Mediheal Madecassoside Moisture Sun Serum Blemish Repair 50g
500 Olive Young reviews read first-hand · Olive Young rating 4.8 (6,736 reviews) · 84% very satisfied with spreadability · 81% gentle and low-irritation (Olive Young official) · a moist, serum-like sun serum that makeup grips onto
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Community summary
The most frequently mentioned point is moisture. Comments like 'it's a sunscreen, but it's moist like a serum' and 'it feels like applying a moisturizer' were the most common, at 245 reviews (49%). Context that it's good for drier seasons recurs, and Olive Young's official 'good for dry skin' is 43%.
Next are the light feel and how it works with makeup. 'It's light and not sticky' appeared in 150 reviews, 'it spreads on smoothly' in 146, and 'it doesn't pill before makeup · makeup grips well' in 113. The official 84% 'very satisfied with spreadability' and 81% 'gentle and low-irritation' back this up.
Comments that it's gentle (81 reviews) and repurchase/stocking-up comments (78 reviews) are also common. On the other hand, there's a steady stream of mentions that the scent is grassy or toner-like and hit-or-miss (42 scent-related reviews), and a small number of reviews say it stung or caused breakouts on sensitive skin. Some also note that the runny texture leaks out of the tube opening. All of these are users' own impressions.
These are counts of only those reviews, out of the 500 read, in which the expression appeared directly in the text. If anything, we undercounted rather than inflated — it's a minimum.
By skin type
Olive Young official attribute metrics (based on 6,736 reviews, rating 4.8; multiple responses allowed). These are not values we assigned — they're as tallied on Olive Young.
Expressions found in the reviews read (original tone kept, not rewritten)
Strengths reviewers kept mentioning
- Moisture — the most-mentioned pointThe most frequently mentioned point (245 reviews, 49%). Comments that it's a sunscreen but moist like a serum or moisturizer are overwhelming.
- Light feel — little stickiness150 reviews say it's light and not sticky. Context that it's comfortable for everyday use recurs.
- Makeup grips well — works before makeup113 reviews say it doesn't pill even before makeup and base sticks well over it. There are also mentions of using it for touch-ups over makeup.
- High spreadability satisfaction146 reviews say it spreads on smoothly, and Olive Young's official 'very satisfied with spreadability' is 84%.
- Repurchase · stocking upLong-term use stories of stocking up on 1+1 deals during sales or being on a second repurchase number 78.
Downsides (mentioned repeatedly)
- Scent is hit-or-missThere's a steady complaint that a grassy, toner-like scent lingers (42 scent-related mentions). If you're sensitive to scent, check it first.
- Cases of stinging or breakouts on sensitive skinA small number of reviews say it stung or burned after applying, or that breakouts appeared. With the official 'gentle and low-irritation' at 81%, most say it's gentle, but it varies by person.
- Runny texture — leaking · dispenserSome note the inconvenience that the runny texture leaks out of the tube opening or makes the cap messy (around 27 reviews on runniness and leaking).
- Oiliness and inner dryness vary on oily skinMany say it's fresh, but some reviews say oily skin is left with an oily film or oily-dehydrated skin feels dry underneath.
- Based on users' own impressionsContent about gentleness, breakouts and blemishes reflects users' own impressions and varies by person. We make no efficacy claims.
Best for
- Dry skin looking for a moist sunscreen. Moisture mentions are the most common (43% good for dry skin)
- When you want a sunscreen that makeup grips onto without pilling
- When you prefer a light, non-sticky serum texture
- When mineral sunscreens feel drying and you want to try switching to a chemical sunscreen
May not suit you if: When you're sensitive to scent. The grassy, toner-like scent is consistently hit-or-miss / Sensitive skin that has had stinging or breakouts from chemical sunscreens. Irritation reviews exist, though few / Oily skin wanting a very powdery, matte finish
How to Use Mediheal Madecassoside Moisture Sun Serum Blemish Repair 50g
- Some say letting skincare absorb fully before applying helps makeup go on better with less pilling
- Since the texture is runny, a tip is not to stand the tube cap-down and to squeeze slowly when opening
- If you're sensitive, a recurring piece of advice is to use a small amount for a day first and check for stinging
- Some reviews say that because it's runny, you need to layer it thinly several times to apply enough
Price & buying tips
- Many say they stock up on 1+1 or promo sets during Olive Young sales, so the recurring context is to check the sale price before buying
- There's advice to buy a single tube first and, if it suits you, pick up a large size or promo set during a sale. We recommend comparing the Olive Young price with the Coupang price Check the price on Coupang →
Compared with other Sun care picks
Real-user and in-store trend tally for the sun care category (Olive Young JJintem's own data)
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FAQ
Q. Is the Mediheal Madecassoside sunscreen moist or fresh?
Of the 500 reviews read, 'it's moist and hydrating' was the most common at 245 reviews, and 'it's light without stickiness' appeared in 150. The core impression is that it's moist like a serum without feeling heavy. That said, some reviews say oily skin is left with an oily film, so it varies by person.
Q. Does it pill when applied before makeup?
113 reviews say 'it doesn't pill before makeup · makeup grips well.' Reviews that base sticks well and holds up all day recur. A small number say it does pill, so there's a tip to let your skincare absorb fully before applying.
Q. Can sensitive skin use it?
With Olive Young's official 'gentle and low-irritation' at 81%, most say it's gentle. However, a small number of reviews say it stung or caused breakouts after applying, so if you've reacted to chemical sunscreens before, we recommend testing a small amount first. These are users' own impressions and vary by person.
Q. Is the scent strong?
There's a steady stream of mentions that it has a grassy, toner-like scent (42 scent-related reviews). Some say it's fine, but if you're sensitive to scent, we recommend smelling it in store first.
Q. Does it leave a white cast or sting the eyes?
Many say there's no white cast (around 45 reviews) and no eye sting (around 47 reviews). However, a small number say the eye area stung, so it varies by person.
Q. Where does it rank among Olive Young sunscreen recommendations?
In Olive Young JJintem's sun care tally, the Mediheal Madecassoside sunscreen ranks near the top based on real-user reviews and in-store trends. Rankings change depending on when they're tallied, so for the latest comparison by condition, check the Olive Young sunscreen recommendation ranking page. We don't assign star ratings on our own.
Q. Where does the data on this page come from?
The 4.8 rating, 6,736 reviews, 84% very satisfied with spreadability, 81% gentle and low-irritation, and 43% good for dry skin are Olive Young's official figures, while the ★4–5 share and keyword numbers are values we counted ourselves by reading 500 reviews first-hand (we only counted reviews where the expression appeared directly in the text, so if anything they're under the real figure, not inflated). We don't reproduce the original review text — only the analysis — and we don't assign star ratings or make efficacy claims.
Q. How do I use Mediheal Madecassoside Moisture Sun Serum Blemish Repair 50g?
Some say letting skincare absorb fully before applying helps makeup go on better with less pilling Since the texture is runny, a tip is not to stand the tube cap-down and to squeeze slowly when opening If you're sensitive, a recurring piece of advice is to use a small amount for a day first and check for stinging Some reviews say that because it's runny, you need to layer it thinly several times to apply enough
Starting from a viral Threads post with over 1.85M views, we collected real Korean users' recommendation comments on Olive Young posts, merged different spellings of the same product, and tallied mentions, likes, and staff endorsements. No ads or sponsorships — rankings come from real recommendation data only.
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