- “I love my Beauty of Joseon sunscreen”12:00–12:03
- “I have repurchased, will continue to repurchase”
- Source: June 2026 empties worth $1000 - Jun 27, 2026
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Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++"I love my Beauty of Joseon sunscreen."$18.00
Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal"For an under eye cream, I always, always, always recommend the Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum."$17.00
Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: Rice + B5 SPF50+"I pretty much scraped every single bit."-
Dynasty Cream"This is such a gorgeous formula. If you're someone who likes a very thin moisturizer, like something that does not feel too thick or too heavy, too greasy, too oily, but you still want that dewy glowy look, this is perfect."-
Day Dew Sunscreen Lightweight SPF 50"Oh my god, I love this sunscreen. Down."$18.00
Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort+Camelia (SPF 50+ PA++++)"I was immediately blown out of the water because of how lightweight and mattifying it is."$16.40
Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen"A very nice lightweight sunfluid leaving a dewy tinted tone."-
Glow Deep Serum : Rice + Alpha-Arbutin"This is just a really good hydrating serum."$17.00
Radiance Cleansing Balm"This is one that I really, really like for the price that you pay."$19.00
Glow Replenishing Rice Milk Lightweight Hydration Toner"It's not really going to control oil as much as it claims, but it is going to soothe the skin and is anti-inflammatory."$18.00
Revive Under Eye Patches for Wrinkles"Beauty of Joseon do a very similar under eye patch that's kind of like the equivalent to them."$20.00
Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask"Nothing still has been able to top this."$20.00
Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask"It's a multifunctional mask that genuinely glows you up, hydrates you, and just calms and soothes at the same time."$18.00
Calming Serum Green Tea + Panthenol"It's that hydration that really hits, and it's just such a soothing product."$17.00
Ginseng Cleansing Oil"I really like their cleansing oil."$20.00
Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser"It's beautiful, super lightweight, really refreshing."-
Green Plum Refreshing Toner AHA + BHA"This is a mistake for my skin of color family because glycolic acid is a resurfacing acid with a tiny molecular weight."$18.00Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide"This one also from Beauty of Joseon Niacinamide in this, so I can't use that either."$17.00
Dayscreen Moisturizer SPF 30"Obsessed with this stuff."$20.00
Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C"I found myself using it time and time again because it's genuinely unique. Very little else like it on the market."$27.00
Red Bean Water Gel"I just love how hydrating of a texture it is and how hydrating and glowy it makes my skin look."$18.00Browse More
- “You guys know I love this one”33:30–33:34
- “This is my go-to sunscreen for the colder months because it's just got that little bit more heft to it”33:33–33:41
- “It's richer”33:39–33:43
- “It's more deeply hydrating and nourishing”33:39–33:45
- “My dry skin really enjoys it during the colder months”
- “The texture of it is still pretty lightweight”33:45–33:49
- “It's got a thin creamy lotion kind of texture”33:49–33:54
- “Absorbs in really nicely to the skin”33:51–33:55
- Source: Best skincare of 2025: K-beauty and J-beauty favourites - Jan 18, 2026
- “This one is a definite yes for me”
- “I think it's really worth the hype”10:25–10:29
- “This is my go-to sunscreen for the winter”10:29–10:35
- “It is so deeply hydrating and moisturizing whilst also being like a really lightweight lotion texture”10:32–10:37
- “It doesn't feel heavy or like I've got anything sitting on the skin whilst also being very nourishing for my dry skin during the colder winter months”10:48–10:51
- “There's no fragrance to it, no white cast. It's not greasy”11:00–11:04
- “Gives a lovely dewy finish”
- “I think this is a top pick for people with dry sensitive skin who want that extra hydration and moisture”11:04–11:11
- Source: I rated 10 popular Korean sunscreens - here are the best - Aug 31, 2025
- “It is a holy grail of mine”
- “It is absolutely worth the hype in my opinion”
- “It is so deeply hydrating and moisturizing, but it's still so lightweight and just feels like a lightweight lotion”5:10–5:18
- “It is very comfortable. It's not sticky. It's not greasy”5:20–5:25
- “It gives the most wonderful glow, which is beautiful for dry skin”5:23–5:30
- “It doesn't leave a white cast. It's great on my sensitive skin”5:41–5:44
- “It's just such a texturally elegant formulation, but still provides that hydration and moisture”5:48–5:52
- “There's just nothing I can fault about it”6:06–6:11
- Source: I rated 10 viral K-beauty products: overhyped or amazing? - Nov 12, 2025
- “That one is richer, thicker, but still quite lightweight. That one is really nice for the winter, I find, for my dry skin”11:30–11:35
- “This one is also really good”11:37–11:41
- Source: My Simple Skincare Routine for Dry, Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin - Mar 20, 2026
- “Think of this as a richer rice moisturizer with sunscreen”11:24–11:31
- “I wish I could give this sunscreen to really any person over the age of like 40 with mature skin that is trying to find a sunscreen that is gentle, that is not going to irritate your skin, but also is going to bring some actual moisture”11:40–11:50
- “My skin is feeling more dry in the wintertime especially. This is very comforting. It just feels really good going on”11:56–12:07
- “If I'm having a really fast morning, like I don't even really want to wash my face, put some of this on and my skin remains hydrated. It really does stabilize dry skin types”12:07–12:14
- “This one is worth the hype”
- “The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun, the OG, is hydrating. It is nourishing, but it will not sting the eyes. There's no weird fragrance. It is incredibly gentle, nourishing, and it will not pill up on the skin and look really awkward”
- “Truly, if you have dry, dry skin and you were looking for my favorite Asian sunscreen for dry skin, it is this one. I just think that is absolutely excellent”
