Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen Review: Relief Sun {Holy Grail!}
Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen Review: All hail this incredible Relief Sun sunscreen (SPF 50 PA++++)!!! This lightweight, creamy organic sunscreen not only provides incredible sun protection, it goes on super sheer with zero white cast AND works on sensitive skin! This sunscreen has become one of the most popular Korean sunscreen brands, and TikTok viral!
Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen: The Bottom Line
“Hands down, my new holy grail sunscreen!”
I have super sensitive skin–not acne-prone–but it just breaks out if I put almost anything new on it! Chemical sunscreens are the WORST on my skin so I was super skeptical trying out the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun. OMG- after years of white cast on my face from having to use mineral sunscreens, I have FINALLY found an alternative I love and that doesn’t break me out!
Product Description
From the Beauty of Joseon website:
Relief Sun is a lightweight and creamy type organic sunscreen that’s comfortable on skin. Even if you apply a large amount several times, it is not sticky and gives a moist finish like that of a light moisturizing cream. Containing 30% rice extract and grain-fermented extracts, it provides moisture and nourishment to the skin.
Relief Sun SPF 50 PA++++ Ingredients
I’ve listed the exact ingredients below, from the Beauty of Joseon website.
Knowing this was a “chemical sunscreen,” I was immediately skeptical because chemical sunscreens made in the United States basically HATE my skin! So I have been at the mercy of thick, gross mineral sunscreens and/or paying $40+ for Elta MD!
I thought all chemical sunscreens were created equal and boy, was I wrong! In studying the ingredients carefully, the U.S. chemical sunscreens contain one or more of the following active ingredients: Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone.
If you have sensitive skin, those ingredients are the ingredients that break you out! The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun uses different chemical (UV) filters: Tinosorb M and Tinosorb S. I am not a scientist, but I do know these do NOT break out my skin!
Beauty of Joseon also uses rice extract that makes it super creamy and provides hydration to your skin vs. drying it out like most sunscreens.
Complete ingredient list from the Beauty of Joseon website:
Water, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract (30%), Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Coco-caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Monascus/Rice Ferment, Pentylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol,Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Aspergillus Ferment, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate.
Scent, Appearance, and Feel
Scent: Elta MD is the only other sunscreen that I feel has no distinguishable scent. So if you can’t stand any scent in your sunscreen, you’re in luck with Beauty of Joseon! It’s totally fragrance-free.
Packaging: I happen to love the minimalist packaging. A cool beige color with black lettering. Most of the words are in Korean, just a heads up 🙂 The tube is 1.69 oz.
Appearance & Feel: This sunscreen has a medium-sheer texture and is super light and creamy. It blends like a dream, leaving a somewhat dewy finish and a nice, natural glow if you are wearing it alone.
I wore mine under my tinted moisturizer and everything blended flawlessly. It never feels heavy on my skin and gives just the right amount of hydration without making your skin look or feel greasy.
This sunscreen is made up of 30% Rice Extract + grain fermented extracts. Rice bran is rich in amino acids and minerals, helping to moisturize dry skin (Beauty of Joseon website).
Your Questions Answered
Here are a few commonly asked questions about the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Sunscreen (SPF 50 PA++++):
I hope this Beauty of Joseon sunscreen review gives you a good idea of what it’s like and how it might work for you! It is honestly my new holy grail sunscreen–I hope you love it as much as I do! Let me know when you try it!
