Beauty of Joseon
Relief Sun : Rice + Niacinamide (SPF50+ PA++++)A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Mineral sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 22.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
Not recorded · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano)
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Propanediol, Soluble Collagen, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Squalane, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Niacinamide
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Dibutyl Adipate, Glycerin, Monascus/Rice Ferment, Niacinamide, Oryza Sativa Germ Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano)
UV Filter
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Caprylyl Methicone →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate →Tromethamine
Buffering, Fragrance
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine →Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →
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