- “I think there are a lot of over hyped sunscreens in general and this is one that I still believe is absolutely worth every bit of hype”38:28–38:38
- Source: Best Asian Sunscreens of 2026 and Ones to Avoid - Jul 2, 2026
- “This one is just my go-to”
- “I feel like it's just such a good hydrator”1:43–1:48
- “I still say it is better than almost 90% of the moisturizers you're going to put on your skin”1:46–1:52
- “Especially I think if you have like a little bit of a normal to oily combination skin. I think it just lays nice”1:52–1:54
- “I would go out of my way to pick up what I knew to be the Korean version in Holland there. So, one of my favorites of all time, still a go-to years later”2:02–2:06
- Source: Top Sunscreens We Can't Live Without | Dermatologist Favorites - May 7, 2026
- “This is one of my favorite Korean sunscreens”0:46–0:48
- “I actually gave out little samples of this at my wedding”0:56–0:59
- “The old formula was really good for me. It was really glowy, and I really enjoyed that”1:27–1:37
- “I know some people did feel that was too heavy or glowy, especially in summer”
- Source: I tried cult Korean skincare products so you don't have to - Oct 15, 2025
- “Best sunscreen I've ever used truly”21:14–21:19
- “I have tried and like all three of their sunscreens”20:08–20:11
- Source: Best of beauty 2025 - Dec 6, 2025
- “Just so hydrating, feels so good on the skin. Probably any skin type, you're going to love this”3:32–3:36
- “Super elegant, moisturizing, weightless, just an incredible sunscreen for anyone who is looking for that protection that you need”3:38–3:47
- Source: Top Korean Sunscreens You Need This Summer | Dermatologist Favorites - Jun 11, 2026
- “I just love that rice relief sunscreen”12:10–12:13
- “I actually have it with me here”12:13–12:16
- “At least four versions of this I use everywhere”12:16–12:21
- Source: Best K-Beauty Products from Favorite Brands | Dermatologist Picks - Jul 2, 2026
- “The way it feels, I think set the bar for how not just how a sunscreen should feel, but how a moisturizer should feel”13:33–13:37
- “I just really haven't deviated far from that”13:37–13:40
- Source: Best Sunscreens of the Year | Doctorly Favorites of 2025 - Jan 2, 2026
- “It's an utterly brilliant sunscreen, and I don't say that lightly”5:01–5:10
- “It's gone viral on social media because of its lightweight formula that applies beautifully without any stickiness”5:10–5:15
- “The secret to its efficacy and appeal lies in its use of newer generation chemical sunscreen filters”5:20–5:27
- Source: Best affordable pro-aging skincare products I've tried - Oct 12, 2025
- “I use this every day. I've been through two tubes of this”7:40–7:45
- “It's so lightweight”
- “I love this because it doesn't feel like an SPF at all”8:06–8:12
- “It just feels like a primer. It feels like a moisturizer as opposed to a traditional SPF”8:21–8:28
- “It's not thick in consistency. It's just very lotion-y and absorbs literally instantly”8:35–8:42
- “100% I'm running out and getting this”8:52–8:57
- Source: Drugstore makeup favorites I'd repurchase first - May 14, 2026
- “They didn't have to sponsor anyone everyone was already talking about this product”3:08–3:16
- “It is not since the great Korean sunscreen scandal has a moisturizer been this elegantly formulated or has this sunscreen felt just exactly like a moisturizer and that's why everybody loved it”3:16–3:22
- “It's nice and light”
- “It's such a good sunscreen and it deserves all the attention it got”3:38–3:42
- “If you are oily you may not love this”3:36–3:40
- “As somebody who has an oily T-zone that likes to be dewy I enjoy this”3:42–3:48
- “I absolutely love this stuff”3:56–3:59
- Source: Overly sponsored skincare products: what's worth the hype and what's not - Mar 7, 2025
- “If I do the blind test, I cannot really tell”11:54–11:59
- “Both are great. Just get it whatever is on sale”11:56–12:01
- “If you guys only tried one of it, just try the other one. It's great”11:59–12:06
- “I love both”12:03–12:07
- “If I use this in the class, so many people ask me what is that sunscreen? It feels amazing”12:09–12:14
- “I see some people are allergic to the ingredients. So keep that in mind”12:29–12:37
- Source: Viral K-Beauty vs What Koreans Actually Use: Which is better? - Mar 10, 2026
- “This is one of the only ones that I found this year that actually doesn't irritate me, doesn't cause white heads, blackheads”10:19–10:24
- “I've tried both, as you can see. It's literally I've squeezed the hell out of these”10:33–10:40
- “It doesn't irritate me. Doesn't cause white heads and blackheads”10:21–10:28
- “It doesn't cause any white cast on my face”10:54–10:59
- “It's absolutely perfect and it's Korean and it's affordable”10:57–11:01
- Source: Skin & hair care favourites of 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
- “Can you see I use it this much? I love this sunscreen. It's amazing. Well-made sunscreen”7:40–7:46
- “Whenever I have my business, um, I have to do the makeup outside, I always put this in my makeup bag because it's handy. It's small, easy to carry on. So, I love it. Why not? Affordable”7:46–7:55
- Source: K-Beauty Best-Sellers vs Underdogs: Results Humbled Me - Apr 4, 2026
- “This one is a little bit thicker and I prefer using it in the winter time more”10:47–10:55
- “They're basically the same types, just different texture”10:52–10:59
- Source: I used Korean Skincare For A Year - My Honest Results + Mistakes - Mar 13, 2026
- “It almost acts like a moisturizer and SPF in one”0:41–0:48
- “Super hydrating and it really is a gorgeous prep for foundation, a skin tint, concealer, whatever you want to use”0:46–0:50
- Source: 5 minute natural makeup look for beginners - Mar 18, 2026
- “For SPF, I'll go in with the Beauty of Joseon SPF 50 with rice and probiotic”1:06–1:12
- Source: Easy cool toned makeup tutorial for beginners - May 3, 2026
- “I still like to use the Beauty of Joseon relief sun line”11:55–11:59
- “I use the original more often in colder months and the Aquaresh more when it's warm out”11:57–12:05
- Source: Dermatologist's cold weather skincare routine - Nov 8, 2025
- “You guys know the Beauty of Joseon is very very popular”1:04–1:09
