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71% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 2 in skincare
Sample
565 redditors with explicit opinion · 171 positive · 56 negative · 14 neutral
Score0.720 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 65–76% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/KoreanBeauty, r/AsianBeauty, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/koreanskincare, r/SkincareAddiction + 12 more
Beauty of Joseon · skincare
Recommended
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+
r/KoreanBeautyr/AsianBeautyr/IndianSkincareAddictsr/koreanskincarer/SkincareAddictionr/30PlusSkinCare
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Lightweight Korean sunscreen that feels like nothing on skin—no white cast, applies clear in seconds. Some find it too greasy or breakout-triggering.
What redditors love
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Applies clear with zero white cast
“it's completely clear so I can apply it in about five seconds”
u/0rchid-tree · r/SkincareAddictionUK →
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Not thick or greasy texture, feels nice
“it feels nice on my skin, not thick or greasy”
u/_berrystrawberry · r/KoreanBeauty →
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Hydrating formula that doubles as moisturizer
“Beauty of Joseon sunscreen feels super hydrating too and protects pretty well from the sun”
u/HelicopterCandid8074 · r/KoreanBeauty →
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So good people buy multiple tubes at once
“Thank you, just ordered 3 beauty of joseon sunscreens”
u/pancakefishy · r/30PlusSkinCare →
What they don’t
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Broke out some users badly
“That beauty of joseon sunscreen broke me out badly. There are way better sunscreens out there.”
u/Berriesinthesnow_ · r/AsianBeauty →
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Can feel heavy and greasy on skin
“I hate the greasiness of BOJ sunscreen. It feels heavy on my skin”
u/Different_Pen_9229 · r/KoreanBeauty →
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US Sephora version is thick with white cast
“The American version in Sephora is a much thicker, heavy white casting product with far inferior UV protection.”
u/Pitiful_Maize_78 · r/KoreanBeauty →
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Direct quotes
What 379 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/LoneKnight25
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r/SkincareAddiction
+ \~30% positive/total ratio – Merged name variants so duplicates didn’t inflate scores (e.g., “Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun,” “BOJ SPF50+” → one entry) + some other nerdy sentiment tweaks that I won't bore you with Would love your feedback!
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u/DonkeyKong45
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r/SkincareAddiction
Love it, no idea on exact times but a bottle has lasted me months, not much product is needed at all. \- Beauty of Joseon Aqua Relief SPF50: new holy grail SPF. Feels moisturising especially now it's colder, consistency is excellent and zero white/blue/purple cast. Only grip is o
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u/Wimsylou
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r/SkincareAddiction
about testing inconsistencies? 🥲 So now I’m kinda nervous to keep using it and was thinking of trying the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun (Rice + Probiotics) instead since it seems to be everyone’s holy grail. So I’m curious: What’s your favorite face sunscreen? Has anyone tried both
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u/Nin-me-sar-ra
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r/koreanskincare
- Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Cream SPF50+ PA++++ Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun SPF 50+ PA++++
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u/No-Mayo1
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r/AsianBeauty
use one suncream at a time and finish a whole tube before moving onto the next. **1.** Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun Aqua-fresh **2.** Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics **3.** Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel **4.** SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica
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u/TheChampagn3
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r/AsianBeauty
reference I have oily combination dehydration prone sensitive light-fair skin. ————————— **Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun 50ml** My skin feels and looks better when I wear this. I’ve gone through several tubes now. I can wear this in the dry winter and humid summer. No pilling, no b
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"s it is the first sun cream I've thought actually improved my skincare routine. beauty of joseon rice sun cream (not the blue one) is also solid.
\- honestly my all time favorite"
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"Not good. Go for uv doux or reequil or boj."
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"BOJ is great, I genuinely love using it every morning."
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"ifferent textures and finishes to the two but I love them both
I’ve tried the boj rice (broke me out), Dokdo (really good but not as much as Mediheal), skin centella"
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"ly it’s still doing something? Chosen to improve my skin texture.
Suncream: **BOJ relief sun,** this is the only product in my routine that stings my skin and I don’t like."
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". 3/5 MRP but i realised i don't like gel creams since they tned to pill on me
beauty of joseon relief sun: i know it's a well-loved sunscreen but it made my skin so incredibly sensitive"
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"ove sunscreen. Also removes any buildup. I am gonna get the plum one next.
5. Boj sunscreen : lives up to the hype. Great finish, great texture. Leaves a dewy finish. Take"
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"re UV Gel GOLD - Brand New - **$15 shipped** [SOLD]
* Found my HG sunscreen (BoJ :P) so I don't want to try anything new.
* Scinic Enjoy Super Mild Sun Essence"
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"ever give up - the one that changed everything for you.
I've been using the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun for about 8 months now and it's become essential to my routine. Finally found s"
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"e, but once spring started it began breaking me out. Same issue with sunscreen, BOJ sunscreen worked in winter but now feels greasy and causes acne so I’ve been avoiding the"
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"esn't love the top picks. The biore at #4 makes me break out every single time, BoJ makes my skin tingle, and supergoop irritates my eyes.
But the skin aqua milk"
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"Boj aqua fresh is the goat."
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"I bought some boj from amazon and it was fake. Would 100% avoid especially now it's more widely a"
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"m heartbroken. Allergic to most US chemical filters and have been thriving with BoJ Pro-Relief Aqua-Fresh. 😭I have a stockpile, but I'll have to add more."
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"BOJ aquafit sunscreen. For life. I order from YesStyle. I also love the Benton Snai"
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"To me their sunscreen and lip products are the best. I frequently repurchase beauty of joseon relief sun sunscreen, because it feels nice on my skin, not thick or greasy and for lip ca"
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"I bought the BOJ sunscreen in Paris over the summer and it is the best sunscreen I have ever used. I hope"
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"Anything BoJ. For som reason every product of theirs I tried just broke me out. The Haruharu"
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"Skin1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica sun serum >>> BoJ spf 🤪 I will die on this hill."
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"a sunscreen I can say I really love, and I've tried ALOT of kbeauty like abib, Boj, torriden, lagom, medicube and what not.
I saw someone raving about it too in"
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"would be tanned and dull and my nose-bridge would be still light 😭i switched to BOJ and Biore and OMG such a huge diffrence, i still look fresh at the end of the d"
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"I too have oily , combo skin and the boj aqua one makes my skin hella dull , like immediately.
But i love the oj boj"
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"trying out 11 different Korean sunscreens for daily use, I finally found my HG—BOJ Aqua-Fresh. When applied, it feels cooling to the skin and then melts right int"
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"Cell Fusion C laser sunscreen. I really wanted to love BOJ but I feel greasy when I use it and it breaks me out :(
The cell c soaks into m"
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"Beauty of Joseon relief sun is my fave too."
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"Oh?? Ok so I tried the rice one from BOJ and it honestly did nothing 😭 maybe I’ll give the red bean one a go"
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"rather buy samples or wait until Amore Mall start offering it again as GWP.
- BOJ Sun Serum. Daughter. WNRP.
- The Lab Blanc Doux Oligo HA Tone Up. Daughter. WNRP."
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"Roche-Posay Lipikar ARm Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream as my moisturizer and Beauty of Joseon sun screen. I'm very disappointed in the results but I'm glad I know for certain th"
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"I know it’s fake, but was just wondering how Amazon is allowed to create a fake BOJ store to sell to customers? I know they are notorious for selling fake products"
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"ums, essence, and toners.
