Beauty of Joseon
Day Dew SunscreenA sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 495.00 · checked 28 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
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
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Niacinamide, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Stearate
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cera Microcristallina, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Stearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Film Forming
Emollient
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Skin Conditioning
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Viscosity Controlling
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →
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