Kolmar Korea is expanding K-beauty sun care with a new group of cooling technologies designed to pair UV protection with immediate temperature relief. The company developed a menthol-free cooling ingredient made from botanical extracts, offering a longer-lasting cooling sensation while minimizing the irritation sometimes associated with menthol-based formulas.
Its portfolio also includes a proprietary water-drop technology that releases microdroplets of moisture when rubbed onto skin while maintaining an even UV-protective film. The formulation reportedly lowers skin temperature by about 4°C and suppresses subsequent heat-related temperature increases. Kolmar Korea has also developed a Jelly Sun Stick with a high water content and seaweed-derived ingredient, creating a springy solid format that cools skin by roughly 6°C upon application.
As extreme heat reshapes beauty routines, multifunctional sunscreens are increasingly combining protection with sensorial and skin-comfort benefits.
Image Credit: Image courtesy of Kolmar Korea
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Cooling Sunscreens
- Climate-driven heat exposure is shifting sun care toward formulas that combine UV defense with measurable skin-temperature reduction and comfort benefits.
- Menthol-free Cooling
- Botanical cooling systems create room for gentler sensory skincare that avoids common irritation triggers while maintaining a refreshing after-feel.
- Water-drop Formulas
- Microdroplet-release textures point to new sunscreen formats that deliver hydration, cooling sensations, and uniform protective coverage in one application.
Sectors Adopting This
- K-beauty
- Korean beauty brands are positioned to expand global sun care standards through hybrid products that merge efficacy, sensorial texture, and climate-responsive benefits.
- Skin Care
- Rising demand for multifunctional daily products is encouraging skin care portfolios to integrate protection, hydration, and thermal comfort into routine-use formats.
- Cosmetics Packaging
- Solid sticks, jelly formats, and high-water formulations are creating packaging opportunities around portable, mess-free, and heat-adaptive beauty applications.