I currently use Cosrx and BoJ products. The original BoJ sunscreen is fabulous!
Thanks in advance!
Edit: added info"
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"Breaking out with new BOJ skincare routine Hi everyone,
29M this side.
I recently started following"
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"to write an appreciation post so that more people are aware of it!
Have tried BoJ (both variants), Round Lab, and Kao Biore sunscreens as well! Combo skin."
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"ying and irritating even only using once a week. I’ve been able to tolerate the BOJ eye cream well I’m curious if folks have recommendations for any that are simil"
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"cented Toner: Love this product, it has a body to it. Gives good hydration.
2. BoJ Aqua Sunscreen: The Original one broke me out but this beauty saved me. Keeps s"
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"nal changes you would recommend on top of what GPT suggested? I used to use the Beauty of Joseon Rice Sunscreen, but I stopped because it would get flaky after about 30 minutes.
An"
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"good sunscreen before starting adapelene to treat my face. I recently tried the beauty of joseon rice and probiotics sunscreen and after just two uses I had new clogged pores and wh"
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"m loving the results
Routine:
A.M.
Rinse face
Skin1004 centella moisturizer
Beauty of Joseon Sunscreen
P.M.
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Tretinoin gel 0.01%
And lastly Paula’s"
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"m looking to upgrade my sunscreen and need some help choosing.
I’ve been using Beauty of Joseon Sun Relief... absolutely love the formula...but it feels a bit pricey for the quant"
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"p 3** \- Additional sunscreen when needed (a friend gifted me a small bottle of Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF 50 - the OG formula - and I used every drop, I loved it! But didn't rebuy a"
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"f Sun Aqua Fresh Rice - Texture change? Hey all,
Have any of you bought the BoJ Relief Sun this year (2026)? Did you guys notice a texture change?
It's my HG, and i no"
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"ly, and Amazon is still selling some good Japanese ones, but I'm out of my fave BOJ, and I'd love to have it back. I would also appreciate any tips about other sit"
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"Just fyi, the beauty of joseon sunscreen stick works great :’)"
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"ura essence and cream, Soonjung toner and whip cleanser, Cosrx snail eye cream, BoJ rice SPF. All amazing!"
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"BoJ dynasty cream. I love other BoJ products, but the dynasty cream would not absorb into my skin no matter how ear"
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"Yes, the original beauty of Joseon sunscreen made me break out. The newer “aqua” one doesn’t though. Someone in this group"
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"Anua 77+ rice toner is so hydrating my skin loves it! And Beauty of Joseon sunscreen feels super hydrating too and protects pretty well from the sun."
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"Boj under eye cream used to irritate my eyes and sting as hell when applied so I st"
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"Recommend BOJ, Cosrx, mixsoon :)"
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"Korean sunscreen. Boj is my fav. Abib sunstick is good too"
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"BOJ Aqua Fresh. Trusttttt"
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"is completely dehydrated and needs a reset. What an amazing product!
I’ll add Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice+ Probiotics Sunscreen. I’ve tried a lot of sunscreens in my life, and none"
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"I have tried the BOJ American version and it didn't sink in, it felt greasy all day. Now the tinted"
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"I loved my first BOJ Sunscreen. It was a bit oily but felt nice. Before my first bottle ended, the blue versio"
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"beauty of joseon sunscreen, Isntree, purito, hur, i tried quite a few and never felt like they were good."
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"erent formula, etc).
I resorted to Isntree because of slightly less shine than BOJ and it worked with my makeup better. BOJ also has probiotics that stung my skin"
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"Where is everyone getting their Korean sunscreen atm? My BOJ stash is waning and sadly is not going to make it through this administration."
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"the morning I tend to just wash with water, apply the Centella 1004 ampoule and Beauty of Joseon Rice SPF50 (perfect SPF for me as I find it doesn’t feel like I’m wearing anything)."
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"range and say goodbye to TO completely (everything else has been replaced with BOJ and Inkey).
Thank you!"
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"My go-to is BOJ, but I’m looking to add a pressed powder foundation with SPF in it also. Any r"
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"to the point someone at work thought I had FOUNDATION on when all I had on was Beauty of Joseon sunscreen and Innisfree No-Sebum translucent powder to reduce shine.
Hydration and moist"
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"i haven’t tried the other brands you listed to be able to compare, but BOJ’s sunscreen works perfectly for my dry skin under makeup. and i echo what other"
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"Don’t know about HG but routinely been using and repurchasing these: BOJ sunscreen, Haruharu Triple AHAs cleansing gel, Cos De Baha snail mucin (in a big pump), A"
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"BOJ aqua fresh spf is sooo good, especially if you’ve got skin that’s on the oily s"
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"me really bad whitecast to the point I looked totally gray.
Finally using the BOJ sunscreen and it sinks in beautifully and I think working good with regards to sun protec"
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"se the round lab sfp but even on sale it's sooo expensive!! My friends love the boj but l can buy it in Germany even if it's 3x the price so l ordered one for miss"
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"I could never wear LRP under makeup. The Beauty of Joseon sunscreen - the Korean formulation, not the one made for the US - is great. I get mine f"
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"I am using Beauty of Joseon Rice Probiotic every day for years. It feels light like a moisturizer and hasn’t irr"
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"BOJ and Haruharu are my faves. Mixsoon is good too."
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"If you have combo/oily skin, sensory issues and live in a humid place, boj aqua might not be for you. Personally, I can feel the sunscreen between my skin"
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"Boj sunscreen-for protection and glowy finish✨
Boj glow serum-makes my skin soft ✨
Laneige"
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"Just swapped my tried and tested BOJ for this. Definately lived up to the hype and is stunning under my cushion foun"
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"Depends on your skin type
I have dry skin and I really like the beauty of Joseon sunscreen rice sunscreen, roundlab birch sunscreen and espoir tone up sunscreen. Also mak"
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"Also does not sting my eyes like others (canmake and BOJ made me look like I was constantly crying)"
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"I think BoJ is a great sunscreen and moisturizer in one. I use this one often for travel."
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"st.
And for sunscreen, since the Anua didn't work out, you might love the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun. It's lightweight, spreads like a dream, and plays well with acne-prone skin. W"
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"cealer and immediately repurchased the exact same one.
I haven’t tried the US BOJ sunscreen formula but I enjoyed the Korean version. Have you tried the innisfree sunscree"
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"ot acne prone, but everything burns me too. I haven't had any problems with the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen though, I can put it right on my eyelids and no reaction. Just thought I would"
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"th my purchases. i'll be stocking up on the following:
- round lab sunscreen
- beauty of joseon sunscreen
- some by mi AHA BHA 30 day miracle toner
- belif milky toner
what i need:"
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"ce wash, haru haru toner (almost over), aestura 365 cream (bought a week back), BOJ sunscreen (pills and hurts my eyes but gotta finish tube I have haha)
Melanonx eye cream"
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"m, both are favourites and will buy them again when I run out. Also repurchesed BoJ sunscreen a few times, but I am now trying the one from Roundlab and I like it a lot."
