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Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh vs Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen: which is better?

Both lean matte and makeup-friendly, but one suits more skin types while the other draws fewer complaints about breakouts and eye stinging.

The quick answer

Depends what you need

  • Rated about the same — 85 vs 84 nextscore
  • Better for sun protection: Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh
  • More reviewed: Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh — 288 vs 64 verdicts

Beauty of Joseon is better for broader skin-type appeal; Trader Joe's is better if you want a very matte, primer-like finish under makeup.

Choose Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh if

  • you have oily or combination skin
  • you want a lighter feel with no white cast

Choose Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen if

  • you want a very matte, primer-like finish
  • you prefer a clear, makeup-friendly wear

At a glance

Relief Sun Aqua-FreshTrader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen
$0.25/ml—
85 · 288 verdicts84 · 64 verdicts
Sun Protection—
—Avobenzone

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

Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen

What Reddit likes

  • Primer-like gel that dries clear
  • Truly matte, no white cast
  • Sits nicely under makeup

Watch out for

  • Can sting eyes hard, especially with sweat
  • Breakouts and clogged bumps show up for some people
  • Not moisturizing at all; dry or barrier-hit skin complains
See the Reddit threads on Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen
Compare full ingredient lists · 3 in common

In both · 3

  1. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
  2. Silica
  3. Tocopherol

Only in Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh · 42

  1. Aqua
  2. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Water
  3. Dibutyl Adipate
  4. Butyloctyl Salicylate
  5. Ethylhexyl Triazone
  6. Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
  7. Drometrizole Trisiloxane
  8. Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
  9. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
  10. Tromethamine
  11. 1,2-Hexanediol
  12. Panthenol
  13. Pentylene Glycol
  14. Glyceryl Stearate
  15. Caprylyl Methicone
  16. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
  17. Propanediol
  18. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
  19. Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
  20. Methylpropanediol
  21. Carbomer
  22. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  23. Ethylhexylglycerin
  24. Xanthan Gum
  25. Glycerin
  26. Polyether-1
  27. Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
  28. Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract
  29. Polyquaternium-51
  30. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
  31. Hydrogenated Lecithin
  32. Beta-Glucan
  33. Inositol
  34. Biosaccharide Gum-1
  35. Ferulic Acid
  36. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
  37. Citric Acid
  38. Ceramide Np
  39. Phytosphingosine
  40. Sodium Hyaluronate
  41. Rice Amino Acids
  42. Rice Sh-Oligopeptide-1

Only in Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen · 15

  1. Avobenzone
  2. Homosalate
  3. Octisalate
  4. Octocrylene
  5. Isododecane
  6. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
  7. Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
  8. Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
  9. Polyester-7
  10. Isohexadecane
  11. Jojoba Esters
  12. Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
  13. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
  14. Tocopheryl Acetate
  15. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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