Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+

A combination, acne-prone user loved the Korean Relief Sun during a European heatwave, reapplying all day without pilling.

“I loved the Relief Sun one (korean version) when I was on holiday in Europe last summer during the massive heatwave!”

An acne-prone reviewer testing the Korean Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics finds it thick, creamy and very hydrating with a dewy finish and a slight initial white cast that works in.

“thick, creamy and feels very hydrating on the skin. Has a very dewy, glowy finish.”

A user experienced pilling with the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics but not with the Aqua-Fresh.

“That’s so interesting because I actually experienced pilling with the rice + probiotics and not with the aqua fresh”

A super-oily-skinned user calls the original Relief Sun their holy grail after countless tubes; it feels great and absorbs well.

“i have super oily skin and the original boj sunscreen is my hg. i’ve gone through too many tubes to count.”

With rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis, the BoJ Rice + Probiotics sunscreen preceded their worst months-long flare-up and damaged their barrier.

“I have rosacea and seb derm and the BoJ one preceded the worst months long flare up of both conditions I’ve had in my life!”

Their rosacea- and perioral-dermatitis-prone skin did really well with BoJ Rice + Probiotics, though it wasn't strong enough for their hyperpigmentation.

“My picky, type 2 rosacea/acne/perioral dermatitis prone skin actually did really well with Beauty of Joseon Rice Probiotic SPP”

Finds theirs very light, bought in Europe.

“I agree with you, mine is so light, bought in Europe”

Amazing; they've used it for years and won't switch while it's made.

“Beauty of Joseon's Rice Sun Relief is amazing - been using for years now and will never consider another brands as long as this one is in production”

An oily-combination, dehydration-prone sensitive reviewer has gone through several tubes of the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics, wears it year round with no pilling and will repurchase.

“My skin feels and looks better when I wear this. I’ve gone through several tubes now.”

A user with seborrheic dermatitis finds the original Relief Sun doesn't trigger flares and makes a perfect glowy primer.

“The ingredients in the original BOJ sunscreen isn’t supposed to be great for my seb derm but it’s just so great and doesn’t trigger a flare up.”

A normal/dry user finds the Rice + Probiotics far too greasy and dewy to wear.

“I actually find the BOJ rice/probiotic sunscreen (first one reviewed) to be way too greasy/dewy on me to wear.”

A dry-to-combination user has mixed feelings about the Korean Relief Sun: it's very gentle and never stung even on irritated skin.

“I have such mixed feelings about the BoJ Relief sunscreen. (Korean version) The pros: It truly is gentle af, and it feels nice on my skin.”

Their holy grail: no pilling under makeup and no white cast; they stock up several at a time.

“the original Relief + Sun is my absolute favorite. I’ll buy 4-5 at a time from YesStyle and stock up. Doesn’t pill or interfere with my makeup and doesnt leave a white cast at all”

A sensitive, acne-prone user got closed comedones from the original Korean Relief Sun.

“I used the original and yes it was the Korean formulation”

A user likes the Relief Sun for not breaking them out and leaving no white cast, but still feels burnt after sun exposure.

“I love the Sun Relief too as far as not too bad of breaking out and no white cast, but I honestly can't tell if it's working as sunscreen.”

Made their skin redder and more sensitive.

“I prefer the Round Lab over BOJ Relief Sun, the BOJ made my skin redder and more sensitive”

A brown-skinned user gets no breakouts or sting from the Rice + Probiotics and it soaks in well, though it's a little white on them.

“I usee the BOJ rice+ no breakouts, no sting, no fragrance and soaks well. Except that its a little white for me.”

A user found the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics too greasy and glowy and felt it didn't absorb properly.

“I've tried the BOJ Relief Sun Rice and the Skin1004 one. Didn't like them for the same reason- felt too greasy on my skin.”

A super-sensitive user who runs outdoors finds the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics super gentle.

“I also have beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics, it is Aldo super gentle”

A combination, acne-prone user found the Rice + Probiotics too heavy, though it didn't sting their eyes.

“beauty of joseon relief sun rice + probiotics ~ didn't like this one as i felt it was too heavy for my combination acne-prone skin but did not sting the eyes”

An acne-prone combination user felt the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics broke them out.

“I’ve tried BoJ rice & the skin1004 but i just felt like they both broke me out.”