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"be, but if you’ve ever used the main skincare brands here, and then you’ve used BoJ, it’s just…. Better. It’s not another take on the same products already availa"
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"ently: The Ordinary’s multi-peptides and Amino acids B5 for omnibus anti-aging. Beauty of Joseon Rice + B5 (Korean formulation) is the lightest spf, let alone spf 50, I’ve ever trie"
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"g and cosmetically elegant version of the beauty of joseon. Both are great, the BOJ price and the quality of product are amazing, but I find round labs layers bett"
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"y over the past few years, and they are the Dr. Sam's Flawless Cleanser and the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh SPF. Living in America, both have become harder to get, but I can't"
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"een filters at a good price. I already have sunscreens that I like for my face (BOJ sun relief for example) and I am planning to rely on sunglasses, an UPF 50 hat and"
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"no white cast, leaves a bright skin
* Suitable for every skin color
* SPF 50
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sunscreen
* Dry to Normal skin
* Might not be enough if you have very dry skin
* Glass s"
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"otion
Sunscreen (I go for the korean ones everyone else uses, currently its the boj probiotics one and it works great - as have all the rest ive tried)
Evening:
D"
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"Sunscreen without niacinamide recs Skin1004 HyaluCica Sun Serum and Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun have been my go-to everyday sunscreens for a while, but I think I'm getting sen"
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"my regular everyday moisturiser and laneige as a once a week extra hydration.
BOJ sunscreen everyday"
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"BOJ tinted sunscreen, it evened my skin tone and is a great choice for the days whe"
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"on clean skin and not under heavy makeup)? I actually found a good match in the BoJ Aqua Fresh sunscreen! It was recommended to me at HMart…I’m an American with hi"
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"sh and didn’t cause any redness or breakouts . Looked really natural next to my BoJ tinted sunscreen (spf 40)."
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"As a kinda fair brown guy, I use biore uv watery essence (the main soldier) and beauty of joseon relief sun aqua variant (the cutie that sits pretty under makeup if I'm not battling 40 de"
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"I stocked up on BOJ sunscreen from Olive Young just last month. They ship from Seoul, so no tariffs/duties fo"
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"skin so well. it has a nice velvety finish after absorbing).
Sunscreen(s):
1. beauty of joseon rice probiotics sunscreen (this was my first ever korean sunscreen and after trying tons of oth"
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"who dont use it. I look for influencers for swatches only.
I prefer using my BOJ, SKIN AQUA for protection even though I am mostly indoors and out about 1-2 hr"
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"My skin is combination. For sunscreen, I use the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun, it gives a nice glowy finish. For lotion, I’ve heard Illiyoon is good, but I h"
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"moisturizing enough, you can also trial skipping moisturizer and just using the BoJ sunscreen.
And depending on how your skin feels, using a salicylic acid cleanser every"
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"Between those two I'd lean BOJ Rice Probiotics for tret skin. It's fully chemical with newer-gen filters like DHHB, Ethylhexyl"
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"Same here, BOJ relief sun. My other HG sunscreen is round lab birch juice sunscreen, doesn’t break me out"
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"lly good if you have oily or combo skin. If you have dry skin, my mum swears by boj and Cathy doll sunscreens."
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"Magic Beauty Shroom and Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Water Essence are similar, but BOJ gives a nice glow which puts it ahead for me"
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"honestly if you can only pick 3 i would go with the ysl lash clash mascara, the beauty of joseon sunscreen, and the saie glowy super gel. tbh the mascara alone changed my whole routine,"
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"lky toner which is a quite nice in between step, have heard lovely things about BoJ though so will probably pivot. Enjoy your purchase 🙂"
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"Adding my $0.02 to say that I used BoJ sunscreen for years and it never pilled. It may have something to do with the products pe"
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"r my foundation or separate my foundation. The sunscreen that I have used are
beauty of joseon sunscreen, it seperates
requil ultra matte dry touch sunscreen, seperates and pills
S"
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"oughout the day. But overall, it's comfortable enough to wear for daily use.
**Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics**
I know this sunscreen gets a lot of hype, but it is honest"
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"\- CosRX Snail mucin or Hada Labo premium gokujyun (toner) if feeling dry
\- Beauty of Joseon Sun Aqua-Fresh, Biore UV Aqua Rich, or Kose Suncut (in preferred order)
Sunblock"
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-CRUELTY FREE
-great for acne prone skin
Cons:
-can sometimes pill under BOJ sunscreen
-might not be heavy enough for people with super dry, eczema prone skin
-often"
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"BoJ is coming out with tone up sunscreens? As someone with rosacea, I cannot wait f"
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"eyecream and anything anti-aging. Had dark circles thanks to late studying and BoJ really helped reduce those. Ended up using it all over my face too and really h"
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"ive eyes! The texture and coverage are genuinely great. Just not for my eyes.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ (Tinted) - $16.19
Score: 24/40
Cute rectangular bottle"
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"e take sunscreen way more seriously, especially reapplication.
I was using the Beauty of Joseon sun serum before, because it’s completely clear so I can apply it in about five sec"
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"at hydrates and is good for acne prone skin. I'm stuck between anua rice toner, boj rice toner,I'm from milk toner, or lanaige milky toner."
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"nt
• Skin Aqua: Good but again not water-resistant
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iii) Korean Brands
• Beauty of Joseon Rice
• Beauty of Joseon Aqua
Both are good and deserve the hype, but they are not"
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"ginseng essence water 💸💸💸💸💸 : okay, i got influenced by you guys using so much BOJ and i got this, and I get the hype bro, I like this, I'm not sure how much "cha"
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"in Korea? Hi, I'm from Czechia, there's s boom about Korean skincare - I bought BoJ cream and rom&nd makeup and oh my god you can't compare it to anything here"
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"Beauty of Joseon relief sun + makeup = disaster? Help needed Hi all!! I have the Korean version of the beau"
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"_pos=1&_sid=5acd91e3c&_ss=r)? I'm getting low on my primary sunscreens: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun (I go back and forth between the Aqua-fresh Rice+B5 and the Rice + Probiotics v"
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"serum!)
* snail mucin toners/serums
* chemical sunscreens (especially the BoJ)
* sleeping packs (especially the Isntree ones - try me on their regular moi"
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"Beauty of joseon sunscreen pilling. I recently bought this sunscreen after hearing so much about it, but u"
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"opped in December because I run out so quickly...may switch back if needed)
5. Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aquafresh + B5 SPF
**PM**
\-Cleanse with Youth to the People's Kale + Green T"
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"Rouge Sale Haul #2 Placed my second and final order. Excited to try the two new BOJ products. I have been using the Dynasty Cream and loving it so hoping for the s"
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"gena 50- I tried their 70 but it irritated my skin and eyes. I previously tried BOJ sunscreen and Krave sunscreen but I felt like the BOJ made my skin red or wasn’t as effec"
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"least not as good as the mineral sunscreens or Korean/European sunscreens like BoJ and UVMune"
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""The filters in the OG formula are, to my knowledge, not FDA approved"
BOJ use **newer generation UV filters** that are more cosmetically elegant (light,"
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"after that it just became part of my routine without thinking. I’ve been using Beauty of Joseon sunscreen lately."
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"e that leaves a more natural finish, while still being lightweight would be the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh."
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"ood as axis-y even many many hours later.
Ones such as Skin Aqua, Haruharu and BOJ aqua fresh always looked well at first, but throughout the day I'd be oily.
AX"
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"ency, so I like using this in the cooler months as my skin gets much drier.
• Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Sunscreen - my go-to sunscreen! I don’t really like the smell, but it applies w"
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"Olive Young global site - and Skin 1004 > BoJ 👍"
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"Damn this is a real bummer- I use OY for BoJ and only want the Korean formulation. Hmm- yes we're going to YesStyle"
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"it’s worth, just got a shipment from Style Korean with some of the “contraband” BOJ sunscreen. No problems."
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"pted from India). Korean sunscreen is my favourite K-Beauty switch.
I like the BOJ one, but my HG is the SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun S"
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"n with rosacea
- skin 1004 hyalucica spf
- roundlab birchwater toner pads
- BOJ revive serum
The spf is just super compatible with my skin year round and the"
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"The disconnect is from the aggressive marketing strategies BoJ has used in the u.s. They are a mediocre brand with an intense social media pre"
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"Wear full sleeves mostly and Neutrogena spf50 on my face, BOJ on my body. Itna ameer bass sensitive and experimenting nature ne bana diya"
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"'t used Allies of Skin but spf formulas I can recommend would be Isntree Onion, BOJ the lighter fresh version and Goodal Heartleaf moisture. Maybe try Japanese fo"
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"isse lait creme concentre moisturizer
Also shout out to the Korean version of Beauty of Joseon sunscreen and prescription tretinoin."
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"Only PA 3 pluses :((( im a strict spf 50 pa 4 pluses user so boj is better for me"
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"Super Moisture Essence (gold bottle or the white bottle with a gold lid) or the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh Sunscreen.
Hope this helps!"
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"This one!!! Every now and then my skin burns a little bit with both the BOJ and the skin1004 centella, but the haruharu moisture airyfit only ever feels no"
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"boj serum really doesnt make much diff imo"
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"F but I’m going to run out of both soon and have been bit by the AB bug. I like BOJ and SKIN1004 centella but haven’t tried either of their tinted formulas. My ski"
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"ss 😭 I’ve seen a lot of people with similar skin love hydrating sunscreens like Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun or Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel, both are pretty gentle and don’t cli"
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"Beauty of joseon rice spf 50+ . Extremely lightweight , hasn't broken me out + the formula is such th"
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"extras when they dc'd it. Def not for everybody though.
I got a sample of that BoJ, and I'm so glad it was too sticky b/c otherwise it was great for my skin but n"
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"ople.
Everyone is different, if I went to buy all the hyped stuff (like cosrx, boj, aestura, illiyoon etc) my face would look awful because all of those are guara"
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"nice consistency.
The Round Lab broke my skin, so I won’t be using it.
For the BOJ, since it’s a milkier toner, I’ll wait till winter when it’s colder to try this"
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"ferin for spot treatments, Vaseline on my lips and around my eyes at night, and BOJ sunscreen.
Overall, my skin is actually pretty good, much much better than it used to be"
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"beauty a few months ago, and the prices are still as insane lol (except for the boj ones imo). I wouldn't say asian skincare is mainstream yet, but it's definitely"
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"Beauty of Joseon sunscreen I’m almost out of my tube of beauty of joseon and I want the original Korean fo"
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"even in the morning.
Sunscreens
Skin1004 Hyalu Cica Water-Fit Sun Gel & BoJ Rice Relief Sunscreen - Hydration not so much, leaves little bit white cast as my sk"
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"sunscreens, better aesthetic, not matte either
- I also started using the OG BOJ sunscreen and surprisingly that is thinner and lighter than this, but takes more time and"
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"and then around 3/4pm I return back to my room.
I thought I will try my mom's BOJ for the time being while at home. Gradually, I did notice my skin started retur"
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"ll like this sunscreen but wondering if it's good enough.
I was looking at
1. BOJ Aqua one - but many claimed it's not worth as they wouldn't spend that much on"
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"e has feedback on these or something else they’ve loved instead. I’ve tried the BoJ and RoundLab Birch and liked both, but want to try something new in search of m"
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"g. Still not sure if this is too strong for my sensitive skin.
I also have the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen. I only use it when I know I’ll be outside. If I’m inside all day I usually don"
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"an effort my face in a less-hot temperature water. I double cleanse, and I use BOJ sunscreen multiple times a day.
On one hand Im very pleased as it was an annoying level"
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"tect the slightest white cast on most hybrid sunscreens so yes even things like BoJ or Skin1004. I swear most ppl who say “x sunscreen has zero white cast” are eit"
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"it doesn’t last all day though, maybe about 5-8 hours. Other products include, BoJ Relief Rice + Probiotics sunscreen which has an all day glow. If you wear makeu"
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"feels okay on your skin and doesn't make it more oily. A lot of people like the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun and they have one that is lighter (I think it's lighter) called Aqua Fresh. The"
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"Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum (SPF50+ PA++++). If you like it dewy: beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics (SPF50+ PA++++).
And SPF lip balm.
I also wear little, if"
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"I have the same skin and I use the Boj sunscreen.Except summers, it is good for other seasons. Yesterday I went out in the sun f"
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"e. Which UV Doux sunscreen did you use? There are many different types!
As for BoJ Aqua, it blends like an absolute dream! BUT it does make my face look kinda shi"
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"I find BoJ (the original one) to be a bit richer than the ones you’ve mentioned."
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"redness * Blends smoothly no white cast, leaves a bright skin * Suitable for every skin color * SPF 50 Beauty of Joseon Relief Sunscreen * Dry to Normal skin * Might not be enough if you have very dry skin * Glass ski…"
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"companies, I was looking for new sunscreens options. For mineral sunscreens I tried Klairs All-day Airy, Beauty of Joseon Tinted Fluid, and AXIS-Y physical sunscreen. The Beauty of Joseon one was definitely too oily, …"
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"for everyday wear. This is my favorite so far, and I’m already on my third tube. \- Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun (Rice + Probiotics) One of the most well-balanced formulas. It has a creamy texture that blends effortles…"
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"I bought my BOJ sunscreen from a Japanese store called Fukuya Life Store seems to sell all kinds of Asian products. It has Korean writing all over it and says “Made in Korea”. I assume this means it’s the Korean versi…"
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"not as much breakouts, which is amazing, but my skin is so dry and tight with wrinkles. I have been using Beauty of Joseon sunscreen and my skin feels much better, but I hate the greasiness of BOJ sunscreen. It feels …"
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"oily or greasy. Cleanser: Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser ( morning and night) Moisturizer:Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel( morning and night) Sunscreen: eauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice Probiotics …"
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"2. House of Hur- Weightless Sun Fluid 3. Anua- Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream 4. Beauty of Joseon- Relief Sun Aqua Fresh"
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"eczema flare ups in the winter so I like to have a mix of stuff. **Sunscreens below** Beauty of Joseon- Relief Sun Beauty of Joseon- Aqua-fresh SKIN 1004- Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum (and mini s…"
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"use one suncream at a time and finish a whole tube before moving onto the next. **1.** Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun Aqua-fresh **2.** Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics **3.** Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid W…"
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"fake Beauty of Joseon products from Stylevana. Several users looked carefully at the OP's photos of the BoJ sunscreens, which I believe was the blue-tube sunscreen, and called out OP for misrepresenting the fakeness o…"
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"Per Trendmood post on Instagram. July 17 in stores, July 14 for early access."