- Source: What locals buy vs. tourists buy at Olive Young - Mar 4, 2026
- “They are all very amicable products. They work well with everything else that I've tried on top of it”
- Source: Everything I Bought in the Sephora Sale... Tested! - Jul 4, 2026
- “For an under eye cream, I always, always, always recommend the Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”4:30–4:36
- “This has retinol in it”4:34–4:39
- “I get little tiny fine lines under my eyes and this has helped significantly”4:36–4:43
- “I've gone through like three or four of these. I love this”4:43–4:48
- Source: Top 50 Amazon Prime Day Deals 2026: Beauty, Hygiene & Jewelry - Jun 23, 2026
- “If I'm looking for anti-aging from my eye cream, particularly on an evening, I'll go in with this”4:22–4:30
- “It contains retinol which is great in terms of boosting collagen and elastin, taking away those crow's feet, but ginseng which calms, soothes, and is a potent antioxidant”4:38–4:45
- “The fact that that retinol is encapsulated just means it's going to be super gentle”4:50–4:56
- “If you have a very delicate under eye, this is going to be your absolute best friend”4:55–5:03
- Source: All-time Korean skincare world rankings - Jan 16, 2026
- “This is my retinol of choice”10:49–10:52
- “I really enjoy this serum”
- “I personally have not experienced any of that with this product”
- “I have never experienced any kind of irritation with this at all”
- “I think it's very sensitive skin friendly”
- “I really enjoy the texture of this serum”
- “It also adds a nice amount of moisture for my dry skin”
- “I don't feel it to be heavy or greasy at all”
- Source: K-beauty products I'm buying again - Nov 26, 2025
- “This one was my all-around favorite”13:22–13:26
- “It's great because it's nourishing, it's smoothing, it's brightening”13:26–13:33
- “I've seen real improvement under my eyes using this one”13:32–13:38
- Source: Best Korean skincare products of the year: 2025 - Jan 3, 2026
- “This is my go-to retinoid that I've built up to using every night”22:27–22:33
- “It is very gentle”
- “I've had no irritation or sensitivity issues with my sensitive skin”23:19–23:22
- “The retinol in here helps to speed up cell turnover, helping to smooth out the skin, plump the skin”22:35–22:42
- “It targets fine lines and wrinkles”22:42–22:45
- “This has a very lightweight, creamy texture”23:01–23:08
- “It spreads really easily, absorbs nicely, and adds a nice layer of hydration and moisture without leaving any sticky or greasy residue”23:06–23:10
- “I find that this retinoid works very well for my dry, sensitive skin”23:17–23:20
- Source: Best skincare of 2025: K-beauty and J-beauty favourites - Jan 18, 2026
- “I started using in the morning time because it has a little bit of a yellow tint to it, which is nice and brightening”18:10–18:15
- “I've just been really loving this, especially underneath makeup or for daytime use”18:22–18:29
- Source: Best Korean skincare products in 2025 - May 22, 2025
- “It contains 10% ginseng root extract and 2% retinal”
- “Retinal is a little bit stronger than retinol because it's more potent. It is really going to give you amazing results for your under eyes, especially if you're someone who suffers with dark under eye circles”3:11–3:18
- “It's also going to help to disappear those fine lines and wrinkles that you get under your eyes”3:21–3:26
- “Retinal is amazing for increasing the cell turnover of the skin under your eyes”3:24–3:31
- “When you're someone who's suffering with a lot of wrinkles, it can be great for anti-aging, but it's also been shown to be great for hyperpigmentation”3:30–3:35
- “It's just overall going to give your under eyes the most flawless look”3:36–3:41
- “There aren't many eye creams on the market that utilize retinal in such a great way, which is why this is always one of my top picks for eye creams that are going to be punchy and really make a massive difference”3:39–3:44
- “It runs around $17, but it's totally worth it”
- Source: Doctor's guide: the only Korean skincare you should buy - Nov 15, 2025
- “My Beauty of Joseon one is actually working pretty good, too”8:00–8:04
- Source: My current go-to makeup look - Feb 19, 2026
- “This one has ginseng and retinol. It's not oily, heavy, and it actually works”3:35–3:41
- “It has ginseng for circulation and antioxidant repair”3:41–3:47
- “It has retinal encapsulated that smooths fine lines without irritation”3:47–3:52
- “It also has ceramides and hyaluronic acid to hydrate the thin skin under eyes”3:52–3:58
- “Perfect for tired eyes and screen fatigue”3:55–4:03
- Source: Dermatologist recommends best Korean skincare for glass skin - Nov 12, 2025
- “I have consistently liked and used the Beauty of Joseon retinal eye serum”0:59–1:03
- “It's mild, not very expensive, and my sensitive skin tolerates it really well”1:13–1:18
- “I also appreciate that it comes in an airless and opaque pump that protects the serum from light and air”1:18–1:22
- “This is a good option for retinoid newbies and for people with sensitive skin”1:22–1:29
- “I also think that it's a good value”
- Source: Dermatologist: Best Retinoids at Every Price - Mar 14, 2026
- “Beauty of Joseon still is a retina and very lightweight”14:03–14:09
- “Anybody who's like worried about the millia and like uh early 20s who starting to use eye cream, it's going to be amazing great option and also affordable”14:09–14:15
- Source: Viral K-Beauty vs What Koreans Actually Use: Which is better? - Mar 10, 2026
- “On some nights, I'll use a little bit of over-the-counter retinol or retinal like the Beauty of Joseon retinal eye serum or Aven's retinol line”
- Source: Dermatologist's cold weather skincare routine - Nov 8, 2025
- “I still like the Beauty of Joseon retinal eye serum as my favorite budget retinoid”9:26–9:32
- “The Beauty of Joseon retinal eye serum, which I use as a full face retinoid pretty often, is just $16.99 for 30 mls, which I think is a nice value pick”9:55–10:03
- Source: Dermatologist's summer skincare hits and flops - Aug 9, 2025
Variant: Retinaldehyde
- “It has a nice lightweight gel texture that I personally really enjoy to wear underneath something a bit thicker, creamier, and more occlusive”7:16–7:20
- Source: Best Amazon Prime Day 2026 Beauty Deals - Jun 23, 2026
