Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen Review: My Real Experience on Acne-Prone Skin

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Beauty of Joseon sunscreen review okay, let’s start with a confession. I have tried every sunscreen imaginable.

While I was in Japan, I had one of those typical skincare wanderlust days. You know, wandering around stores, sampling everything that looks cute, and getting distracted by shelves of skincare.

That’s when I spotted Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: Rice + B5. Next to it were Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel and the Tirtir Glow Stick SPF. I ended up picking all three because, well… skincare travelers never leave a store empty-handed, right?

From that moment, I knew I’d review each sunscreen properly once I got back home. Today, we’re diving into my full experience with Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh, and I promise I’ll write separate posts for Biore and Tirtir soon — so stay tuned if you want a Japan skincare haul + review series.

The Relief Sun caught my attention because it was ultra-lightweight, had rice seed water + B5, and promised hydration without the heavy feeling perfect for my combination, acne-prone, sometimes-dry skin.

First Impressions of Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen

The first time I squeezed the sunscreen out of the tube, I noticed:

• Ultra-lightweight fluid texture – it spreads instantly.
• Hydrating but not greasy – my skin felt soft, not sticky.
• No white cast – something that usually worries me as an Indian skin tone user.

My first thought was:
“Wait, this actually feels like a moisturizer but with SPF. Is this allowed?”

Read: Do We Still Need Sunscreen in Winter?

Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen Ingredients Review

Now, let’s get into the ingredients because that’s what really makes this sunscreen a skincare + sun care hybrid:

Key Ingredient	Benefit	Skin Effect
Rice Seed Water	Hydration & soothing	Soft, refreshed skin without heaviness
Vitamin B5 (Panthenol)	Repairs & strengthens skin barrier	Calms dryness & irritation
Niacinamide	Brightens & evens skin tone	Glowy, smooth skin
Chemical UV Filters (SPF 50+ PA++++)	Broad-spectrum protection	No white cast, lightweight protection

This sunscreen is chemical, which means it absorbs UV rays rather than reflecting them. That’s why there’s no grey or white film on your skin.

If Interested: Best Skincare Ingredients for Indian Skin

How My Skin Reacted

Here’s the personal bit. I have acne-prone skin and my cheeks have been feeling dry lately. I was nervous about trying a new sunscreen.

• Did it cause breakouts? Zero. Not a single tiny bump.
• Did it feel heavy? Nope.
• Did it give a natural glow? Yes!

The glow isn’t oily; it’s that “hydrated and healthy skin” glow we all dream of.

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Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin users, listen up. This sunscreen is:

• Fragrance-free
• Alcohol-free
• Gentle and soothing

So if your skin usually reacts to sunscreens, this is probably one of the gentlest options you’ll find. The combination of rice seed water + B5 + niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier over time.

How I Use It in My Routine

Here’s my morning routine with Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh:

1. Gentle cleanser
2. Optional toner
3. Serum (Vitamin C or hydrating)
4. Light moisturizer (optional)
5. Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh SPF 50 (two-finger rule)

Reapplication: Every 2–3 hours if outdoors. Otherwise, I sometimes skip mid-day.

Pro tip: Don’t skimp sunscreen only works if applied generously.

Pros & Cons table for Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh (Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen)

If You Ask Me, Is Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen Good?

Yes.
Like genuinely, yes.

Not a hyped product. Not overrated.

It’s simple, gentle, effective, and pretty (which matters, let’s be honest).

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