A user breaks out from the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics.

“Just be careful and do patch test with the BOJ Relief Sun Rice. I break out from it.”

Swears by the Korean version: no white cast, no stinging and great under makeup.

“I swear by beauty of Joseon (the real stuff from Korea, not the one they sell in USA) sun relief. Absolutely NO white cast, no stinging, sits great under make up”

The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun is one of their holy-grail sunscreens for slightly sensitive combination skin.

“Same here, BOJ relief sun. My other HG sunscreen is round lab birch juice sunscreen, doesn’t break me out and lightweight (I have slightly sensitive & combo skin - dry cheeks, oily tzone)”

Likes it but it can feel a little heavy, so they swap to a lighter sun cream on makeup days.

“I like this suncream but I do swap between Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ and Torriden Dive In Moisture sun cream.”

A user's makeup has been separating badly over the Korean Rice + Probiotics, even after waiting 5-10 minutes.

“I have the Korean version of the beauty of joseon rice + probiotics relief sun sunscreen (just the regular kind), but lately my makeup has been separating underneath badly.”

The one they consistently return to: feels like a light moisturizer and dries quickly.

“Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics is the one i consistently return to.”

The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics is their holy-grail sunscreen for mature, dehydrated, sensitive combination skin with rosacea.

“Chiming in to say that the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF 50 is my holy grail sunscreen too. I have mature, dehydrated, combo, sensitive skin with type 2 rosacea.”

Rice + Probiotics sunscreen stings their eyes.

“I have used Beauty of josen , rice probiotic sunscreen, that also stings my eyes.”

A combination-skin user thinks the original Relief Sun is starting to give them closed comedones.

“I have the original BoJ and I think it’s starting to give me closed comedones.”

Has bought it many times and will never use another sunscreen.

“I have purchased this one sooo many times. Even with tariffs and all, I'm never using any other sunscreen again.”

The only sunscreen they can use around their eyes, with zero burning.

“This is the only thing I can use around my eyes. Zero burning. I think it might be magic.”

Has lost count of how many times they repurchased it.

“I have lost count of how many times I have repurchased it!”

Their winter sunscreen for combination, acne-prone skin, with a slight brightening effect.

“for my combination acne prone skin I prefer skin1004 during summers and Boj rice + probiotics in winters.”

A combination-oily user finds the original Relief Sun more mattifying but it doesn't fully agree with their skin and pills a little.

“Though the original BOJ doesn’t fully agree with my skin and pills a little bit.”

Calls it a fantastic sunscreen: not drying, scentless, good under makeup and, unlike others, not irritating to their eyes.

“It’s a fantastic sunscreen, not drying, no scent, works well under makeup and does not annoy my eyes”

After a week, a reviewer calls the Relief Sun terrible: it felt like watered-down glue, took 15-20 minutes to sink in and left a clear white cast.

“after a week of using it I can safely say this sunscreen is terrible.”

A sensitive, easily dehydrated user finds the Relief Sun close to perfect: no cast, feels like a nice moisturiser and doesn't sting the eyes.

“I have sensitive, easily-dehydrated skin and BoJ's Relief Sun is as close to perfect as I can find.”

A normal/dry user calls the Relief Sun their holy grail; layered over moisturiser it rescued their dehydrated skin while their barrier healed.

“The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun is also my holy grail sunscreen! I have a normal/dry skin type and it helped tremendously while I was trying to heal my damaged skin barrier.”

A user had a burning, stinging sensation on first applying the original Relief Sun.

“I just bought BOJ sunscreen original. First application on my face i had burning/stinging sensation.”

The original formula makes them break out, unlike the Aqua-Fresh version they use daily.

“BOJ original formula makes me break out but the Aqua Fresh version (with blue on the box) is the GOAT…I use it daily with no problems (the first sunscreen I’ve ever found to not break me out)”

Has sensory issues with sunscreen and liked the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun for a while (not thick, no smell), but did not feel well protected by it.

“I really liked Beauty of Joseon Daily Relief Sunscreen for a while. It doesn’t go on thick or heavy and it has no smell. The problem is I don’t feel like it’s protecting me all that well!”

Saw their hyperpigmentation return while using the original Relief Sun and blames its relatively low PPD (UVA) rating compared with EU sunscreens.