- “I really appreciate this formula because it's one of the only ones on this list that features a retinoid”10:56–10:59
- “This really just did nothing for my dark circles”11:24–11:30
- “Every other Beauty of Joseon product I'm obsessed with”11:30–11:34
- “Is the formula amazing? Yes”
- “There's a reason why this one is so viral, and so many people have said that it's just like changed their lives”12:10–12:15
- Source: Best eye creams tested and ranked - Oct 18, 2025
- “A lot of people say that the Revive Eye Serum with ginseng and retinol from Beauty of Joseon is one of the best eye creams”16:42–16:49
- “It's very gentle, but actually effective”16:49–16:57
- Source: Viral Asian makeup haul (k-beauty, j-beauty, c-beauty) - Apr 8, 2026
- “It has a retinol so it's not only going to help with the look of fine lines, but it's also going to hydrate”1:18–1:21
- Source: Products I Refuse to Use in Spring as a Dermatologist - Mar 14, 2026
- “Overall the formula is very similar to the Beauty of Joseon retinal eye cream. That one has 2% liposomal retinal”
- Source: I tried cult Korean skincare products so you don't have to - Oct 15, 2025
- “I ended up decluttering it”
- “I tried to use it on my eyes. I didn't really see any result”10:40–10:44
- “I tried using it on the whole face, but it slightly clogged my pores”10:44–10:50
- “I tried to use it as a spot treatment. This is when I saw the result. It did help my post-acne to fade away faster”10:48–10:54
- “For me, it wasn't worth it”
- Source: Yesstyle skincare bestsellers review - Mar 29, 2026
- “I pretty much scraped every single bit”10:37–10:41
- “The blue one is basically the lighter texture one”10:45–10:50
- “This is one of the few sunscreens that doesn't break me out, doesn't give me a white cast, and I can wear it under makeup without it peeling”10:59–11:03
- “This is the one sunscreen I truly truly trust, and I got so many backups of it”11:05–11:10
- Source: I used Korean Skincare For A Year - My Honest Results + Mistakes - Mar 13, 2026
- “This one instantly became a fave especially for me because the original rice and probiotics one is just way too glowy for me it's like not made for oily girls”20:51–20:59
- “This one completely nothing it's like water on your face and if anything this dries down and settles into the skin a little bit more skin-like”21:25–21:31
- “I would highly recommend this one for those of you who want an even lighter weight”21:33–21:36
- Source: Top k-beauty skincare of 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
- “To me, it almost feels similar to like a lightweight water cream”3:35–3:44
- “This feels like the more oily skin-friendly version of this”4:05–4:13
- “The Aqua Fresh is just a more lightweight version of it, wears beautifully under makeup, and it's not necessarily mattifying, but it isn't a very glowy glowy heavy dewy finish”4:31–4:34
- “They did however add butyloctyl salicylate into the Aqua Fresh formula, which is a bummer because that sometimes again can be irritating for some people”4:42–4:49
- Source: Best Asian Sunscreens of 2026 and Ones to Avoid - Jul 2, 2026
- “It's just a distant relative of the original Beauty of Joseon sunscreen with probiotics. But compared to the regular variant, the Aqua Fresh variant is so much lighter and ideally designed for people who have super oily combination to acne prone skin”4:54–5:02
- “This is a fast absorbing sunscreen with zero white cast and works for all skin types, even for the darkest skin types without leaving any kind of white cast”5:12–5:19
- “It has no fragrance to it and due to its moisturizer like consistency, you can directly wash your face, apply a serum and then move on with the sunscreen skipping your moisturizer all together”5:25–5:29
- Source: Dermatologist recommends best Korean skincare for glass skin - Nov 12, 2025
- “the Aqua Fresh is lighter. It's designed for normal to oily skin”1:22–1:25
- “this version has more of a matte finish. It has less of a shiny emollient oil layer left on the skin”
- “this one much more lightweight, and it's especially obvious when you put it on your face”
- “this version does not have MBBT”1:53–1:55
- “if that white cast was a bit of a problem for you, this one doesn't have it - highly recommend trying it out”2:14–2:25
- “this does not have niacinamide”2:25–2:27
- “this formula just solves a lot of problems that people had with Korean sunscreens”2:57–3:07
- “It feels really nice on skin”3:29–3:31
- Source: I tried cult Korean skincare products so you don't have to - Oct 15, 2025
- “Both of them has rice extracts as well as probiotics”1:06–1:13
- “So you're going to get a little bit of brightening, refreshing hydration and all of that goodness to support your skin barrier”1:11–1:15
- “These two sunscreens, they feel so dreamy”1:19–1:23
- “They're so creamy”1:21–1:26
- “They're lightweight”1:23–1:29
- “They're refreshing”
- “Pretty much a good standard or exemplary of what to expect when using K beauty SPFs, especially chemical SPFs, which both of these are”1:23–1:31
- “I think with the price point and everything, these are really, really good entry levels to SPFs, especially K beauty SPFs”1:29–1:35
- Source: Stop buying viral K-beauty: what Koreans actually use - Feb 22, 2026
Variant: Aqua-fresh
- “I keep hearing that the US formulated one just does not hit like this one”10:11–10:19
- “I really like this one because it works really well under makeup or on its own”10:35–10:38
- “It spreads really easily”10:38–10:41
- Source: Skincare empties: which ones I repurchased - Jun 11, 2026
- “Really nice. A lot lighter than the other one”1:37–1:41
- Source: What's in my makeup bag and my go-to everyday makeup look - Jan 10, 2026
- “I use the original more often in colder months and the Aqua Fresh more when it's warm out”
- Source: Dermatologist's cold weather skincare routine - Nov 8, 2025
- “This is the lighter version and is particularly made for oily and combination skin”3:35–3:41
- “It made me little sweaty”
- “It did set to like complete matte finish”
- “After third application of the day it did peel just a little bit especially around you know like around hairline like near eyebrows”
- “If you have like sensitive skin, dry skin, you probably want to skip it”3:00–3:04
- Source: Korean sunscreen ranking for skin type - Jul 23, 2025
- “This is such a gorgeous formula. If you're someone who likes a very thin moisturizer, like something that does not feel too thick or too heavy, too greasy, too oily, but you still want that dewy glowy look, this is perfect”8:51–8:55
- “This is a beautiful formula, especially if you have sensitive skin because it is so gentle, very very soothing”9:18–9:22
- “My skin looks amazing when I use this product”9:24–9:29
- “Definitely one of my absolute favorites”9:27–9:30
- Source: 50 products I actually used up (beauty empties I loved + hated) - Apr 22, 2026
- “The Beauty of Joseon dynasty cream is my other favorite”50:07–50:11
- “It just gives me that instant bright brightened kind of effect when I'm using it consistently”50:16–50:20
- “I personally find that it also helps with like post acne marks, just like general healthiness of my skin, that resilience, and it just hits every time”50:20–50:28
- “It's a really lightweight gel”
- “My skin felt super bright and really healthy without having to have like a lot of greasy product”50:40–50:49
- Source: Best of beauty 2025 - Dec 30, 2025
- “It's a little bit thicker than usual super thick cream and it's so good on the skin”1:38–1:47
- “It really keeps my skin super hydrated and when I wake up the following day ganda skin”1:45–1:52
- Source: Best purchases of 2025 - Jan 3, 2026
- “The Dynasty Cream is really replenishing, deeply hydrating”2:27–2:32
- “I don't think the Dynasty cream is great for use under makeup. I do find it will peel under makeup”2:35–2:42
- “I just use this when I'm not wearing makeup or at night time”2:55–3:00
- “I really have found that on days when I think my skin is dry, it's not necessarily lacking in oil. It is lacking in water and in hydration in my actual skin barrier. And this is what does a really good job of kind of balancing my skin”3:00–3:05
- “For oily skin, you got to check that one out because I just feel like that would be your ultimate night cream”3:16–3:20
- Source: Top K beauty products of 2025 - Nov 18, 2025
- “I'd say this is a hydrating moisturizer”12:37–12:37
- “It's nave safe. It's very light”12:39–12:39
- “I don't like the packaging”12:41–12:41
- “I would give this a nice 8 out of 10 because it does what it says”12:45–12:50
- Source: Best & worst moisturisers for combination skin - Feb 8, 2026
- “The wildly popular Beauty of Joseon K beauty brand is awesome. I can see why everyone loves it”
- “This dynasty cream is lightweight, rubs in well”8:40–8:44
- Source: Costco skincare dos and don'ts from a dermatologist - Nov 22, 2025
- “This is a fragrance-free facial moisturizer”1:02–1:06
- “It has niacinamide, workhorse of the skin care industry”1:09–1:13
- “I love Beauty of Joseon. I think they're a great brand”1:48–1:52
- “This is one I'm willing to bet is quite good”
- “Rice bran water, very hydrating”1:52–2:00
- Source: Dermatologist shops Costco skincare: what's worth buying? - May 11, 2026
- “If you leave it for a while this Beauty of Joseon stays a little bit longer”3:19–3:25
- “I just don't like this Instagram style packaging cuz it just got too much loss in there”3:29–3:36
- “I saw at the Amazon Beauty of Joseon they make this cream as a tube and this tube would be no problem because this cream is not that heavy”3:44–3:49
- “Packaging wise I like this one a bit better”3:54–4:00
- Source: I tested 16 viral K-beauty moisturizers to find the #1 winner - Jan 2, 2026
- “Oh my god, I love this sunscreen. Down”15:36–15:39
- “This one literally took no seconds at all to absorb and there's no white cast”15:45–15:50
- “I do really love this sunscreen”15:49–15:51
- Source: How to get glass skin for beginners: affordable skincare routine with Korean products - Oct 2, 2025
- “I really like the new one actually that Sephora has, the Dayd sunscreen”34:00–34:07
- “It's kind of like a cream moisturizer texture and it doesn't leave you with a greasy sunscreen film”34:19–34:23
- “This one and the Aquafit are my favorite sunscreens”34:26–34:31
- “I really like this one. I think I like it more than the original, but the Aquafit is my number one”34:33–34:40
- Source: 14 K-beauty products to try at Ulta & Sephora - Aug 15, 2025
- “It blends easily, perfectly”
- “It blends extremely well”9:20–9:22
- “This is a chemical sunscreen. Those filters just blend seamlessly with very little effort”9:22–9:25
- “It has a rich texture. Almost feels like a cream. It's like a very, very rich, comforting lotion, but it's still somehow lightweight”9:27–9:37
- “Really hugs your skin nicely”9:44–9:47
- “Even though I've sweated, it really hasn't irritated my eyes”9:49–9:55
- “Definitely has that dewy hydrated glow”10:05–10:10
- “It's not greasy at all, it's not sticky, it's not tacky”10:10–10:14
- Source: Ultimate routine to achieve glass or dewy skin - Nov 19, 2025
- “I like this one more than I like the original sunscreen from Beauty of Joseon”39:49–39:57
- “I really like this one because it felt thinner and I felt like I could spread it more evenly and there was no chance of a white cast”40:06–40:13
- “It just went onto the skin really nicely. It never peeled”40:19–40:23
- “It worked well with all my other skincare products and it worked well underneath makeup as well”40:21–40:30
- Source: Beauty empties 2026: skincare, makeup, haircare & bodycare - Jan 29, 2026
- “This is using American filters”13:51–13:53
- “It still blends really nicely because they're still applying that same philosophy around that experiential skin care that you get from any Korean brand”13:55–13:58
- “It's still a phenomenal sunscreen, maybe not as elegant or maybe Dr. Maxwell doesn't love it as much, but still really nice”14:02–14:10
- Source: Best Sunscreens of the Year | Doctorly Favorites of 2025 - Jan 2, 2026
- “Also very hydrating and pretty glow to the skin”1:10–1:15
- Source: Heat-proof makeup that lasts all day - Jul 26, 2026
- “I was immediately blown out of the water because of how lightweight and mattifying it is”14:21–14:27
- “I truly have not found another stick sunscreen like it”14:52–14:57
- “It is incredible at how well it reduces shininess and greasiness while still allowing you to touch up your sunscreen protection throughout the day”14:54–15:01
- “This product single-handedly made me so much better at reapplying my sunscreen throughout the day”15:19–15:22