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"of Joseon, but I don’t mind because it *works*. My top pick for long sun exposure. 6. **Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics** – 9/10 Such a nice texture, smooth, soft, no white cast, no stickiness. It works…"
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"Hey everyone! 😊 I’ve recently gotten into Korean skincare and I’m loving it so far. I’ve been using the Beauty of Joseon SPF (so good!), their retinol eye cream, and I’ve also tried the Medicube and Biodance masks — a…"
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"reference I have oily combination dehydration prone sensitive light-fair skin. ————————— **Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun 50ml** My skin feels and looks better when I wear this. I’ve gone through several tubes now. I can…"
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"serum, haruharu wonder eye cream, haruharu wonder barrier cream, anua 77 toner, anua txa brightening pads, beauty of joseon sunscreen, and anua sunscreen!"
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"unopened. Also CA resident! I purchased some restocks and multiple sunscreens including: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh (Double Pack) Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum (Double Pack + …"
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"Sun Stick Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++ Round Lab Baby Mild Sun Stick Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ iUnik Beta-Glucan Barrier Sunscreen **Body Care**: KUMA…"
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"- import, package is still in Korea itself. I spoke to FedEx and have given the information. I ordered beauty of joseon sunscreen and torriden moisturizer. Will I be facing further issues?"
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"- Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Cream SPF50+ PA++++ Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun SPF 50+ PA++++"
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"Azelaic Acid Serum \-Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream \-Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel \-Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: Rice + B5 SPF50+ Broad Spectrum \-Round Lab Birch Juice Hand Cream Th…"
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"the morning i use f.eks beauty of joseon glow deep serum and the second day other type of serum. Sun screen Beauty Of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics Spf50+ 50ml Azelaic acid: finacea gel Retnial:Ordinary Retinal …"
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"I ordered Anua sunscreen about 2 weeks ago to try out. I assumed it would be here by the time I finished my BOJ sunscreen, silly me. Now I'm almost out of BOJ and while I have Black Girl Sunscreen Kids, I'd rather use…"
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"Any review on this suscreen from boj?? I really urgently need a sunscreen as summer is coming up and I have no idea which one to get😭😭 I have horribly sensitive skin my skin burns really quickly and I feel after every…"
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"result is pretty much what you'd expect if you've spent any time in these communities. Beauty of Joseon's Relief Sun runs away with the top spot at 248 mentions, nearly 5x the next product. It comes up in every "recom…"
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"not sure what the blue is all about. Please can someone tell me what is the difference between these two BOJ sunscreens? My skin is oily btw."
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"Asiatica Ampoule •Geek & Gorgeous aPAD Serum •Heveblue Phyton Squa Hyal Blue Gel Cream •Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh : Rice + B5 Night •Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser •I'm From Rice Toner •Skin1004 Mad…"
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"oil cleanser, centella ampoule, dokdo toner, anua 3+ ceramide cream, and the atoderm intensive balm + BOJ sunscreen. It’s usually enough, especially the bioderma balm for soothing, but this cold winter is being super …"
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"Here’s what I bought and a small reviews after a few days of use. Mostly winners, but one a dud lol: **Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: Rice + B5 (50ml, ~$12)** Lighter version of the OG Relief Sun. It sinks in without greasine…"
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"We all know and love the cult favorites the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun, the Cosrx Snail Mucin, the Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Cream. They're popular for a reason! But I'm on the hunt for the hidden gems. The products that…"
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"first used innisfree green tea sun serum which was my go to but want to try the differences between Cosrx, BOJ, Skin1004 sunscreens. I'm combo type with high UV sensitivity so I'm a sucker for sunscreens."
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"and concealer, but not something that makes me look like an oil slick. I am considering Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice and B5 Skin1004 Hyalu Cica Water Fit Sun Serum Numbuzin N…"
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"going on. I never use it anymore. **Not pictured but I’ve tried them:** **D’Alba UV Essence Waterful & BOJ Rice Sunscreen** ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Both felt a bit greasy on me. Not my favorite. I guess I really do love that light, hy…"
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"I have been using the BOJ aqua fresh sunscreen and it has made my skin really soft - my guess would be that it's from the rice, as it's the first time I've used it in a skincare product. I'll probably be trying out ot…"
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"items came from the Rejuran Korea site. They do ship the original version to the US. No issues with getting BOJ & 1004Skin sunscreen. Yes, they are the Korean version. Also, no I don’t use all of this at once. I do sk…"
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"rice 7 + ceramide hydrating barrier serum - im from mugwort essence - anua heartleaf pore cleansing oil - beauty of joseon relief sun rice + b5 SPF please let me know if this is a good start/introduction to korean ski…"
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"Hey everyone! 😊 I’ve recently gotten into Korean skincare and I’m loving it so far. I’ve been using the Beauty of Joseon SPF (so good!), their retinol eye cream, and I’ve also tried the Medicube and Biodance masks — a…"
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"sunscreen but I really want to give a shout out to their mineral one(Haruharu moisture pure miniral relief sunscreen spf50+). I have been struggling with super sensitive and peeling skin lately due to the weather and …"
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"scroll past! I'm feeling like a bit of a clown because a few weeks ago, I went online to get a new tube of BOJ sunscreen. Usually, I use the OG relief sun and buy it from a Korean-based K-Beauty retailer, so I can mak…"
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"have to pay extra duties on Yami-fulfilled items. Just make sure it says “fulfilled by Yami.” For example, BOJ sunscreen is around $14, Aestura 365 cream is $25.49, and the SKIN1004 centella line is the cheapest I’ve …"
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"like Ulta and Target etc - my main question is how the hell are they selling the Korean formula of the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen? The filters in the OG formula are, to my knowledge, not FDA approved, which is why we …"
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"I've just about emptied one and am planning to buy another one. I'm on my fifth tube of Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun. Bbia Autogel Liner is literally the most magical smudge proof ultra precise pencil liner, I've alrea…"
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"being acne prone! shall look into trying your glow routine. would you put sunscreen as the last step? i use BoJ matte sunscreen stick coz its so convenient and doesnt leave a white cast, but the mattifying effect does…"
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"The Skin1004 mention is so real — that one and the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun are my current rotation depending on the weather. On humid days I reach for the Skin1004 because it genuinely feels like nothing on the sk…"
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"Sorry, what does ‘F/P’ mean under the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen review?"
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"(eye cream) —> Remedy for Daily Defense (Vitamin C serum) —> TO Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion —> BOJ Aqua-Fresh Sunscreen PM: Naturium Multi-Calm Cream Cleanser or Paula’s Choice Gel-to-Cream Hydrating Cleanser (…"
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"I tried the BOJ FDA approved version chemical sunscreen (for science), and it just made me even more suspicious that I’m actually allergic to Avobenzone. But the formula felt exactly the same as any other chemical fac…"
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"I prefer the other BOJ aqua fresh sunscreen for humid weather and RL birch sunscreen for dry weather."
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"I've been using Beauty of Joseon's Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh lately, but I just ran across this at an Asian supermarket this morning (168 for anyone in Metro-Detroit looking for a source) and picked it up on a whim. I'd s…"
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"is no white-cast with this sunscreen. WNRP. The new formula with the new packaging is definitely also WNRP Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics Sunscreen - Just one of many reviews of one of the most popular …"
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"What sunscreen do you currently use? I also break out to the Anessa and BOJ spfs?"
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"My fave sunscreen is Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotic. I have a decent stash of that, and these are all new ones I wanted to try. My skin reacts better to asian beauty sunscreens so I wanted to make sure I…"
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"complexion. Because of that, sunscreens here rarely come in a wide range of shades. (As far as I know, BoJ's Daily Tinted Sunscreen is pretty much the only one that offers a genuinely diverse shade range.) If you don'…"
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"but I got the wrong type (it did moisturize, but my face quickly became oily) I'm thinking of going with Beauty of Joseon's relief sun aqua fresh for a sunscreen moisturizer as it's summer."
