Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ is a lightweight, creamy sunscreen that feels like a moisturizer and leaves a dewy, non-greasy finish. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sarah Sheu confirms high UV protection but notes the UV filters are not FDA-approved, and some users may experience a white cast or allergic reactions. It's deeply hydrating and fragrance-free, making it a top pick for dry to normal skin, though oily skin types may find it too rich.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
- “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
- “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
- “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 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
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
- 4.3 / 5 from 10 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Good for
- Dry skin (6) · Sensitive skin (5) · Combination skin (2)
- Features
- No white cast (4) · Fragrance-free (2) · Hydrating (10) · Lightweight (8) · 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
- natural
- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- 30% Rice Extract, Fermented Grain Extracts, Niacinamide, Artemisia Capillaris (Mugwort) Extract, Green Tea Extract, Ginseng Extract, Adenosine, Tocopherol
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