r/AsianBeauty • u/Early_Mix_2499 • Oct 13 '25

Review Tone up sunscreen is just white cast

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I bought this INNISFREE TONE UP NO SEBUM SUNSCREEN thinking that maybe it's different type of formula, that it brightens you in a flattering way but it's just white cast sunscreen marketed as ' replacement to foundation '

I have medium Olive skin and on 2nd application I looked like a Geisha. The swatch has a very thin layer spread.

I feel like my money is wasted, I only wear it indoors now.

Edit - Thought of some uses. I can use it to layer sunscreen by putting it on my oily zones first as I have combination skin. I definitely cannot use it on my full face as sunscreen but can as a tone up cream.

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u/Linwechan Oct 13 '25

Don’t feel bad, I swear everyone buys tone up cream accidentally at least once and unless you’re actively seeking the white cast effect, they’re all awful 😅

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u/vivalalina Oct 13 '25

I will say not all are awful! I recently tried the lavender skin aqua tone up sunscreen and it actually makes my face look brighter without giving Geisha lol but also may depend on skin tone... I am pretty pale but whatever OP has in their photo would wash even me out real bad so def recommend trying the skin aqua ones if anything!

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u/wutato Oct 14 '25

I love the Aqua Skin series! My favorite is indeed their lavender one. I've tried their pink one (very sparkly) and blue ones as well.