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"i have tried 2 matte sunscreens - mistine matte & light facial sunscreen and also the beauty of joseon sunscreen stick but i found that the BoJ sunscreen stick is too much for my face (like my skin is suffocating in a…"
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"beauty of joseon is a great brand to start with (first product i ever used was their sun relief sunscreen) and i’ve heard really good things about torriden. i’ve been using their dive in serum lately but that’s the on…"
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"I apply the haruharu probiotic essence. I use the sungboon editor Alaska PDRN barrier cream and then the beauty of joseon aqua fresh SPF At night I double cleanse w the haruharu oil cleanser followed by the haruharu g…"
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"people's skin doesn't tolerate it well. Moisturizer - Abib Jerhico Rose moisturizing cream Suncream - I use Beauty of Joseon dewy sunscreen - if your skin is oily I recommend the Fresh formulation (blue bottle). If it…"
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"My absolute favorite products are Dr. Ceuracle Kombucha Essence, Illiyoon Ato cream, and Skin 1004 and Beauty of Joseon sunscreens. All sensitive skin friendly, and so moisturizing. Other than that all you need is one…"
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"currently on my 4th tub. Moisturizer : COSRX Oil Free Ultra Moisturizong Lotion with Birch Sap Sunscreen : BOJ Relief Sun Rice Probiotics SPF 50, PA++++ (the OG one) Alternatively, I also layer Skin1004's Poremizing e…"
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"another layer without seeing it. It is light, gives a matte finish, and keeps my skin moisturized as well. BOJ also has tinted sunscreen. That does not give the glossy look, is light, moisturizes, and you can build on…"
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"it’s not the most popular brand but koreans absolutely still use the BoJ sunscreens!"
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"Why is BoJ not popular there? Which sunscreens do Koreans use?"
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"wouldve returned with blackened lips like other times but surprisingly this time I dint. I would also add boj sunscreen below or a lanolin based ointment i had or anything else that usually goes on face or body and th…"
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"so I would pick Ilyoon for the price - Laneige Water bank. Surprisingly! Very fragrant - numbuzin serum 3 - BOJ sunscreen (regular and tinted) and glow serum - Torriden dive in serum - haruharu wonder and roundlab dok…"
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"the day, I use an antioxidant and a moisturizing sunscreen (Round Lab Dokdo sunscreen or Beauty of Joseon relief sun). A layered routine like this has helped my dryness SO much."
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"They have pretty consistent stock of Japanese formulas, also BOJ sunscreens. You are right though, they don’t have like the one I use Dr Althea Green Tea fresh which I have to order from yesstyle."
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"LOVE the Beauty of Joseon- Relief Sun Aqua Fresh!"
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"to check out and located in LA area. nervous about the shipping 🥲 i want to try house of hur! i love the boj relief sunscreen so much 😍"
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"I LOVE the BOJ - Relief Sun Aqua Fresh. I won’t try another sunscreen ever."
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"just received a delivery a year worth of BOJ sunscreen from OY. Delivered within 5 days of ordering. No issues."
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"Try the Beauty of Joseon Aqua-Fresh Sun Cream, it’s a more lightweight and refreshing take on their iconic Rice Probiotic sunscreen. I have oily skin too, and I’ve noticed that the Skin1004 one tends to leave a more d…"
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"Jung Directors Moisture Sun Cream. Also often recommended, but still on my to-try list: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-fresh, and celimax Oil Control Light Sunscreen. I advise against Skin1004, a nice sunscreen for …"
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"Etude Soon Jung Directors Moisture Sun Cream" were on the matte (non-dewy) side. So also Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-fresh and celimax oil control. I think all the 4 have silica in their ingredients according to …"
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"acne-prone skin here and my favorite sunscreens so far are the Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum, the Beauty of Joseon Aqua-Fresh sunscreen (blue cap), and the Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh sunscreen (green cap). N…"
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"- fine for lazy no makeup / indoor days - rating: ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ 2/5 :( Dishonorable mention 2: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Probiotics - feels heavy & left my skin feeling “sticky” :( - fine for lazy no makeup / indoor day…"
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"Celimax retinal (if you can handle the spicules), Illiyoon Ato concentrate cream (can be heavy on t-zone), Beauty of Joseon probiotics sun relief SPF or Skin1004 water fit sun serum"
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"Sounds promising, but I’m wonder if there will be formulation changes. I noticed Sephora is carrying Beauty of Joseon and the sunscreen is the American version."
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"Oo ima have to look into this. I actually love BOJ sunscreen but I want to see what else is out there lol"
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"I lean toward dry and flaky, and live in a desert climate. Dryness is my constant enemy. The Beauty of Joseon sunscreen with the blue cap was the first thing in my cart! I also am adding some sheet masks and toners, t…"
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"the US ones because they have different names. Day Dew Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ is the US version. Relief Sun and Relief Sun Aqua Fresh SPF 50+ PA++++ are the original Korean sunscreens. However, the de minimi…"
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"This is an excellent recommendation. I have medium skin tone and the Beauty of Joseon sunscreens don’t leave a white cast on my face. HaruHaru is also very nice."
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"Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun. Holy grail for me. I have combo dehydrated skin."
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"a moisturizer underneath. For oily skin, House of Hur Weightless Sun Fluid, followed by Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh. Both are good but HoH is more lightweight. HoH does make a sunscreen that is dewier for d…"
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"i don’t want to see 15-20% actives as your only latest release to me this realization came when i saw that boj reformulated their spf to fit the american fda standards the world already bends to america, please keep k…"
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"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."
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"BOJ sunscreen is the only beauty product I’ve tried that gave me fungal acne. I think my skin doesn’t like the centella, it took months to fix. I must be the 0.5% though because everyone else raves about it! Wish I co…"
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"Hada Labo Gokujyun premium, Laneige Cream Skin and BOJ spf - these work great for my dry, dehydrated skin and I can’t image replacing them any time soon"
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"I need a review on BOJ aqua fresh sunscreen please, i have acne prone skin and often have flare up"
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"I have never tried the BOJ aqua fresh sunscreen, but just tried out The House of Hur weightless sun fluid. And I was a little shocked. I live in a the east coast with some humidity. I have normal skin with a slightly …"
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"I've got in the comment that I will try next summer: - HOUSE OF HUR - Weightless Sun Fluid SPF50+ PA++++ - BEAUTY OF JOSEON - Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ - Haruharu WONDER - Black Rice Moisture Airyfit…"
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"It seems you may have mixed up Beauty of Joseon sunscreens. The original one (Rice + Probiotics) is quite shiny, the Aqua Fresh one was recommended in comments and is also mich more natural looking/less glowy."
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"Was going to comment BoJ’s Relief Sun Aqua fresh too! It gives me a glowy look without looking greasy. OP, may I also suggest putting a light layer of no sebum powder over your sunscreen? That’s something I do on days…"
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"the exact same experiences with Japanese sunscreens, round labo, and skin1004 🙈 I’ve been curious about the BOJ aqua sunscreen. How do you like it so far?"
