Skincare · Sun Care
Sun Cushion
A uniquely Korean product with no serious Western competition: SPF 50+ protection in a compact that consumers actually reapply, even over makeup. For brands targeting the daily-SPF market, it is a differentiated hero product that signals K-beauty credibility on sight.
Production terms are confirmed directly with the matched manufacturer.
Available directions
Formulation directions this product type can be developed in. Pick one during your request, or ask us to advise during matching.
Hydrating
Humectant-led so reapplication over makeup refreshes rather than cakes.
Tone-up
Light-diffusing pigments for the instant brightening finish Korean consumers expect.
Veil finish
A soft-focus blurring effect that sits between skincare and base makeup.
Natural coverage
Sheer tint that evens tone while still reading as skin.
Key ingredient options
UV filter system
Organic or hybrid filters reaching SPF 50+ PA++++, matched to your target market's approved list.
Niacinamide
Adds a brightening claim and supports an even tone under makeup.
Hyaluronic acid
Keeps the finish hydrated so reapplication does not cake over makeup.
What makes it work
- The cushion applicator solves sunscreen's biggest consumer problem, which is reapplication over makeup.
- Korean factories invented the cushion format and hold the deepest technical experience in it.
- Compact tooling raises lead time compared with a tube, so plan volumes early.
- Sunscreen availability, testing and target-market compliance require separate manufacturer confirmation. US sunscreen must be reviewed as an OTC project.
Texture & format
Liquid sunscreen held in a cushion sponge inside a compact, applied with a puff and refillable.
Frequently asked
Can sun cushions be sold in the US?
Yes, but sunscreen is an OTC drug in the US. The product must use FDA-monograph filters and be made in an FDA-registered facility. Korean manufacturers with US export experience handle this, though testing requirements and timelines are longer than for a standard cosmetic.
Why is the cushion format used for sunscreen?
It solves reapplication. Sunscreen only performs if it is reapplied through the day, and a compact with a puff lets consumers reapply over makeup without disturbing the base. That is difficult with a tube or bottle, which is why the format converts well in daily-SPF markets.
