17:24 by Oliver Kverndal
This summer, it’s all about protecting your face from the sun, and keeping your skin youthful and glowy. Gone are the days where you sunbathed with your face in the sun, as people are becoming more aware of the dangers of skin cancer and ageing.
Aigoo, based in Unit 16 at BOXPARK Shoreditch, are known for their fun, quirky and aesthetically pleasing products. Their carefully curated collections include clothing, accessories, stationery and gifts from their favourite up and coming brands from across the globe, as well as the best Korean cosmetics. They have recently launched an amazing range of sun creams so we have rounded up our top picks!
COSRX - Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ PA+++ (50ml) - £14.90
Formulated with Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract, the daily soothing sunscreen is so lightweight that it feels like a moisturiser. This chemical sun cream does not leave any white cast as it works by absorbing UVA and UVB rays with its ingredients.
Directions: Apply a generous amount all over your face 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply throughout the day as needed, especially during prolonged sun exposure.
Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ (50ml) - £19.90
This SPF50+ physical suncream is enriched with hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated. Tone up effect for evening out skin tones!
Directions: Apply a generous amount all over your face 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply throughout the day as needed, especially during prolonged sun exposure.
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ (50ml) - £18
This tiktok viral lightweight cream sunscreen has 30% rice extract and grain fermented extracts to provide a brightening effect to your skin without leaving a white cast.
Directions: Apply and spread evenly on areas easily exposed to UV rays before going outdoors.
Beauty of Joseon - Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort + Camelia SPF50 PA++++ (18g) - £18
Amazing for people with oily skin or daily makeup users, this sunscreen is perfect for reapplying without build up or grease. The mugwort nourishes skin with vitamins A and C while silica soaks up excess sebum for the perfect matte finish.
Directions: Apply and spread evenly on areas easily exposed to UV rays before going outdoors. Reapply every 3 hours or so.
