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Beauty of Joseon

Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Same formula family as Relief Sun Mini; clean modern filters, fragrance-free, soothing ferment/rice extracts. Minimal irritant load.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
91.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #3 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Same formula family as Relief Sun Mini; clean modern filters, fragrance-free, soothing ferment/rice extracts. Minimal irritant load.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Modern filter blend (DHHB, EHT, Tinosorb M, Uvasorb HEB) in a cream loaded with rice, ginseng, and lactobacillus ferments plus niacinamide. Fragrance- and alcohol-free, with a low irritant load.

Pros
  • Four next-gen photostable filters for broad UVA-UVB cover
  • Niacinamide plus multiple ferment extracts
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Tocopherol and adenosine in the antioxidant base
  • Minimal listed allergens across the INCI
Cons
  • All chemical, no mineral filter included
  • Ferment-heavy formula may not suit ingredient minimalists

Who it's for: Normal to sensitive skin wanting a modern chemical SPF with ferment-forward soothing in a natural-finish cream.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 82
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 86
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 85
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvasorb HEB Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Propanediol· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Polymethylsilsesquioxane· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable. ·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Caprylyl Methicone· Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Butylene Glycol·Pentylene Glycol·Behenyl Alcohol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate·Decyl Glucoside·Oryza Sativa Extract·Tromethamine·Carbomer·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Xanthan Gum·T-butyl Alcohol· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Oryza Sativa Germ Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract·Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment·Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract·Monascus/Rice Ferment (pending review)·Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract·Saccharum Officinarum Extract·Aspergillus Ferment·Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract·Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract·Panax Ginseng Root Extract·Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Propanediol Propanediol
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
05 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
06 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
07 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
08 Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol MODERN FILTER Tinosorb M — broad-spectrum, photostable.
09 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
10 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
11 Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone MODERN FILTER Iscotrizinol — modern, well-tolerated UVB filter.
12 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
13 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
14 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
15 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
16 Behenyl Alcohol Behenyl Alcohol
17 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
18 Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
19 Decyl Glucoside Decyl Glucoside
20 Oryza Sativa Extract Rice Extract
21 Tromethamine Tromethamine
22 Carbomer Carbomer
23 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
24 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
25 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
26 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
27 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
28 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
29 T-butyl Alcohol t-Butyl Alcohol
30 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
31 Oryza Sativa Germ Extract Rice Germ Extract
32 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
33 Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
34 Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
35 Monascus/Rice Ferment Pending review
36 Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
37 Saccharum Officinarum Extract
38 Aspergillus Ferment Aspergillus Ferment
39 Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract Giant Kelp Extract
40 Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract Coconut Fruit Extract
41 Panax Ginseng Root Extract Ginseng Root Extract
42 Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate