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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun vs Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen: which is better?

Both sunscreens wear lightly and avoid a white cast, but the choice comes down to richer comfort versus a thinner, faster-disappearing feel.

The quick answer

Depends what you need

  • Rated about the same — 84 vs 83 nextscore
  • Better for sun protection: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun
  • More reviewed: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun — 465 vs 64 verdicts

Beauty of Joseon suits people wanting a more cushiony, makeup-friendly sunscreen, while COSRX fits those who want the thinnest, fastest-disappearing finish.

Choose Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun if

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

Choose Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen if

  • you want the lightest possible finish
  • you need something for humid conditions

At a glance

Beauty of Joseon Relief SunUltra-Light Invisible Sunscreen
$0.29/ml$0.26/ml
84 · 465 verdicts83 · 64 verdicts
Sun Protection—
NiacinamideAloe

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

Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen

What Reddit likes

  • Serum-like feel, zero white cast
  • Very lightweight under humid conditions
  • Aloe plus niacinamide for extra hydration

Watch out for

  • Pills hard under makeup
  • Witch hazel and niacinamide can sting reactive skin
  • Can dry out or feel tight on dry skin
See the Reddit threads on Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen
Compare full ingredient lists · 12 in common

In both · 12

  1. Aqua
  2. Propanediol
  3. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
  4. Ethylhexyl Triazone
  5. Niacinamide
  6. 1,2-Hexanediol
  7. Behenyl Alcohol
  8. Tromethamine
  9. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
  10. Ethylhexylglycerin
  11. Adenosine
  12. Tocopherol

Only in Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun · 30

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

Only in Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen · 16

  1. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
  2. Diethylhexyl Succinate
  3. Drometrizole Trisiloxane
  4. Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
  5. Methyl Trimethicone
  6. Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
  7. Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water
  8. Arachidyl Alcohol
  9. Caprylyl Glycol
  10. Arachidyl Glucoside
  11. Sodium Metaphosphate
  12. Sodium Hyaluronate
  13. Allantoin
  14. Citric Acid
  15. Sodium Benzoate
  16. Potassium Sorbate

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