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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun vs Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence: which is better?

Both are liked for a light feel under makeup, but the trade-off is between a more moisturizing finish and a faster-drying, sunnier-wearing feel.

The quick answer

Depends what you need

  • Rated about the same — 84 vs 85 nextscore
  • Better for sun protection: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun

Beauty of Joseon suits those wanting a moisturizer-like sunscreen, while Biore fits people who want the lightest, fastest-setting finish under makeup.

Choose Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun if

  • you want a moisturizer-like finish
  • you have sensitive or dry skin

Choose Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence if

  • you want a barely-there, fast-setting finish
  • you prefer a lighter feel under makeup

At a glance

Beauty of Joseon Relief SunBiore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
$0.29/ml—
84 · 465 verdicts85 · 305 verdicts
Sun Protection—
Niacinamide—

What Reddit says

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun

What Reddit likes

  • Moisturizer-like texture, not sunscreeny
  • No white cast on most skin tones
  • Plays nicely under makeup

Watch out for

  • Can turn greasy and shiny by midday
  • Breakouts and clogged pores are a real complaint
  • Pilling and eye sting show up for plenty of users
See the Reddit threads on Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun

Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence

What Reddit likes

  • Barely-there finish under makeup
  • No white cast on deeper skin tones
  • Huge drugstore HG for humid weather

Watch out for

  • Alcohol and fragrance hit hard
  • Can sting eyes and inflame sensitive skin
  • Shiny, drying, and can break out acne-prone skin
See the Reddit threads on Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
Compare full ingredient lists · 8 in common

In both · 8

  1. Aqua
  2. Propanediol
  3. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
  4. Ethylhexyl Triazone
  5. Glycerin
  6. Butylene Glycol
  7. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  8. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Only in Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun · 34

  1. Dibutyl Adipate
  2. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
  3. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano)
  4. Niacinamide
  5. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
  6. Caprylyl Methicone
  7. Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
  8. 1,2-Hexanediol
  9. Pentylene Glycol
  10. Behenyl Alcohol
  11. Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
  12. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
  13. Decyl Glucoside
  14. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
  15. Tromethamine
  16. Carbomer
  17. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
  18. Ethylhexylglycerin
  19. Adenosine
  20. Xanthan Gum
  21. T-Butyl Alcohol
  22. Tocopherol
  23. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Extract
  24. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
  25. Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
  26. Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract
  27. Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
  28. Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
  29. Aspergillus Ferment
  30. Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
  31. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
  32. Monascus/Rice Ferment
  33. Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
  34. Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate

Only in Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence · 25

  1. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
  2. Ethanol
  3. Silica
  4. Isopropyl Palmitate
  5. Dipropylene Glycol
  6. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  7. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
  8. Dextrin Palmitate
  9. Xylitol
  10. Sorbitan Stearate
  11. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
  12. Glyceryl Behenate
  13. Isohexadecane
  14. Potassium Hydroxide
  15. Cetyl Alcohol
  16. Polysilicone-9
  17. Polysorbate 60
  18. Arginine
  19. Ascorbyl Glucoside
  20. PEG-12 Dimethicone
  21. Sodium Hyaluronate
  22. Phenoxyethanol
  23. Disodium EDTA
  24. BHT
  25. Fragrance

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