Beauty of Joseon has had quite the moment on social media over the past couple of years. The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice & Probiotics SPF50 is perhaps their most fervently recommended product, and having now used it consistently, I understand completely why.
What is it?
A soothing and skin barrier repairing serum.
What Do I Think?
It applies like a moisturiser, which sounds like faint praise but is, in the context of facial sunscreens, something close to a minor miracle. Thirty percent rice extract combined with fermented grain extracts rich in vitamins, amino acids and minerals gives it a genuinely creamy, skin-comfortable quality that addresses dry areas without any of the heaviness you might expect.
Two to three finger lengths across the face, neck and ears, and you’re done. There’s a brief moment during blending where you wonder if a white cast is coming, as there often is with SPF, but it disappears cleanly and leaves behind a natural, dewy glow that makes skin look healthy rather than coated.
It is, in short, the kind of sunscreen that makes you understand why daily SPF application doesn’t have to be a chore. It hasn’t blocked a single pore or triggered a breakout, it wears comfortably throughout the day without tipping into greasiness, and it does the job of a daytime moisturiser so convincingly that you may find yourself retiring your existing one.
Would I recommend?
The hype, in this case, is entirely real. If your skin sits anywhere on the dry to normal spectrum, I’d put money on this becoming a permanent fixture in your routine. Those with oilier complexions who find the dewiness a step too far would be better served by Beauty of Joseon’s Aqua-Fresh version, which delivers the same reliable sun protection in a lighter finish.
Brands Product Description
Our iconic best seller that took over TikTok. Treat your skin to this creamy-yet-lightweight sunscreen with rice extract that comfortably hydrates for a non-sticky application and leaves your complexion dewy, bouncy, and bright.
Key Ingredients
- 30% Rice Extract – Rich in vitamins B, C, and E, as well as amino acids and minerals, this ingredient helps moisturize and provide antioxidant benefits.
- Fermented Grain Extracts – Works synergistically with rice extract to soothe, calm, and hydrate skin.
How I Use It
I use this in my morning routine. If my skin is feeling super dry, I’d layer a light moisturiser underneath it, but the majority of the time I wear it without moisturiser because it’s moisturising enough on its own.
Would I Repurchase/Buy?
Yes. It’s a great option. Easy to use, easy to like, and easy on the wallet.
How Much?
£16.00 for 50ml