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"as most of them contain alcohol unfortunately. Haru Haru’s mineral SPF didn’t work for me either sadly! BoJ’s aqua fresh SPF is next on my to try list :)"
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"BOJ Aqua Fresh sunscreen is literally the BEST sunscreen I have tried! I did not like the original, it was too dewy for my skin type and maybe broke me out, but the aqua fresh one for more oily skin is a god send! Lit…"
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"For me it's the beauty of joseon spf matte stick. I don't know what it is about this product or what ingredient my skin loves so much but it looks like I have "foundation" on (obviously without any tint or actual cove…"
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"I have never heard of a BoJ spf stick. If you a pic, would you mind sharing it? Thanks!"
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"Reducing Pads BOJ Brightening Peptide Serum Burt’s Bees Skin Tightening Serum Corsx Snail Mucin Moisturizer BOJ Tinted SPF PM Medicube Gentle Cleanser Medicube Peptide Serum PDRN Serum Capsules (medicube) Pink collage…"
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"($AUD). It’s yellow so catches my eye in the morning, if that helps! Then axis-y niacinamide > either boj or skin 1004 sunscreen. My evening holy grails are differin (can buy over the counter here in Australia so not …"
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"I believe the US formulation of the Sun Relief sunscreen is SPF 40, while the Korean is SPF 50+ PA++++. Looking at the BOJ website too, their Sun Relief Sunscreen also says “FDA approved,” meaning it’s the US formula."
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"on one of the big retailer websites (yesstyle) and I do see the SPF 50 while the one I purchased from the BOJ website is SPF 40 and like you said, says FDA approved. Since both online stores sell to the US and ship fr…"
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"so I really made an effort to minimize it during those 6 months aswell I like haruhaur wonder’s mineral relief sunscreen ‘cause mineral sunscreens are gentler on weak skin barriers. They’re both such great sunscreens"
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"I adore the BOJ sunscreens. Thanks for sharing"
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"ones that get a lot of foreigners and tourists. Source: when my mom visited me earlier this year she wanted BOJ sunscreen and the Olive Young locations I usually shop at did not have it. Employee said to go to the tou…"
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"on your face, but maybe that’s all cleansing balms. I can use cleansing oils though. But I do really like BoJ sunscreen. I think is like any other company, some products you’ll like and some you won’t."
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"-just a great formulation that my skin loves and that plays well with the rest of my routine. When the Relief Sun spf launched it became an instant hit, it's super comfortable to wear and moisturising -it's a good win…"
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"I love both the Relief Sun and the Glow Serum for the same reasons. They also don’t cause any pilling. Although I have some Aqua Sun, I haven’t tried it yet."
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"Urea Moisture Lotion * COSRX - Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence * Thank You Farmer - Sun Project Skin Relief Sun Cream * Sundae Glow - Peach & Orange Overnight Lip Mask * OMI - Deepner Menthol UV Lip Stick SPF 20…"
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"very curious because I don’t see any reviews on Yami complaining about receiving the US formulation of the Beauty of Joseon Rice + Probiotics sunscreen."
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"snail mucin all in one cream Haruharu wonder black rice face oil Dear Klairs rich moist soothing cream Beauty of Joseon spf"
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"Vt glow ampoule Boj aqua fresh sunscreen paired with others, Dr Althea vitamin c boosting serum (orange)"
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"The Beauty of Joseon tinted sunscreen (US) and I just got the Coola mineral sunscreen (non AB)."
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"Great write up! 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. Really acts as the perfect primer. Makes my skin so glowy…"
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"Hi. Can I ask what specific BOJ sunscreen is this? Thank you!"
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"alone and glowy, but not too glowy once it dries down. More of a natural-glowy finish. I actually find the BOJ rice/probiotic sunscreen (first one reviewed) to be way too greasy/dewy on me to wear. I got influenced in…"
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"Torriden dive in serum Beauty of Joseon retinol eye serum Beauty of Joseon rice+probiotics sunscreen Nothing else is a “I must use this or my skin is cooked” but I like Skin1004 centella intensive ampoule, BOH lifting…"
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"You can either wear it under sunscreen, or use a sunscreen with niacinamide. Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun is a popular one that has niacinamide in it (I think around 2%). I actually also take niacinamide supplements or…"
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"The BOJ Aqua Fresh sunscreen pills on me. If I wear it without makeup it pills, it I wear it with makeup it pills."
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"I place an order every year with Stylevana for multiple BOJ sunscreens and keep the unopened ones in my fridge."
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"Combination skin here. I’m so glad I tried Roundlab’s sunscreen. I used to use BOJ’s Rice + Probiotics sunscreen but I think this is even better. Truly has become a favorite and perhaps a HG with the limited availabil…"
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"HA sun cream). **Edit:** I started using this in February of this Year (2025) 🤗 6️⃣ BEAUTY OF JOSEON RELIEF SUN AQUA FRESH: And so because of how difficult it was to blend the previous sunscreen, I went ahead and orde…"
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"going through stylevana site once to buy sunscreen, and they had a dizzying number of combos for the same BoJ sunscreen"
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"I just apply beauty of joseon sunscreen in the morning since this sunscreen already feels hydrating. And then I only apply moisturizer at night! I do have normal to oily skin, so if you have dry skin then maybe moistu…"
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"go back to this. For water and sweat resistant, it’s always the Anessa Perfect UV Milk Edit: I’ve tried the BOJ sunscreen as well, even finished two tubes! So yeah, it was forgettable for me."
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"I love that one, but I also love the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh."
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"is that it might get harder to get the Korean formulas of products that have an American version, like the Beauty of Joseon sunscreen. The American version in Sephora is a much thicker, heavy white casting product wit…"
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"eye cream 6. Some by mi - v10 hyal lip sun protector or romand - glasting melting balm 7. Beauty of joseon- relief sun aqua fresh"
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"beauty of joseon red bean gel cream 5. beauty of joseon revival eye serum ginseng + retinal 6. unsure 7. beauty of joseon sun relief rice + probiotics sunscreen (yes i am basic but i am happy)"
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"it's a bright noticeable tint to the point where it looks like a lip gloss Sunscreen- i use 3 depending a) beauty of Joseon b)torriden c)round lab cushion sunscreen (for reapplication when wearing makeup) As you can t…"
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"and Anessa are the best for the job. If you want comfort and lightweight-ness, Korean is where it’s at. BoJ Aqua fresh, House of Hur matte sunscreen, Dr Althea Green Sunscreen are three of my fav (combo skin here) Jus…"
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"The issue is the BOJ sunscreen sold in the USA is a different version than the one sold in Korea. Which means the chemicals used in the Korean version aren't FDA approved, and why they would confiscate it."
