KAHI
Zinc Derma Mild Sun Cream SPF 50+PA++++ 50ml
KAHI's Zinc Derma Mild Sun Cream SPF 50+PA++++ 50ml is a sun cream, sold here as the exact Korean-market formula, not a US-adjusted reformulation.
No reviews yet50 ml
$90.00 per 100 ml
- Korean-market formula
- Ships from California or direct from Korea
- Korean barcode and batch code intact
- Suited to
- dry skincombination skinsensitive or reactive skinnormal skin
- Helps with
- a daily wear-under-makeup stepskin that dislikes a heavy or greasy finishan everyday layer as part of a full routinea lightweight finish for daily use
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How it works
This sun cream from KAHI is formulated for the Korean market and sold here as that exact formula, not a US-shelf reformulation. Its fluid texture is built for the role it plays in a routine: the final step of an AM routine, after moisturizer and before makeup. KAHI is a Korean multi-balm brand best known for its stick-format Multi Balm, a single product designed to double as skincare and a dewy makeup finisher, alongside a wider anti-aging Wrinkle Bounce line. The packaging, barcode, and batch code all trace back to the same product sold on its home market. It is meant to be used consistently at the final step of an AM routine rather than as an occasional treatment.
Key benefits
- The authentic Korean-market sun cream formula, not a US-shelf reformulation
- Arrives with its Korean-market barcode and batch code intact for a direct authenticity check against the packaging
- Fits the final step of an AM routine, after moisturizer and before makeup
- Reviewed for accuracy by a licensed dermo-cosmetic expert before it reaches the product page
Inside the formula
Inside the formula
What does the KAHI cream texture feel like on skin?
It applies as a fluid texture that settles in within a minute or two rather than sitting on the surface. Because it is the Korean-market formula rather than a US-shelf reformulation, the finish matches what the same product feels like on shelf in Korea, not a version adjusted for a different market's regulations.
Where does this sun cream fit in a Korean skincare routine?
It sits at the final step of an AM routine, after moisturizer and before makeup. Korean routines are built as layers rather than a single all-in-one step, so using it out of order, for example before a lighter product that needs to absorb first, is the most common reason a product underperforms its expectations.
Is this the authentic Korean-market version, and how is it different from what US retailers sell?
Yes: KAHI formulates this line for the Korean market first, and this is that exact formula rather than a separately registered US version. Some Korean brands sell a reformulated line through US retailers with different actives or filter systems to clear US regulations, and this is not that product.
Who should reach for this sun cream first?
Anyone already using KAHI's other products will notice the same formulation logic here, and it is a reasonable first pick for someone building out a Korean routine around this step for the first time. Skin that reacts to heavy fragrance loads should still read the full ingredient panel on the product page before committing to daily use.
How should this be stored and how long does it last once opened?
Keep it out of direct sun and away from bathroom heat and humidity, the way any Korean-formulated skincare should be stored, and use a clean hand or spatula rather than repeatedly dipping wet fingers into the container. A sealed, unopened unit keeps for the shelf life printed on its own Korean-market batch code, which is intact on every unit we ship.
Not on the ingredient list below: denatured or SD alcohol, essential oils, parabens, sulfate surfactants and mineral oil or petrolatum.
Full INCI (38): Water, Zinc Oxide, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Dimethiconol, Methyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Poloxamer 188, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Titanium Dioxide, Methylpropanediol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dextrin Palmitate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, CI 77480, Tannic Acid, Fragrance
Ingredient list read from kahi.co.kr on 13 September 2026.
33 of 38 explained
- Water solvent
- Water is the base almost every serum, toner and cream is built on. It dissolves the water-loving ingredients and sets how light the finished texture feels. On an INCI list it is usually first, which only means it is the largest single ingredient by weight.
- Propylheptyl Caprylate emollient
- A branched ester with a notably dry, silky slip. It is one of the standard silicone replacements when a formula needs a non-greasy finish.
- Butyloctyl Salicylate emollient
- Butyloctyl Salicylate is an ester used as a solvent and emollient, particularly for dissolving powdered ingredients evenly. Despite the salicylate name it is not an exfoliant.
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate emollient
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a coconut-derived ester used as a light, dry emollient in place of silicone. It spreads far and leaves a soft finish.
- Propanediol humectant
- Propanediol is a plant-derived glycol used in place of propylene glycol. It hydrates, carries actives into solution, and gives a lighter, less sticky slip than glycerin at the same strength.
- Dimethiconol silicone
- Dimethiconol is a high-molecular-weight silicone that leaves a longer-lasting smooth film than dimethicone. It is used for lasting slip and shine.
- Methyl Trimethicone silicone
- Methyl Trimethicone is a light, volatile silicone chosen for a notably dry finish. It thins a formula and disperses powders evenly.
- Caprylyl Methicone silicone
- Caprylyl Methicone is a silicone with a fatty tail, so it mixes with plant oils as well as with silicones. It gives a dry slip and helps disperse powders.
- Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone emulsifier
- A silicone emulsifier with polyglycerin attached. It is the standard way to hold water inside a silicone fluid, which is how many mineral sun fluids are built.
- Niacinamide active
- Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is used at roughly 2 to 5 percent for the look of uneven tone and visible pores, and it is water soluble, stable and comfortable beside almost every other active, which is why it turns up in so many lists.
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate silicone
- A silicone resin supplied in a volatile carrier. The carrier flashes off and the resin stays behind as a light, transfer-resistant film.
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract plant extract
- Portulaca Oleracea is purslane. Its extract is unusually high in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants for a plant, and Korean formulas use it for the look of reddened, reactive skin.
