Dr.G Red Blemish Soothing Up Sun SPF50+ PA++++
Dr.G's Red Blemish Soothing Up Sun launched 2022-03-08 (per a Cosin Korea trade-press report) as a 50mL SPF50+ PA++++ chemical sunscreen extension of the brand's Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream line, sold with "4-fold" UVA/UVB/infrared/fine-dust protection claims; Olive Young Korea currently lists it at ₩29,000 (50mL), checked 2026-09-04. YesStyle and Olive Young Global sell an identical-formula standalone 50mL bottle under the same "Red Blemish Soothing Up Sun" name for US$23.20 (20% off list US$29.00) using the same four non-FDA-approved organic UV filters as the Korean disclosure — but a separately-named US product, "R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Moisture Sunscreen" SPF 30 (sold via Amazon, iHerb, and us.oliveyoung.com), is a distinct FDA-monograph reformulation (Avobenzone 2.85%, Homosalate 6.8%, Octisalate 4.5%) per its FDA DailyMed drug listing (NDC 51621-023), confirmed 2026-09-04. Despite the "Red Blemish" line name (Dr.G's acne-prone-skin skincare line) and this product's SPF/PA rating confirming a standard MFDS UV-protection functional-cosmetic registration, no MFDS acne-relief (여드름성 피부) functional claim was found for it specifically — its declared ingredient list contains no salicylic acid or tea tree oil, relying instead on Niacinamide, Panthenol, and eight different Centella Asiatica extract forms (marketed as "10-Cica Complex") for soothing, with an all-organic/chemical UV filter system (no zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) — unlike Dr.G's own 100%-mineral Green Mild Up Sun Plus line, checked 2026-09-04. (Checked: 2026-09-04)
Specifications
| Volume | 50mL |
|---|---|
| Form | cream |
| Dictionary-listed actives | Niacinamide: rank 6 of 55; Panthenol: rank 11 of 55; Adenosine: rank 43 of 55; Madecassoside: rank 53 of 55 |
| Vegan certified | Not verified |
| Contains petrolatum | No |
| Korea launch | 2022-03-08 |
| Renewal history | None recorded |
| Korea vs export | Sold as a separate product/SKU in export markets — see product page. Two distinct products, not a single same-formula export. (1) "Red Blemish Soothing Up Sun" — the Korean domestic SPF50+/PA++++ formula — is sold unchanged under the same name via Olive Young Global and YesStyle (confirmed live at US$23.20, 20% off list US$29.00, checked 2026-09-04); its ingredient list starts in the identical order as Korea's on both sites, and its four declared UV filters (Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine) are not FDA-approved actives. (2) A separately-named product sold specifically for the US market — "Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Moisture Sunscreen SPF 30" (Amazon, iHerb, us.oliveyoung.com, roughly US$21-23) — is a genuinely different FDA-monograph formula: Avobenzone 2.85%, Homosalate 6.8%, and Octisalate 4.5% as its active ingredients, per its FDA DailyMed drug listing (NDC 51621-023) and matching NDC registry entry, both checked 2026-09-04. It also carries a lower SPF (30 vs. 50+) and no PA rating (PA is not a US labeling standard). This mirrors the same "one name unchanged internationally, one differently named FDA-reformulated US SKU" pattern seen on other Korean sunscreen brands rather than a simple single-product reformulation. |
| Korea regular price | ₩29,000 |
| Price per 100ml | — |
| Global price | US$23.20 (20% off list US$29.00, YesStyle, standalone 50mL bottle) |
| Retailers | International shipping: Olive Young Global, YesStyle; Sold in Korea only: Olive Young Korea; Shipping scope unverified: Dr.G official site (dr-g.co.kr) |
| Full ingredient list (INCI) | Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polysilicone-15, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Princeps Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Methylpropanediol, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Polyether-1, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Saccharomyces Ferment, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Ectoin, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic AcidKorean labelingWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polysilicone-15, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Princeps Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Prunus Persica Flower Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Methylpropanediol, Carbomer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Adenosine, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Polyether-1, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Saccharomyces Ferment, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Ectoin, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid |
| Functional cosmetic status | Registered (UV protection) |
| SPF | SPF50+ |
| PA | PA++++ |
| UV filters | Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polysilicone-15 |
Is it OK for sensitive skin?
Declared facts only, not a suitability verdict: no fragrance listed; no labeled fragrance allergens declared; no denatured alcohol listed. No irritation-related fact here implies suitability for any skin type.
How much of the key actives does it contain?
Niacinamide: rank 6 of 55; Panthenol: rank 11 of 55; Adenosine: rank 43 of 55; Madecassoside: rank 53 of 55.
Can I buy it outside Korea?
International shipping: Olive Young Global, YesStyle; Sold in Korea only: Olive Young Korea; Shipping scope unverified: Dr.G official site (dr-g.co.kr); Global price: US$23.20 (20% off list US$29.00, YesStyle, standalone 50mL bottle).
Is the Korean version of Dr.G's Red Blemish Soothing Up Sun different from the export version?
Yes — two distinct products exist. The Korean-market formula (SPF50+/PA++++, sold unchanged via Olive Young Global and YesStyle under the identical "Red Blemish Soothing Up Sun" name) uses four non-FDA-approved organic UV filters: Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. A separately-named US product, "R.E.D Blemish Soothing Up Moisture Sunscreen" SPF 30 (sold on Amazon, us.oliveyoung.com, and iHerb for roughly US$21-23), is a different FDA-monograph formula using Avobenzone 2.85%, Homosalate 6.8%, and Octisalate 4.5%, per its FDA DailyMed drug listing (NDC 51621-023), checked 2026-09-04.
Does this sunscreen use chemical or mineral UV filters?
All chemical/organic — Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Polysilicone-15 (a UV-filter-boosting polymer), per its declared ingredient list — no Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide, unlike Dr.G's own 100%-mineral "Green Mild Up Sun Plus" line, checked 2026-09-04.
Is this the same formula as Dr.G's other sunscreen lines, like Green Mild Up Sun?
No — despite sharing the Dr.G brand, they're formulated differently. Green Mild Up Sun Plus uses Zinc Oxide as its sole (mineral) filter; Red Blemish Soothing Up Sun uses an all-organic filter combination and centers its soothing complex on eight different Centella Asiatica extract forms plus Houttuynia Cordata and Artemisia Princeps Extracts, rather than Green Mild's ingredient set. Neither product carries an MFDS acne-relief (여드름성 피부) functional-cosmetic registration in its listing — only a UV-protection functional claim was found for either, despite the "Red Blemish" line name marketing toward acne-prone/sensitive skin through soothing ingredients rather than a registered acne treatment claim, checked 2026-09-04.
Does it contain petrolatum?
No — Petrolatum/Vaselinum does not appear in this product's declared ingredient list (cross-checked via a third-party ingredient decoder and YesStyle's matching "Major Ingredients" disclosure, since Olive Young Korea's own product page blocked automated access this session), checked 2026-09-04.
Is Dr.G a Korean brand?
Korean-founded, now foreign-owned — Dr.G was founded in Korea in 2003 by dermatologist Ahn Gun-young under Gowoonsesang Cosmetics, but L'Oréal Groupe announced its acquisition of Gowoonsesang Cosmetics in December 2024, making the brand's parent company French; this page covers the version sold in Korea, checked 2026-09-07.
Sources
Olive Young product page — Checked: 2026-09-04