Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++
Summary of Reviews
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ is a lightweight, creamy chemical sunscreen that feels like a moisturizer, with no white cast, no fragrance, and a dewy finish. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sarah Sheu confirms its high UVA/UVB protection and notes the UV filters are not FDA-approved, which may matter to some. It's deeply hydrating and ideal for dry, sensitive skin, though a few mention a potential white cast not personally observed by the dermatologist.
Full Reviews
Positive
- “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
- “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
- “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
- “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
- “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
- “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
- “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
- “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
- “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
- “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
- “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
- “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
- “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
- “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 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
- “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
- “I loved it”
- “This one is a little bit thicker, a little bit more hydrating, but it is beautiful. It is beautiful”28:46–28:51
- “It wears so nicely on the skin, so nicely underneath makeup”28:51–28:59
- “Would repurchase. It's just a classic”
- Source: 50+ beauty empties: body care, skincare, haircare, fragrance, and makeup - Jun 27, 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
- “The protection this sunscreen offers against UVB radiation, which causes sunburns and skin cancer, is indicated by the SPF rating of 50 plus”0:23–0:27
- “Beauty of Joseon's Relief Sun has a UVA protection of 4 plus, which indicates a high level of protection against the UV rays that are responsible for premature skin aging”0:45–0:50
- “It's thin but substantial enough to give a smooth and consistent application”1:36–1:41
- “I personally really like the finish of this sunscreen”
- “My skin looks well moisturized but not greasy”1:47–1:51
- “I like that it doesn't have a strong fragrance”
- “The packaging is super functional”2:01–2:05
- “I love that it comes in a deformable tube so you can squeeze out every last bit and you also know exactly how much is left”2:03–2:07
- Source: Dermatologist reviews Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics sunscreen - Aug 30, 2024
- “If you're somebody who likes to use your sunscreen in place of a moisturizer in your morning routine, this can save you some money”24:04–24:08
- “This is one of my favorite recommendations for that because of the texture”24:10–24:15
- “It's been a classic that has survived the trend cycles and the hype for at least six years now at this point”24:25–24:32
- “It's really comfortable on the skin with a kiss of moisturization”24:32–24:38
- Source: Best K-Beauty Under $20: Fragrance-Free & Worth It - May 14, 2026
- “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
- “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
- “A staple for so many people for forever now since it came out”3:34–3:40
- “This one's like a little bit more richer, a little bit more moisturizing compared to the other two, but still that beautiful creamy texture of a sunscreen that I once again would be happy to wear”3:40–3:45
- Source: Best K-Beauty Deals on YesStyle - Apr 10, 2026
- “I gave it to my husband. He loved it so much”6:15–6:18
- “It's a little bit more moisturizing”6:18–6:21
- “It's a viral favorite for its moisturizer-like texture, but it does leave you with a little bit of a natural dewy finish”6:25–6:29
- “It's really lightweight. It's not sticky”6:37–6:41
- “If you're somebody who wears makeup, I think it's perfect under makeup because it will hydrate”6:42–6:46
- “If you have tiny little fine lines like especially like I do around the eyes and things like that, it will hydrate. So, when you put makeup on top, those lines won't be as visible”6:44–6:49
- “The sunscreen is really good to calm and hydrate skin while supporting the moisture barrier”6:53–6:57
- “It's really best for that dry combination or maybe even like sensitive skin”6:57–7:01
- Source: Dermatologist reviews best Korean and Japanese sunscreens - Jun 29, 2025
- “I feel like you guys all know about this sunscreen”15:17–15:22
- “In my opinion, this was like one of the first things like from Korean skincare that I heard about in the States”15:20–15:24
- Source: How to get glass skin for beginners: affordable skincare routine with Korean products - Oct 2, 2025
- “This is a great sunscreen it leaves that beautiful glow on your skin it's amazing to wear under makeup the sun protection is fab”
- “The PA protection is fab and it's supposed to have nice and might and rice which helps in you know fixing your skin as well”
- “If you are someone who has money to spare then you should pick this up if not you can get your hands on the Lakme Dry Mat Fluid Sunscreen I really like that one as well”
- “Apart from it being a little pricey I don't think there is anything wrong with it and it is a Korean product so it is going to be a little pricey for us over here but it's a fab sunscreen all the hype about it is completely valid and true”
- Source: 2025 product empties: buy or bye? - Dec 13, 2025
- “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
- “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
- “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
Mixed / Negative
- “It does take a few extra seconds to blend in completely but once it does it just sits well on your skin without the heavy feeling”15:46–15:52
- “It doesn't make your skin or face sweaty especially for combination skin”15:55–16:00
- “Whenever I have used it on my skin after few days I always experience some minor not major but minor small size acne on my face”16:16–16:22
- “If I used it on my already like bad skin like when I have a lot of irritation or breakout, it made the situation further worse”16:30–16:35
- “If you have like severely acne prone skin, I'll suggest that try out the mini first”16:45–16:50
- “This is best suited for normal to dry skin”
- “If this sunscreen gets into my eyes, it stings my eyes”
- “Overall I'm not happy with this product”17:14–17:22
- Source: Korean sunscreen ranking for skin type - Jul 23, 2025
What creators say
- Consensus
- 4.5 / 5 from 20 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Good for
- Dry skin (7) · Sensitive skin (5) · Combination skin (2) · All skin types (2) · Dullness (2)
- Features
- No white cast (4) · Fragrance-free (2) · Hydrating (13) · Lightweight (10) · Soothing (6)
- Value
- Value for money (7)
- ⚠ may not suit oily skin (1)
- ⚠ may not suit sensitive skin (1)
- ⚠ irritated some skin (1)
- ⚠ didn't help with acne (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- sunscreen
- Finish
- dewy
- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- rice extract, probiotics
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