- Source: Best sunscreens of 2025 for all skin types - Dec 1, 2025
- “I could not be more impressed by how easily this glides onto the skin while making you look mattified”19:01–19:06
- “If you have oily skin, you absolutely have to try this one out, because it's basically like a sunscreen powder and blotting paper in one”19:08–19:11
- “The way that this mattifies the skin is so incredible while still providing good sunscreen protection all in a really easy to carry on the go stick formula”19:14–19:20
- “It's a great price point. Like you can get this for under $10”19:26–19:32
- Source: My Most Repurchased Korean Skin Care Products - Feb 16, 2026
- “It's completely mattifying. As soon as you apply it, your skin will start feeling matte. All of that oil that is there on your face, the gunk, everything would just magically disappear”5:48–5:52
- “And I've tried it personally when I went on multiple vacations and I definitely love it”5:58–6:03
- Source: Dermatologist recommends best Korean skincare for glass skin - Nov 12, 2025
- “This matte sunstick was really nice. It would be like two birds with one stone for me. Mattifying and SPF protection”9:12–9:16
- “It is a super smooth glide sunstick”9:21–9:25
- “It controls that shine like I said without feeling waxy or heavy and my face wasn't sticky”9:24–9:28
- “Like my hair didn't stick to my face afterwards like some of the US sunscreens do to me”9:28–9:33
- “It does apply really evenly with the matte finish”9:31–9:37
- “It's perfect over makeup”
- “I found that this SPF stick applied pretty easy on top of the makeup and makeup still look decent”9:46–9:50
- “This stick will also help absorb some of that excess oil throughout the day while providing the broadspectrum protection”9:50–9:55
- Source: Dermatologist reviews best Korean and Japanese sunscreens - Jun 29, 2025
- “A very nice lightweight sunfluid leaving a dewy tinted tone”12:41–12:51
- “This one gives a nice soft glow look, helps to even out the skin tone a bit”12:48–12:56
- “I would say it's very close to like a BB cream look and finish”12:54–13:02
- “If you're heading out somewhere casual or going somewhere that you don't want to look too shabby, just want to look with a bit of a light makeup on, then this is perfect”13:04–13:10
- “It doesn't leave any white cast, instead it leaves a nice natural even skin tone”13:21–13:26
- “This is a great basic sun fluid with SPF 30 PA3 pluses which is good enough for this time of the year winter”13:31–13:41
- Source: Best Korean Sunscreens of 2025 - Dec 7, 2025
Variant: SPF 40 / MP 200
- “Beauty of Joseon, a Korean brand that I have yet to find a bad product from this brand”4:26–4:34
- “Lightweight fluid formula, doesn't pill, it doesn't get all chalky”4:59–5:07
- “It's smooth”5:03–5:09
- “It comes in a variety of tints. I want to say like 12 different shades”5:07–5:12
- “Fragrance-free as a side note”5:16–5:20
- “It does not have a heavy cast”
- “It does require a bit of effort to spread on the skin. There's a bit of streakiness as you're putting it on in the beginning, but relative to mineral sunscreens in general, the spread is not too bad”5:31–5:37
- “It's a thin fluid”
- Source: Amazon Prime Day skincare deals I actually recommend - Jun 23, 2026
- “What I like about Neutrogena and Beauty of Joseon, that K beauty brand, is that they have come out with different shades, gone above and beyond, and they've come out with 12 diverse shades”7:54–7:58
- Source: Dermatologist's top sunscreen picks - Jun 21, 2025
Variant: MP200
- “It feels lovely going on like a lightweight oil or serum. It has a wet yet powdery feel to it. It blends well around hair and eyebrows”14:29–14:37
- “The finish is softly dewy but not shiny. The tint is a good match for me and it evens out my skin tone and looks really natural”14:40–14:49
- “With makeup, I don't love how this foundation looks over this sunscreen. It looks more dry and cakey than normal, and it's more settled into wrinkles than it normally is”14:49–15:01
- “This felt itchy and made my skin feel so dry and so prickly all day long that even though I wore it all day, I could not wait to take it off”15:39–15:48
- “If you have sensitive skin, I would be careful with this one”15:58–16:02
- “As a standalone sunscreen, I give it a three out of five”16:02–16:07
- “Under makeup, I'm only giving it a three out of five”16:16–16:20
- Source: I tried $750 of mineral sunscreens so you don't have to - May 31, 2025
- “This is just a really good hydrating serum”7:16–7:21
- “I ran through it like water, so be aware that you do go through this really fast”7:19–7:23
- “I already have a new one. No regrets on that matter. I really enjoy it”7:28–7:35
- “I like to apply it before makeup just to give me a glow, hydration, to the skin. Highly recommended”7:36–7:42
- Source: Beauty empties: products I finished and would repurchase - Jul 23, 2026
- “This is one of my favorite serums to recommend for acne-prone skin, particularly acne-prone skin that deals with hyperpigmentation”14:19–14:23
- “This is actually an amazing solution in one bottle”14:52–14:57
- “2% of niacinamide, that's the brightening superhero in this”15:15–15:20
- “Betaine salicylate is going to give you that gentle effect that over time will help to clear out your pores”16:21–16:25
- “When I started using this, I was like, why is my acne going away? Why are my clogged pores starting to smooth out and disappear?”16:10–16:15
- “It hits multiple pain points for acne-prone or congested skin”16:32–16:37
- “It does have a kind of a thicker medium slightly moisturizing kind of texture”16:37–16:41
- “Not every oily skin type is going to appreciate this”16:49–16:56
- Source: Best K-Beauty Under $20: Fragrance-Free & Worth It - May 14, 2026
- “They are all very amicable products. They work well with everything else that I've tried on top of it”
- Source: Everything I Bought in the Sephora Sale... Tested! - Jul 4, 2026
- “I think I will put in maybe worth the hype”8:49–8:54
- “It is a lovely hydrating moisturizing serum”10:25–10:31
- “The texture of it is more viscous than the Seika ampule. It's not going to run down your arm”10:28–10:33
- “It smooths over the face easily, absorbs quickly, doesn't feel tacky, and it just nourishes and adds a nice glow”10:41–10:45