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- Disteardimonium Hectorite thickener
- Disteardimonium Hectorite is a modified clay used to thicken the oil phase and stop pigments settling to the bottom of the bottle.
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid dispersant
- A polymer of hydroxystearic acid whose whole job is keeping mineral powders and pigments evenly suspended in oil instead of settling or streaking.
- Magnesium Sulfate mineral
- Magnesium Sulfate is Epsom salt, used as a mineral salt in the water phase. Despite the name it is not a cleansing sulfate and does not foam.
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane silicone
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a coating applied to mineral powders so they disperse evenly and resist water rather than clumping.
- Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone emulsifier
- This is a silicone emulsifier that holds water inside an oil or silicone base. It is why a long-wear or water-resistant texture stays put.
- 1,2-Hexanediol humectant
- 1,2-Hexanediol is a glycol used for two reasons: it holds water like glycerin, and it makes a formula harder for microbes to live in, so less traditional preservative is needed. Korean formulas use it heavily for that second reason.
- Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate emulsifier
- A water-in-oil emulsifier used in sticks and high-oil formulas, where it keeps the water phase in fine droplets so the texture stays smooth.
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane silicone
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone resin in fine sphere form. It soft-focuses the look of pores and lines and gives a smooth, powdery finish.
- Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate emollient
- A light branched ester with a dry, powdery finish. It is used to thin heavier oils without adding shine.
- Glyceryl Caprylate emulsifier
- Glyceryl Caprylate is a mild emulsifier that also makes a formula less hospitable to microbes, so it is often part of a preservative-free system.
- Caprylyl Glycol preservative booster
- Caprylyl Glycol is a glycol that conditions skin and, more importantly, strengthens a preservative system so less of the traditional preservative is needed. It appears in most modern formulas built without parabens.
- Ethylhexylglycerin preservative booster
- Ethylhexylglycerin softens skin and boosts a preservative system, which is why it is nearly always sitting beside phenoxyethanol or 1,2-hexanediol. It also cuts down the odour bacteria produce, so it turns up in deodorising products.
- Adenosine active
- Adenosine is a nucleoside that Korea's own cosmetic authority recognises as a wrinkle-care functional ingredient, which is why it appears on so many Korean lists at a low level. It is used for the look of fine lines and is stable and well tolerated.
- Tocopherol antioxidant
- Tocopherol is vitamin E. It is an oil-soluble antioxidant that protects the oils in a formula from going rancid and works on skin as an emollient, and it is regularly paired with vitamin C because each keeps the other going for longer.
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether thickener
- Modified cellulose with a fatty stearyl chain added, so it thickens and emulsifies at once. It gives a cushioned, slightly bouncy gel texture.
- Methylpropanediol humectant
- Methylpropanediol is a small glycol used to hydrate and to help water-soluble actives penetrate the outer layer of skin more evenly. It leaves almost no tack, which suits watery textures.
- Aluminum Hydroxide absorbent
- Aluminum Hydroxide is a mineral powder used to coat pigments so they disperse evenly, and to absorb a little oil. It is not an antiperspirant salt.
- Dextrin Palmitate thickener
- Dextrin Palmitate is a starch-based gelling agent for the oil phase. It thickens oils into a clear gel and keeps pigment evenly suspended.
- Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate dispersant
- An ester used to coat mineral powders so they wet out in oil rather than clumping. It is a processing aid for pigments rather than an ingredient aimed at skin.
- Tannic Acid plant extract
- Tannic Acid is the tannin fraction of plants such as oak and tea. It binds to proteins on the surface, which is what gives a tannin its tightening, astringent feel.
- Fragrance fragrance
- Fragrance, or Parfum, is a single declaration standing for a whole scent blend, which can be dozens of materials. Regulators allow it as a trade secret, so a list showing only this word does not say what the scent is made of. It is the most common trigger named by people with reactive skin.
- Market
- Korean market, the version sold in Korea
- Made in
- Republic of Korea
- Volume
- 50 ml
- Category
- Sun Care
- Ships from
- California or Korea
Orders ship from California or direct from Korea with tracked delivery to your door, and both routes carry the same Korean-market release. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more. Returns are accepted for 30 days, by mail.
We split shipments free, so one out-of-stock item never holds up the rest of your order.
Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Barcode
Listed against the Korean barcode on its box - 3California or Korea
Ships to you from either, as the same Korean-market release
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Every order ships from California or direct from Korea, and returns run for 30 days.
Every claim on this page traces to the unit in the box, the barcode, the batch code and the price you can read for yourself.
How to use
- Smooth a full fingertip's worth over the face and neck as the last step of your morning routine, working outward from the center of the face so coverage stays even under makeup.
Worth knowing
- Patch test a new mineral or chemical filter blend on the inner arm first if your skin has reacted to sunscreen before, since a filter that suits one person's skin does not always suit another's.
- Introduce any new Korean-market formula on its own for the first few uses before layering it with the rest of an existing routine, so any reaction is easy to trace to a single product.
Complete the routine
- This itemKAHI Zinc Derma Mild Sun Cream SPF 50+PA++++ 50ml$45.00
- Seal the routine in as the last stepKAHI Eye Balm 9g$50.00
- The treatment step of this routineKAHI Wrinkle Bounce Skin Fit Blending Essence 30ml$75.00
Total for 3 items$170.00
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KAHI, Korean-market original
The Korean-market KAHI sun cream formula, not the US reformulation.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about skin care, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Your skin barrier is basically your outer layer of the skin.
Melissa Piliang, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Pretty much every step of a Korean skin care routine is going to have some component of hydration.
Alok Vij, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
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