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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun vs Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV: which is better?
Both are makeup-friendly SPF formulas, but one skews more moisturizing and the other more primer-like and glowy.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated higher: Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV — 93 vs 84 nextscore
- Better for sun protection: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun
- More reviewed: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun — 465 vs 127 verdicts
Beauty of Joseon suits those wanting a more moisturizing, sunscreen-like finish, while Canmake fits people who want a lighter primer-style glow under makeup.
Choose Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun if
- you want a moisturizer-like SPF feel
- your skin is dry or sensitive
Choose Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV if
- you want a primer-like sunscreen
- you like a lightweight, glowy finish under makeup
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Beauty of Joseon
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+
See alternatives84nextscore· 465 verdicts
$0.29/ml · 50 ml
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At a glance
| Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun | Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV |
|---|---|
| $0.29/ml | $0.49/ml |
| 84 · 465 verdicts | 93 · 127 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
Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV
What Reddit likes
- Sunscreen-primer hybrid that sits beautifully under makeup
- Lightweight, non-greasy feel with no white cast
- Rosacea-friendly tint options for redness and redness-prone skin
Watch out for
- Glowy finish can read greasy on oily skin
- Can sting eyes or migrate there on some faces
- Some people break out or clog pores on it
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Only in Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun · 42
- Aqua
- Dibutyl Adipate
- Propanediol
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano)
- Niacinamide
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
- Glycerin
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Butylene Glycol
- Pentylene Glycol
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Decyl Glucoside
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
- Tromethamine
- Carbomer
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Adenosine
- Xanthan Gum
- T-Butyl Alcohol
- Tocopherol
- Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
- Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract
- Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
- Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
- Aspergillus Ferment
- Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Monascus/Rice Ferment
- Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
- Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Only in Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV · 8
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