Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen
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Beauty of Joseon sunscreen is widely regarded as a 'holy grail' for its elegant, lotion-like texture that lacks the typical greasiness or white cast of traditional sunscreens. While it is highly praised for daily wear and layering under makeup, it is polarizing for those with acne-prone or sensitive skin, with several users reporting cystic breakouts and eye stinging.
Pros
- Lightweight, non-greasy texture that feels like a light lotion
- No white cast for most users, even on various skin tones
- Layers elegantly under makeup without pilling
- Moisturizing enough to potentially replace a separate morning moisturizer
Cons
- Can cause cystic acne or closed comedones for some skin types
- Frequent reports of stinging or burning when applied near the eyes
- The Rice + Probiotics version can feel sticky to some users
- May cause redness or irritation for those sensitive to niacinamide
Caveats
- Users emphasize a preference for the Korean version over the American formulation
- Fermented ingredients (probiotics) may trigger reactions in some users
- Risk of counterfeit products if not purchased from reputable retailers like Olive Young
Best for
- Daily use in a simplified morning routine
- People who dislike the heavy feel of traditional sunscreens
- Layering under foundation or cushions
Avoid if
- You are sensitive to niacinamide or fermented skincare ingredients
- You are prone to sunscreen-induced breakouts or cystic acne
- You have highly sensitive eyes
This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 6-month half-life. The evidence is based on 112 mentions with a median age of approximately 197 days, providing a stable view of the product's long-term performance.
Sentiment
70 positive (63%) · 19 mixed (17%) · 23 negative (21%)
Trust + time weighted score: +41% · raw score 42%
What redditors said (10 of 112)
get korean sunscreen, my favorite is beauty of joseon sunscreen
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics: is glowy, but very sticky. And stings my eyes. Also leaves a minor white cast.
Timeless 20% vitamin C in the morning, followed by BoJ sunscreen
This! Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh. Isn’t greasy or heavy feeling at all.
I have the beauty of joseon relief sun rice + probiotics, I’m currently not using it tho because I wasn’t sure if it was working for me but I’m gonna try and at least use it when going outside!
AM - Splash with water, Dieux Instant Angel moisturizer, Beauty of Joseon sunscreen (Asian version, not American version)
Sunscreen - Currently Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh or various La Roche Posay sunscreens
Beauty of joseon sunscreen
Some popular ones are Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun, Round Lab Birch Juice Sunscreen, or Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum. They usually layer nicely under makeup and don’t feel greasy.
AM: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ (do I need the moisturiser before I apply this?)
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