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Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh vs House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid: which is better?

Both are lightweight, matte-leaning sunscreens, but the choice comes down to how much dryness or pilling you can tolerate.

The quick answer

Depends what you need

  • Rated higher: Weightless Sun Fluid — 90 vs 85 nextscore
  • Better for sun protection: Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh

Beauty of Joseon suits those who want a lighter everyday feel, while House of Hur suits those who want the mattest, driest-down finish under makeup.

Choose Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh if

  • you have oily or combination skin
  • you want a lighter matte finish

Choose House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid if

  • you want a true matte finish
  • you prefer fragrance-free wear under makeup

At a glance

Relief Sun Aqua-FreshHouse of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid
$0.25/ml$0.27/ml
85 · 288 verdicts90 · 111 verdicts
Sun Protection—

What Reddit says

Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh

What Reddit likes

  • Lighter, more matte than the original
  • Rice water plus panthenol, ceramide NP
  • No white cast; good under makeup when it behaves

Watch out for

  • Pills hard on plenty of faces
  • Can sting eyes or sensitive skin
  • Dry skin can feel tight or drying
See the Reddit threads on Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh

House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid

What Reddit likes

  • True matte, weightless finish
  • No white cast and fragrance-free
  • Stays invisible under makeup

Watch out for

  • Dries out dry or dehydrated skin
  • Can sting eyes
  • Pills for some users, especially with reapplication or rubbing
See the Reddit threads on House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid
Compare full ingredient lists · 17 in common

In both · 17

  1. Aqua
  2. Dibutyl Adipate
  3. Ethylhexyl Triazone
  4. Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
  5. Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
  6. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
  7. Tromethamine
  8. 1,2-Hexanediol
  9. Pentylene Glycol
  10. Glyceryl Stearate
  11. Caprylyl Methicone
  12. Silica
  13. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
  14. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
  15. Methylpropanediol
  16. Ethylhexylglycerin
  17. Polyether-1

Only in Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh · 28

  1. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Water
  2. Butyloctyl Salicylate
  3. Drometrizole Trisiloxane
  4. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
  5. Panthenol
  6. Propanediol
  7. Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
  8. Carbomer
  9. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  10. Xanthan Gum
  11. Glycerin
  12. Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
  13. Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract
  14. Polyquaternium-51
  15. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
  16. Hydrogenated Lecithin
  17. Beta-Glucan
  18. Inositol
  19. Tocopherol
  20. Biosaccharide Gum-1
  21. Ferulic Acid
  22. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
  23. Citric Acid
  24. Ceramide Np
  25. Phytosphingosine
  26. Sodium Hyaluronate
  27. Rice Amino Acids
  28. Rice Sh-Oligopeptide-1

Only in House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid · 9

  1. Butylene Glycol
  2. Honey Extract
  3. Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
  4. Polysilicone-15
  5. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
  6. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
  7. Hydroxyacetophenone
  8. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
  9. Disodium EDTA

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