Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ — Reddit Reviews
Updated August 22, 2026
Niacinamide sunscreen with hydrating, dewy finish; may cause irritation or breakouts.
What the community says
This chemical SPF 50+ combines niacinamide and rice extract for hydration and glow. It suits sensitive to normal skin types looking for moisturizer-like sun protection but feels heavy and may irritate those with acne or rosacea. Some users report clogging and stinging as trade-offs.
What this means for you
Backed by 25 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Lightweight lotion texture glides on smoothly
- No white cast and layers well under makeup
- Niacinamide and rice probiotics support hydration and brightening
Watch out for
- Can cause stinging or flushing on sensitive or barrier-damaged skin
- May clog pores or trigger acne in some users
- Feels too rich or greasy for oily skin, especially in heat
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Real Reddit threads — 709 mentions across 25 threads
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ on Reddit, in one place — 25 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more, summarized.
“AM: —a quick water rinse, then Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF 50”
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“I’m obsessed with their sunscreen though!”
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“A friend turned me on to Korean skincare about 6 months ago so this has been my routine since then:”
Positive
“Infrequent use of Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen”
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“I'm *really* trying to be better about applying sunscreen consistently.”
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“I always apply when I leave the house!”
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“[AM] Wash my face with water, Round Lab Dokdo toner, CosRx snail mucin, Melano Vitamin C, Byoma hydrating serum, Purito Bamboo moisturizer, and Beauty of Joseon SPF.”
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“most of my hyperpigmentation went away from my consistent routine of azelaic acid, vitamin c, exfoliating twice a week (i use paula’s choice 2% bha), and sunscreen.”
Positive
“Be sure to wear lots of good sunscreen on the daily and protect that fresh skin, please!!”
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“Does this mean for example, BOJ sunscreen Korean Version will now be in the US”
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“or does that sunscreen have other distinctions apart from this specific ingredient that causes it to be Korea-only?”
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“There are many other filters that are used in Korean sunscreens that do not have FDA approval”
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“I use the Beauty of Joseon and recently purchased other Korean sunscreens like the Round Lab and Skin1004 one.”
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“Their sunscreens use much more advanced filters than the US and also have amazing skincare ingredients.”
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“The extra transparency, advanced filters, price and wonderful formulation is why I switched.”
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“That Beauty of Joseon at the top doesn't surprise me one bit, I swear half this sub bathes in that stuff lol”
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“It’s such a shame it contains niacinamide, even smallest amounts in cosmetics break me out.”
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“I have oily and acne prone skin. I recommend the Beauty of Joseon Aquafresh sunscreen...”
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