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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun vs Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen: which is better?

Both sunscreens win praise for a moisturizer-like feel and no white cast, but they split most on shine, clogging, and skin sensitivity.

The quick answer

Depends what you need

  • Rated about the same — 84 vs 86 nextscore
  • Better for sun protection: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun

Beauty of Joseon is better for sensitive-skin comfort and broader praise; Round Lab is better for hydration-first wearers who want a gentle, makeup-friendly finish.

Choose Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun if

  • you want a moisturizer-like texture
  • your skin is sensitive or rosacea-prone

Choose Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen if

  • you want extra hydration
  • your skin is dry or reactive

At a glance

Beauty of Joseon Relief SunBirch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen
$0.29/ml$0.39/ml
84 · 465 verdicts86 · 237 verdicts
Sun Protection—
NiacinamideAvobenzone

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

Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen

What Reddit likes

  • Moisturizer-like hydration
  • No white cast, great under makeup
  • Sensitive-skin favorite when the barrier is wrecked

Watch out for

  • Gets shiny fast on oily skin
  • Eye sting shows up for plenty of people
  • Can irritate or break out reactive skin
See the Reddit threads on Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen
Compare full ingredient lists · 15 in common

In both · 15

  1. Aqua
  2. Propanediol
  3. Niacinamide
  4. Caprylyl Methicone
  5. Glycerin
  6. 1,2-Hexanediol
  7. Butylene Glycol
  8. Pentylene Glycol
  9. Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
  10. Tromethamine
  11. Carbomer
  12. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  13. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
  14. Ethylhexylglycerin
  15. Tocopherol

Only in Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun · 27

  1. Dibutyl Adipate
  2. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
  3. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
  4. Ethylhexyl Triazone
  5. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano)
  6. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
  7. Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
  8. Behenyl Alcohol
  9. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
  10. Decyl Glucoside
  11. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
  12. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
  13. Adenosine
  14. Xanthan Gum
  15. T-Butyl Alcohol
  16. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Extract
  17. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
  18. Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
  19. Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract
  20. Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
  21. Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
  22. Aspergillus Ferment
  23. Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
  24. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
  25. Monascus/Rice Ferment
  26. Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
  27. Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate

Only in Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen · 29

  1. Avobenzone
  2. Homosalate
  3. Octisalate
  4. Butyloctyl Salicylate
  5. Acrylates Copolymer
  6. Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
  7. Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
  8. Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
  9. Polymethylsisesquioxane
  10. Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
  11. Cetearyl Aloohol
  12. Methy Propanediol
  13. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
  14. Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
  15. Artemisia Annua Extract
  16. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
  17. Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
  18. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
  19. Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
  20. Sparassis Crispa Extract
  21. Polyether-1
  22. Allantoin
  23. Di-Propylene Glycol
  24. Glyceryl Glucoside
  25. Biosaccharide Gum-1
  26. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
  27. Sodium Hyaluronate
  28. Hyaluronic Acid
  29. Ascorbic Acid

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