- “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
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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
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."$18.00Browse More
- “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
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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