- “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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- “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
- “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
- “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
- “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
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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