- “I can't speak about whether it does do much to fade dark spots”10:53–10:58
- Source: I rated 10 viral K-beauty products: overhyped or amazing? - Nov 12, 2025
- “This is one that I really, really like for the price that you pay”9:34–9:40
- “I do find that you don't get the most amount of product. I do think they could add a few more grams to this if I'm completely honest”9:38–9:43
- “With this one, it really melts my makeup very well when it's in balm shape or form. And then I also find that it just rinses off very easily when it comes into contact with water”9:58–10:06
- “This is one that I would definitely repurchase. I have repurchased it again”10:10–10:16
- “A staple in my collection”
- Source: Beauty empties: makeup, skincare & haircare reviews - Oct 12, 2025
- “It really melts on your skin. It's so good”6:19–6:24
- “Put it on dry skin and then put water. It becomes a little bit milky. So remove everything and then your face will be super clean and smooth”6:21–6:26
- Source: Current favorites: beauty, skincare, makeup, hair - Jun 6, 2026
- “It's very convenient because it's not like liquid oil. It's easy to travel with”2:44–2:49
- “It does remove makeup effectively. It doesn't clog my pores”2:55–3:01
- “I think that this is very underrated. I don't see people particularly speak about this one”3:11–3:14
- Source: Kbeauty skincare I keep repurchasing - Mar 14, 2026
- “It's not really going to control oil as much as it claims, but it is going to soothe the skin and is anti-inflammatory”3:30–3:35
- “I would give this product a five out of 10 as ingredients don't really match up the claims, but it is NAYC safe and it will soothe inflamed skin”3:38–3:42
- Source: Best and worst acids for acne-prone skin of colour - May 12, 2026
- “Beauty of Joseon do a very similar under eye patch that's kind of like the equivalent to them”7:00–7:04
- “Both are really good”7:04–7:06
- Source: All-time Korean skincare world rankings - Jan 16, 2026
- “I think they're better formulated and they will work that little bit better”3:01–3:06
- “You've got retinol which is one of the very best retinoids to use under the eye”3:12–3:15
- “You're going to see some great anti-aging results”3:35–3:38
- “If you're someone that has a lot of puffiness, a lot of discoloration and water retention under the eye, these patches will fix it like that”3:41–3:44
- “By using collagen topically in these eye patches, you're just going to see a plumping of the under eye, which will temporarily fill in any hollowness that you have, smooth out the crow's feet and fine lines and wrinkles and just work really, really well”3:54–4:00
- “I think these are the best under eye patches I've ever tried”4:15–4:21
- “The size of them works for the under eye area”4:27–4:31
- “The formulation is next level”4:29–4:32
- Source: Top Korean Skincare 2026 - Hottest K-Skincare Recommendations - Dec 29, 2025
- “They have this like pearlescent kind of vibe and they're like literal angel wings. It is absolutely adorable”8:06–8:10
- “Apply very well. They don't slip cuz with a lot of these gel patches like this consistency, a lot of the times they slip off because they're just too hydrated too there's too much product on it too much serum, but these stick very well and they stay on nicely”8:13–8:19
- “I do feel like it has a slightly brightening effect nothing extreme, but I do feel like my under eye gets the extra TLC”8:30–8:36
- “I'm very cautious when it comes to my under eyes because I'm not ready for under eye filler yet, but I'm getting a bit older. I want to make sure that the fine lines that we kind of keep them at a distance. So, these little things also really help with that”8:39–8:42
- Source: March 2026 Beauty Favorites - Mar 22, 2026
- “Nothing still has been able to top this”26:54–26:58
- “It's softening, it's brightening, and it's a soft clean mask, it's not drying”26:56–27:02
- “Every time I use this guy, I wash it off and I feel like my face is brightened and evened, and then my pores just look better, like they're less visible”27:04–27:13
- “Countless jars of this have been finished”27:29–27:32
- Source: Top k-beauty skincare of 2024 - Dec 19, 2024
- “Any type of skin type, if you want skin refining, pore minimizing, skin brightening, softening, it's this guy”20:18–20:27
- “It's a mud mask, but it's not drying”
- “I can't even tell you how many of these I've gone through. Like, it will always be here because it's just the best mud mask I've ever used”20:32–20:39
- Source: Products I've tried and love for skincare and haircare - Sep 27, 2025
- “I love this face mask”3:17–3:22
- “It is phenomenal”3:23–3:29
- “It's just a really good gentle clay mask and I love the little pieces in there because it gently exfoliates when you rinse off, but love that mask as well”3:26–3:31
- Source: Best beauty picks for Amazon Prime Day - Jun 23, 2026
- “It's a multifunctional mask that genuinely glows you up, hydrates you, and just calms and soothes at the same time”14:13–14:20
- “If you love the scent of honey, you will love this product”14:20–14:26
- “The rice in here as well is also enzymatic, so it will help do a very gentle light exfoliation”14:35–14:41
- “It's not one of those masks that dries down like a crust, like a clay like layer on the skin”14:50–14:55
- “This remains nice and supple throughout you using it”14:58–15:04
- “This is amazing”
- Source: Korean skincare awards 2025 - best k-skincare of the year - Nov 28, 2025
- “This is a beautiful, beautiful mask”14:39–14:43
- “It's got honey. It's got rice”
- “It smells really nice, too. It's kind of got that honey. It smells great”14:53–14:57
- “This is great if you've got acne, if you've got breakouts cuz honey is antimicrobial. Rice contains enzymes which will help gently lift any hyperpigmentation”14:56–15:02
- “It's so gentle. If you left it on for an hour, it's not going to do any harm”15:09–15:14
- “It's just a nice mask. It's a really nice mask and it's the one that I find myself reaching for all the time”15:21–15:26
- Source: Top 10 Korean Skincare Favorites 2025 - Oct 20, 2025
- “When I'm feeling dry and dehydrated, I use this mask. And it instantly resets my skin. It is instantly soft and supple again”20:48–20:51
- “It's got the brown rice and honey, which is why it's so softening”20:58–21:03
