Dr. Jane Yoo reviews Espoir's Water Splash Sun Serum SPF 50+, a Korean sunscreen with a serum texture. It contains 3,000 ppm caffeine to reduce puffiness, hyaluronic acid for hydration, and peptides, with a watery, non-sticky finish.
Hi everyone, I'm Dr. Jane Yoo, board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. Today, let's look at the Espoir Water/Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++. Espoir, whose slogan is "Expect Better You," is a Korean makeup brand under the Mori Pacific Group. Their Water/Sun Serum is a lightweight SPF that aims to feel more like a hydrating serum than a traditional sunscreen. For sun protection, it uses a combination of filters. For UVB coverage, it contains homosalate, octocrylene, and octisalate. The UVA protection is provided by avobenzone. The formula is designed with key skincare benefits. It contains Sapphire Essence and low molecular hyaluronic acid to deliver deep hydration. It also features 3,000 parts per million of caffeine to reduce puffiness and enhance skin elasticity, and peptides for further skin protection. The texture is described as fresh, watery serum absorbing without a sticky or heavy feel. This is a Korean serum-textured sunscreen that uses common UV filters and is boosted with a high percentage of hydrating essence, caffeine, and peptides for a fresh contouring finish.