“much lower than EU sunscreens which tend to be around 50 PPD). I experienced a reemergence of hyperpigmentation while using it and I've read many accounts of this happening.”

After using the original Rice + Probiotics they think their barrier is now compromised and held frozen peas to their face.

“i finally found some of the OG rice + probiotics near me, but i think my barrier is now compromised :(”

A combination-oily user didn't like the original Relief Sun on their skin.

“i tried the original one and didn't like it on my combi-oily skin.”

A dry, sensitive, acne-prone user on their tenth tube of the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics rarely tans or reapplies, gets no pilling and has never reacted.

“I am on my tenth tube. So, HG/WRP”

A dry-skinned user likes the original Relief Sun but sweats more when wearing it outside.

“Haha, I actually bought the original version recently! I like it, but when I wear it and go out, my face sweats more!”

Loved the original Korean formula of the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun, but the reformulated US version breaks them out.

“I used to love the OG one, but this reformulated version breaks me out.”

Uses it in winter and really loves the dewy finish.

“I use the Beauty of Joseon Relief in winter and really love the dewy finish, Skin 1004 Madagascar and Haru Haru Wonder (yellow) other faves.”

A user calls the Korean Relief Sun their holy grail and one of the few that doesn't sting their eyes.

“It's my holy Grail sunscreen and one of a small few that doesn't sting my eyes”

A user finds the Rice + Probiotics sunscreen great.

“BOJ Rice Probiotic sunscreen is great.”

Says the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun genuinely helps fight their acne and oiliness while moisturizing and protecting.

“The probiotics and whatever else they put in there really do help fight acne and oilyness while also moisturizing and giving sun protection. Idk how to cope.”

Calls the real Relief Sun a must-have, saying they hated wearing sunscreen before finding it.

“They can pry the real BoJ Relief Sun from my warm, UV protected hands.”

The original Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun always made their face feel waxy, like a waxed apple, so it was not for them.

“The relief sun always made my face feel kinda waxy, like a waxed apple. I didn't like it. Lots of people swear by it, but it wasn't for me.”

The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun is their holy-grail sunscreen because they cannot stand feeling sunscreen on their face.

“My holy Grail is beauty of joseon relief sun. I cannot stand to feel my sunscreen on my face. That supergoop shit is SLIMY.”

A user finds the original Relief Sun good but heavy for oily skin even in winter, though it doesn't pill.

“the og sunscreen - good, but may feel too heavy for oily skin. used it in the winter, still kinda heavy.”

An oily-combination user found the original Relief Sun a nice foundation base but far too dewy, and it stung their eyes.

“As a oily-combo skin girly, I did not vibe with the original formula! It was a nice base for my foundation, but it was leaving me waaaay too dewy and it stung my eyes.”

Loved it for being more moisturizing than any other sunscreen, even if it looks oily.

“I discovered their probiotics sunscreen few months back and I really loved it. It was moisturising compared to any other sunscreen i jave used”

Loves the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun.

“I love boj relief sun and I cannot wait to try the aqua fresh”

No white cast, acne or eye stinging; initial shine fades.

“No white cast. No acne. No stinging eyes. It's starts out dewy/shiny, but that goes away.”

Light, absorbs easily, no scent or white cast, works under makeup.

“Korean brand so it’s much lighter and more easily absorbed than your typical sunscreen. No scent, no white cast, no streaks; it’s hydrating and I can wear makeup over it.”

Light, watery texture that absorbs easily and doesn't sting their eyes.

“The consistency is PERFECT; like a light-weight, watery lotion that absorbs easily. It does not sting or burn my eyes (I think every other sunscreen I have ever tried has).”

Their face sunscreen; prefers how it applies with makeup.

“Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF 50 for the face. The La Roche Posay one can actually be put on the face too, but I prefer the way the Beauty of Joseon one applies with makeup”

Gave it away after becoming sensitive to its niacinamide (itchy, red skin).

“I had to give my new BOJ relief sun to my mom because I've gotten sensitive to niacinamide and get itchy and red skin”

Had a rare bad reaction to the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics after applying it to their whole face without patch testing.

“I was so excited to try Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics (SPF50+ PA++++) because I have only heard good things about it.”

After problems with other sunscreens, it works beautifully on their sensitive skin; it feels like a moisturiser, making reapplication easy, and they notice no fragrance.