- “If you have inflammation and you're like, you need a reset, then start with the mask and then use everything else that's kind of like, you know, skin barrier healing, like this mask”21:03–21:08
- “It doesn't have a scent”21:14–21:16
- Source: Products I've tried and love for skincare and haircare - Sep 27, 2025
- “It's that hydration that really hits, and it's just such a soothing product”4:57–5:03
- “Not sticky, not tacky, but it's very full and just settles in like thick water”5:09–5:16
- “Sets into the skin really nicely, you get that nice cooling, hydrating feel”5:18–5:24
- “Loaded with a lot of great ingredients”5:22–5:26
- “The elegance is really hard to match”5:26–5:32
- Source: Best hydrating serums reviewed by dermatologists - Oct 9, 2025
- “This is a gorgeous combination of panthenol and green tea”14:34–14:39
- “Panthenol is one of my favorites year-round for my dehydrated skin because it's a beautiful humectant, but it also strengthens the lipids in your skin, which is what makes up your skin barrier”14:39–14:44
- “It's a two-for-one deal, and that's what I really like about skin care that helps to address dehydrated skin”15:01–15:05
- “Green tea just helps to gently and naturally relieve and calm that down so my skin appears so much more even”15:35–15:40
- “I really like this texture cuz it's a really light gel texture. It's not as thick as some of the ones that we've talked about. It's a little bit more runny. Very quickly absorbed into the skin”15:40–15:47
- “It actually does like some of that plumping action deep in the skin”15:51–15:55
- “This is particularly good for dehydrated skin because it's great to hydrate at the surface of your skin to smooth out fine lines and all of that. But ultimately, you want your hydration to hit a little bit deeper to get down to the source. And I feel like this does that really, really nicely”15:58–16:04
- “I love that this just has a little bit more of an elegance to it, a nice quick absorbency into it”16:20–16:23
- Source: Hydrating Korean skincare for warm weather - Apr 14, 2026
- “I really like their cleansing oil”
- “It's my favorite viscosity of any cleansing oil that I've used”12:51–13:01
- “The thickness of it is my favorite experiential of any cleansing oil on the market”12:59–13:03
- Source: Best K-Beauty Products from Favorite Brands | Dermatologist Picks - Jul 2, 2026
- “I love cleansing oils in like a double cleansing routine. Like I'll do that to get my makeup, sunscreen, everything off, and then I'll go in with the cleanser after”9:40–9:45
- “I've heard really good things. I mean, this is in their top 100 deals. I think a lot of people love this product”9:50–9:53
- “The reviews look really, really good”10:00–10:03
- Source: My top 20 Amazon Prime Day deals 2026 - Jun 24, 2026
- “It's beautiful, super lightweight, really refreshing”2:28–2:31
- “It doesn't have any artificial fragrance in it, but it does have like a light pick-me-up scent which I absolutely love”2:31–2:34
- “Doesn't strip or dry but gets the job done”2:37–2:39
- “I'd say this is like a perfect morning cleanser”2:41–2:41
- “This is a really great option and I'm so pleased I kind of rediscovered it, absolute firm favorite”2:56–2:58
- “This cleanser has been a favorite of mine for years. I've sort of rediscovered it and I wish I'd never let it go”2:11–2:18
- Source: Korean skincare 2025 full routine using my favorites - Mar 15, 2025
- “This is a mistake for my skin of color family because glycolic acid is a resurfacing acid with a tiny molecular weight”4:11–4:19
- “I certainly wouldn't recommend this product to my skin of color family”4:58–4:59
- “It gets a two out of 10”
- Source: Best and worst acids for acne-prone skin of colour - May 12, 2026
- “This one also from Beauty of Joseon Niacinamide in this, so I can't use that either”
- Source: Best Korean skincare products in 2025 - May 22, 2025
- “Obsessed with this stuff”8:38–8:41
- “It just feels so good on my skin”8:40–8:45
- “It feels like skin care and SPF in one”8:43–8:47
- “It doesn't have a really overpowering scent or feeling on your skin”8:45–8:50
- “This has been in my routine, and I love it”8:58–9:03
- Source: 30 insane Amazon Prime Day beauty deals - Jun 24, 2026
- “I found myself using it time and time again because it's genuinely unique. Very little else like it on the market”10:26–10:30
- “A study which was done around three years ago showed that if you use vitamin C alongside centella asiatica, actually quadruples the amount of additional collagen produced versus just using vitamin C on its own”10:36–10:40
- “The Beauty of Joseon Light on Serum combines these two potent ingredients together in one serum, just meaning it's a one and done for anti-aging”
- “I don't think there's maybe like one or two other serums I can think of that actually have this combination together. So, it's fairly rare”11:22–11:28
- “It's worked wonders for me”
- “The Beauty of Joseon just makes it super super easy, which is why I've been so consistent with it when it comes to my own skincare routine”11:36–11:40
- “If you want to make things simple, I think this Beauty of Joseon one just takes the stress out of getting your anti-aging game four times stronger than it previously was”11:47–11:51
- Source: All-time Korean skincare world rankings - Jan 16, 2026
- “I just love how hydrating of a texture it is and how hydrating and glowy it makes my skin look”1:37–1:40
- “Red bean is an amazing ingredient for strengthening your skin barrier”1:40–1:45
- “It's similar to basically the mixoon bean essence”1:45–1:49
- Source: Viral skincare products for broke people - Apr 23, 2025
Brand note
Beauty of Joseon is the K-beauty brand that basically reset expectations for what a daily sunscreen can feel like — the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ is the product that put them on the map, and it's still the one creators reach for when they want SPF that wears like a lightweight moisturizer. It's hydrating, leaves a dewy finish, and sits well under makeup, but it's a chemical sunscreen with non-FDA-approved filters, so US buyers have to weigh that. Oily skin types may find it a bit rich; dry and sensitive skin types tend to love it.
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