A specification-based comparison of three actual Olive Young sunscreens: UV filter type, finish, white-cast risk, Korean set price and the skin type each format is most likely to suit.
Compared from official Korean retail listings, brand information and current labels checked on August 20, 2026. This is a specification comparison, not a controlled wear test. Formulas and SPF labels can differ by country.
| Product | UV filter type | Finish | White-cast risk | Best match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round LabBirch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen 50ml | Organic/chemical filters; market-specific formulas differ | Moisturising cream; dewy rather than matte | Low by formula type; verify on deeper skin tones | Normal-to-dry skin and daily use under makeup |
| GoodalHeartleaf Soothing Moisture Sun Cream 50ml | Organic/chemical filter moisture formula | Hydrating lotion-cream; designed for makeup layering | Low by formula type; individual results vary | Value-focused shoppers wanting a moist daily finish |
| Dr.GGreen Mild Up Sun Plus 50ml | Mineral filter; zinc oxide is the active UV filter | More set and less dewy than the two moisture formulas | Most likely of the three to leave a visible cast | Shoppers specifically seeking a mineral sunscreen |
SPF50+ PA++++ (Korean listing)
Round Lab
Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen 50ml
₩24,500 for the 50ml double set at time of check
- Evidence
- Olive Young labels the Korean set No.1 for four consecutive years. Round Lab describes its current international cream formula as lightweight, moisturising and easy to layer.
- Best match
- Normal-to-dry skin and daily use under makeup
- White cast
- Low by formula type; verify on deeper skin tones
SPF50+ PA++++
Goodal
Heartleaf Soothing Moisture Sun Cream 50ml
₩17,500 for the 50ml 1+1 set at time of check
- Evidence
- The retailer labels it the No.1 sunscreen and placed it first in the sun-care category's most-viewed list on August 20, 2026.
- Best match
- Value-focused shoppers wanting a moist daily finish
- White cast
- Low by formula type; individual results vary
SPF50+ PA++++
Dr.G
Green Mild Up Sun Plus 50ml
From ₩19,900 for a promotional set at time of check
- Evidence
- Dr.G identifies it as a mineral sunscreen for sensitive skin. The US drug label lists zinc oxide as the active sunscreen ingredient; the exact Korean formula should still be checked on pack.
- Best match
- Shoppers specifically seeking a mineral sunscreen
- White cast
- Most likely of the three to leave a visible cast
The short answer
Choose Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen if you want the richest, dewiest daily finish. Choose Goodal Heartleaf Soothing Moisture Sun Cream if a hydrating 1+1 set and lower Korean sale price matter most. Choose Dr.G Green Mild Up Sun Plus if you specifically want a mineral zinc-oxide sunscreen and accept a greater chance of visible cast.
This conclusion is based on listed formula type, brand positioning and current retail data. It is not a controlled wear test, so finish and cast can vary by application amount, skincare underneath and skin tone.
Protection labels and formula differences
The Korean listings carry SPF50+ PA++++ labels. Round Lab and Goodal are daily moisture formulas using organic or chemical UV filters, while Dr.G identifies Green Mild Up Sun Plus as a mineral sunscreen; the US drug label lists zinc oxide as its active UV filter.
Formula names and filters can differ by country. The current US Round Lab sunscreen, for example, is labelled SPF45+ rather than the SPF50+ PA++++ shown on the Korean Olive Young set. Overseas buyers should compare the exact package and ingredient list, not only the English product name.
Daily use versus outdoor use
All three are positioned primarily as facial sunscreens. None of the Korean product listings used for this comparison should be treated as proof of water resistance. For swimming, heavy sweating or prolonged outdoor exposure, use a product whose own label explicitly states water resistance and follow its reapplication directions.
For ordinary daily wear, texture is often the deciding factor: moisture cream for dry skin, lower-cost lotion for flexible use, or mineral cream when that filter type is the priority.
What was checked
Dates, prices, product labels and locations are tied to the sources listed below. Retail claims are identified as claims; they are not presented as independent clinical or laboratory findings.