“I've had problems with sunscreen until I found the Beauty of Joseon. This works beautifully on my sensitive skin. It feels more like a moisturizer”

Loves it so far: so lightweight it feels like a light moisturiser, with absolutely no white cast.

“First time using this and I LOVE it so far. It’s so lightweight it actually feels slightly too good to be true lol. There’s absolutely no white cast and it genuinely just feels like a light moisturiser.”

Burned their eyes and felt too heavy.

“I ordered mine in Iherb. It burned my eyes and too heavy.”

Irritated their usually tolerant skin.

“BoJ relief sunscreen with rice and probiotics. Irritated my skin, and I'm usually lucky enough to be able to withstand anything.”

Found it one of the lightest sunscreens they've tried, slightly tight on oily-dehydrated skin but still fantastic.

“I actually found it not hydrating enough, I’ve got oily but dehydrated acne-prone skin and it was just a tad tight on my skin. Still a fantastic sunscreen though”

The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun was their holy grail until they found another sunscreen; it is dewier than they like in summer.

“Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics - I’ve emptied 1 or 2. This was my HG until i discovered the HaruHaru Wonder sunscreen. This one is dewier than I’d like in the summer.”

Emptied the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: good overall, but slightly greasy for them and it sometimes stung their eyes when they sweated.

“- **beauty of joseon rice + probiotics relief sunscreen** (good overall but ever so slightly greasy feeling for me and it stung my eyes when i would sweat sometimes)”

The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun was good but left a slight white cast on medium-light skin, stung a bit, and did not suit their tretinoin-dried skin.

“1. beauty of joseon relief sun 50ml - good but had a bit of white cast on me (i have medium light skin). stings a bit. wasn’t suitable when my skin was super dry from tretinoin”

Loves it as a cheaper alternative to Round Lab's sunscreen.

“A great, cheaper alternative to this is Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun. I love both!”

Compared with Bioré's milk, it sat on skin for minutes and felt sticky; finds it too heavy for oily acne-prone skin.

“Biore was absorbed more quickly and had a smooth finish, while Beauty of Joseon sat on my skin for minutes and just felt sticky afterwards”

Ended up choosing the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun over other viral sunscreens and is so in love with it.

“UPDATE: I ended up getting Beauty of Joseon sunscreen and I am SO in love with it!! It is hydrating, feels very lightweight on the skin, it is very soothing. Also it isn‘t breaking me out.”

BoJ does not burn their eyes and they wear it all day.

“BoJ doesn’t burn my eyes at all and I wear it all day.”

BoJ stings their sensitive eyes a bit but does not leave them debilitated like other sunscreens; they love it.

“I have super sensitive eyes and inevitably some will get my eyes at some point. BoJ stings some but doesn’t leave me debilitated for an hour plus like others have.”

Says a child told them they looked sweaty wearing the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen in a cool room.

“Beauty of Joseon: a 9 year old told me i looked sweaty in a 63 degree room.”

Says the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen worked nicely when topped with concealer and powder.

“Beauty of Joseon worked nicely for me but I dabbed concealer and powder on top.”

Uses the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics and loves it.

“I use this and love it. You can purchase it from walmart!!! Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun, Rice + Probiotics Facial Sunscreen, SPF 50+ PA++++, 50ml https://www.walmart.com/ip/1301497811”

Very sensitive to SPF products but uses it daily with no issues, calling it their favorite sunscreen.

“I use this sunscreen daily and have had no issues at all. This is by far my favorite sunscreen”

First sunscreen that does not feel heavy on their oily sensitive skin; light, not sticky and worth the price.

“Try the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics, the lotion.”

Names it a favourite: a liquid that absorbs right away, unscented, with a natural finish and no tacky or greasy feel.

“There’s a lot of recommendations from /r/Asianbeauty but here are a few favorites of mine: beauty of joseon relief sun spf 50, isntree hyaluronic airy sun stick spf50.”

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun, like the other sunscreens they tried, burns their very sensitive eyes.

“beauty of joseon relief sun they all burn my eyes”

Loves the rice and probiotics sunscreen way too much.

“Are you talking about the rice and probiotics sunscreen? Because if so, same.”

Found the Relief Sun a bit heavy and comedogenic for them.

