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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun vs Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen: which is better?

One leans more moisturizing and makeup-friendly, the other more matte and primer-like; the better fit depends on your skin and finish preference.

The quick answer

Depends what you need

  • Rated about the same — 84 vs 84 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 those wanting a more moisturizing, skin-like finish, while Trader Joe's fits people who want a matte, primer-style sunscreen that dries clear.

Choose Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun if

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

Choose Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen if

  • you want a matte, primer-like finish
  • you prefer something that dries clear under makeup

At a glance

Beauty of Joseon Relief SunTrader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen
$0.29/ml—
84 · 465 verdicts84 · 64 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

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 · 2 in common

In both · 2

  1. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
  2. Tocopherol

Only in Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun · 40

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

Only in Trader Joe's Daily Facial Sunscreen · 16

  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. Silica
  13. Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
  14. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
  15. Tocopheryl Acetate
  16. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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