Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ — Reddit Reviews
Updated August 19, 2026
Lightweight niacinamide sunscreen boosts skin tone but can cause breakouts; has a dewy finish.
What the community says
A chemical SPF 50+ sunscreen infused with niacinamide and rice extract for brightening. It suits sensitive, dry, and combination skin but may feel oily or cause clogged pores, especially for acne-prone or oily users. Some find it less moisturizing over time.
What this means for you
Backed by 24 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Lightweight, no white cast, and blends well under makeup
- Includes niacinamide and probiotics for skin brightening and soothing
- Works as a moisturizing step, doubling as a light moisturizer
Watch out for
- Too heavy and greasy for oily skin; can cause clogged pores and breakouts
- May sting or irritate sensitive or barrier-compromised skin
- Dewy finish may feel oily or shine excessively after hours
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Real Reddit threads — 697 mentions across 24 threads
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ on Reddit, in one place — 24 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.”
Positive
“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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