“The BoJ relief + sun was a bit heavy/comedogenic for me. If you’ve tried it, how does it compare to the sun stick?”

The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun is their favorite sunscreen.

“my favorite is the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun.”

Enjoys wearing it daily, saying it makes sunscreen a pleasant step and leaves the skin glowy and soft.

“I’ve always used spf since I was a child, but this one actually made me enjoy that step. My skin looks glowy and soft 10/10.”

Calls it a game changer, the first sunscreen they could wear right up to the eyes without runny, irritated eyes.

“So far the big game changers have been: BOJ Rice + Probiotics Sunscreen.”

In a humid country it feels non-greasy with the right hydration, they sweat less than with their old sunscreen, and it is easy to reapply every two hours.

“It doesn't feel greasy and has right amount of hydration for me as I live in a humid country. I noticed that I sweat less compare to my previous sunscreen.”

Nearly through their first bottle on very dry, sensitive skin; it goes on smooth with no white cast.

“I am almost done with my first bottle. Love this review, very helpful for people who haven't tried it yet. It's so smooth and doesn't leave a cast. I have very dry, sensitive skin.”

Loves how it looks on the skin, but it makes their face feel like it's burning, though they rarely react to products; disappointed after buying a two-pack.

“I’ve never have any reactions before except to tretinoin when used daily. I love the way it looks but it feels like my face is on fire.”

First bought it a year ago and keeps repurchasing, with a backup on hand; more affordable than Klairs, which they also liked.

“I have a backup for Beauty of Joseon one, i really love it! I got it once a year ago and i just love it so i keep buying this”

Over a month of use in a hot, humid country: very moisturising and doesn't turn greasy during the day.

“Absolutely love the beauty of Joseon sunscreen. Been using it for over a month now. Very moisturising and didn’t make my face greasy over the day, and I live in a very warm and moist country.”

Calls it the best: less greasy-looking, drying down in 20-30 minutes, and unlike American sunscreens it doesn't burn their face or eyes.

“It’s less greasy looking on my skin. It takes a good 20-30 min to dry down definitely not gonna look as glowy as it makes you look at first when you put it on.”

Broke them out in tiny closed comedones all over the cheeks.

“Effect: broke me out in tiny closed comedones all over my cheeks”

Dry-skinned and calls it holy grail: very moisturizing with a beautiful glow and no white cast, after minor initial stinging.

“more moisturising than my moisturiser and gives me such a beautiful glow and finish”

Names it their favorite product and loves it, noting its verified UV protection.

“Best is definitely Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics, though I see some people here don't like it. Personally I love it!”

Calls it amazing; no oiliness or breakouts on combination, clog-prone skin.

“I have combo, clog prone skin and it doesn't cause any oiliness or breakouts for me”

A new favorite: moisturizing with a nice glow, though it stung a little near watery eyes.

“A new favorite sunscreen of mine! It’s so moisturizing and gives me the perfect glow”

Stings their tretinoin-dry face, so they won't repurchase and use it on arms and neck instead.

“Unfortunately this stings my skin so I won’t repurchase it. The sting does wear off but I prefer other sunscreens”

On oily, acne-prone skin it felt heavy and clogged pores, causing closed comedones on the forehead.

“The texture is kind of heavy for my skin type and sits on my skin. So, my pores were clogged and I started to get a good amount of closed comedones/whiteheads on my forehead”

Says it burns their eyes, like Round Lab's SPF.

“This sunscreen burns my eyes, same thing with round lab SPF”

Gets whiteheads and uneven texture since starting it, and it burns their eyes.

“My skin has been getting whiteheads and my texture has been getting uneven ever since I started using it. Burns my eyes too”

Doesn't sting or make eyes water, has no smell or white cast and a natural finish on combination-oily skin.

“This does not cause me any stinging/tingling or make my eyes watery after a few hours of applications. It doesn't have any smell or white cast”

Got a bunch of comedones from it, blaming the niacinamide or probiotics, though they liked how it felt.

“I also wasn't a fan of this sunscreen. I think it was the *niacinamide* and the *probiotics* that caused a bad reaction to my skin.”

Their new favourite; it doesn't irritate their sensitive skin even with retinol use at night.

“I bought it over the first time you shared this product. This one is my new Love! It’s not irritating my sensitive skin after I use retinol product at night.”