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"Products used Moisturiser: purito oat in calming gel Sunscreen: BoJ relief sun aqua, Barrier repair serums : purito wonder releaf toner and serum / boj calming serum Melano cc vit c Anua Azeliac acid"
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"trying different sunscreens for a while now and still haven't found one that I liked! I recently bought the BoJ Aqua sunscreen, and I wanted to like it, but it keeps on pilling on my neck :( What type of skin does OP …"
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"once you’ve wrecked your barrier 😬 tbh now I look at whats in everything. I should check what’s in the BOJ spf (that has the Niacinamide) because whatever that amount is too much for my skin but I hate it because i lo…"
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"i love that BOJ sunscreen, it’s all I use bc it’s so light. i’ve been using round lab bc i started tretanoin and my skin is sensitive. i noticed the round lab toner makes me peel a bit (it’s supposed to have super gen…"
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"ooh yes love that roundlab cleanser! the boj sunscreen is beautiful on its own but tends to pill under makeup for me no matter how long i let it sit. still really like though. i’d love to try any of the serums you got…"
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"Apply to slightly damp skin • HaruHaru Probiotics Barrier Essence • Physiogel DMT Hydrating Facial Cream • Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun (SPF 50+) **Evening Routine** • Kose Softymo Speedy Oil Cleanser • Prequel Gleanse…"
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"I just got skin aqua sunscreen and it’s moisturizing-Japanese company. I also love BoJ sunscreen"
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"creamy, rich moisturisers when it’s cold. - sunscreen. i love skin1004’s sunscreens, house of hur, and also beauty of joseon’s sunscreens. pm: - cleanser. i usually go for a slightly stronger cleanser to really wash e…"
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"lab cleanser and the matching moisturizer + laneige milk toner in my routine (nothing else, except for BoJ SPF). I started to get active acne everyday and I brought the ingredients list to my derm and she said the moi…"
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"”Your package is impacted due to events out of our control”. Seems like they’re returning it :/ only had 2 BOJ sunscreens in there among a bunch of other things"
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"I personally really like the BoJ Aqua Fresh sunscreen. I have really oily, acne prone skin and it doesn’t cause breakouts or make my skin more oily. It’s not really mattifying, just not dewy like a lot of Korean sunsc…"
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"The relief sun for oily skin feels so wrong, it’s already pretty dewy and oily skin on top seems wild"
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"I don’t normally get breakouts but Beauty of Joseon sunscreen (American version) broke me out. Totally love Birch Juice Moisturizing sunscreen!"
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"Too bad, BOJ og rice sunscreen is like the worst on the market. It has alcohols, silicones, fragrance AND is not FA safe😒"
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"My local boots in England also has loads of k beauty now! Very exciting to be able to grab some BoJ SPF without ordering online"
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"A lot of CeraVe products don't agree with my skin, tbh. I do LRP (not Asian, I know,) and I do like the BoJ sunscreen. I'm also a fan of Biore's UV Aqua Rich sunscreen (Japanese,) and it does lovely things for my skin…"
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"It looks like they have the Korean version of the BOJ sunscreen which is what I care most about! Thanks for the rec!!"
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"Same here! I also like the blue formulation of the BOJ sunscreen (haven't tried the other one), but Skin1004's "Madagascar Centella, Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit sun serum" is the one that I like the most and will be rebuying."
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"in consistency, while the blue one is lighter and more matte. I have oily acne-prone skin and the blue one (relief sun aqua fresh) is way better for my skin."
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"If course! For AM I follow it up with anua peach serum, BOJ eye cream, 345 cream and then BOJ sunscreen. PM I use the anua PDRN serum, Seoul 1988 eye cream & 345 cream."
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"omg same! my skin tingles or gives me the burning sensation when i use the BOJ sunscreen but all of my friends seem to love that one. My skin tolerates HaruHaru which is why i prefer that over BOJ"
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"Mediheal Moisture Sun Blemish Serum Repair Madecassoside, it's everything people claim the Beauty of Joseon Aqua Fresh sunscreen is but MUCH better."
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"Beauty of Joseon does small sizes of their tinted sunscreen. They are very cheap too."
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"The haruharuwonder essence is perfection. She thick but does the job amazingly. Also love the BOJ spf. Great under makeup"
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"wonder sunscreen (the yellow pump tube) it’s very light and doesn’t look greasy at all. Then I prefer the BoJ aqua sunscreen and the skin1004 sunscreen equally cause both have a similar texture and isn’t too oily but …"
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"For combination skin 100% BOJ aqua. The most lightweight sunscreen ever. The smell is a bit funky but the application is super smooth"
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"shiny? I heard some sunscreens leave a “matte” finish which isn’t shiny at all. Btw are products like these BOJ sunscreens meant to be used as a moisturizer + sunscreen as one, meaning I can skip moisturizer in the mo…"
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"I'm not OP, but I totally have skipped moisturizer some days and just put the BOJ sunscreen on my face after a water wash and pat dry. Seems to work fine! Also the aqua fresh one has pilled on me a bit more than the R…"
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"especially when it comes to replication. It became very quickly one of my holy grail personally (with BoJ sunscreen korean version and Biore Aquarich japanese version). Hydrating enough and doesn't leave white caste a…"
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"It was! Beauty of Joseon - multiple products. 6 tubes of the Korean version of Relief Sun, two of the Aqua Fresh, matte Sun stick w mugwart and 4 tubes of Missha BB creams. Nothing earth shattering, but there’s all th…"
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"Numbuzin is making me break up with beauty of Joseon sunscreen. It’s just so much more superior aesthetically for my skin, personally"
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"keeping it simple and just adding sunscreen to start. For sunscreen I'm torn between the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun and the Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica — has anyone with brown/warm-toned skin tried either of these and can sh…"
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"The Beauty of Joseon Aqua Fresh sunscreen is the lightest weight I have ever tried. It’s great. My skin is super sensitive, reactive, and acne prone and it feels great to wear."
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"Do you happen to know how it compares to BOJ or Round Lab sunscreens? Would you say the finish is satin or even less shiny than that?"
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"I have also tried boj sunscreen, both the regular and the blue version. The Haruharu outperforms both. It’s a satin - matte finish, and it has a silicone-ish consistency compared to the BOJ which is more runny. There …"
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"ive tried BOJ sunscreens and i think haruharu is better"
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"This is way better than BOJ. The sunscreen is velvety even compared to the Aqua version. Minimal to no white cast. It is not matte, more of demi matte. Skin still looks glowy, not greasy."
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"Are you in the US? Where to purchase the BOJ sunscreen?"
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"The Purito Centella Serum, Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Cream & BoJ Aqua Fresh SPF are some of my absolute favourites!!"
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"The BOJ spf is lovely. Its great under makeup"
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"Illiyoon ceramide cream for dry skin, purito-oat in gel for summer. BOJ sunscreen nothing fancy just solid products I keep coming back to"
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"alpha arbutin serum (when I stopped using it for a while I notice my skin feels slightly more dull). I love BOJ Relief Sun Aqua fresh SPF 50+ too, on my 3rd tube."
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"+1 for BOJ Relief Sun Aqua. It’s one of the only daily sunscreens that doesn’t break me out"
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"these ingredients; silicone based ingredients. A TON of sunscreens have these in their formulations. The BOJ sunscreen you listed has Polymethylsilsesquioxane which is a type of poymer and also silica (literally silic…"
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"are you sure it’s not the sunscreen reacting to other skincare/make up? i use the boj spf and never experienced pilling at all"
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"Ahhh that’s true!!! I’m actually still testing out BOJ vs Elta MD’s sunscreens rn, trying to find which one works better for me since I’m relatively new to KR brands. If it does work, I’ll definitely stock up for a fe…"
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"That BOJ spf is amazing, you gonna love it"
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"to it lmao and that toner doesn't break me out at all. It's super hydrating and goes so well under the BOJ aquafresh sunscreen that OP has."
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"I did I got BOJ Relief Sun Aqua Fresh and Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick. No hiccups there!"
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"round lab + beauty of joseon sunscreens, specifically korean formulations obv"
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"I also have acne prone skin. Did you by any chance try beauty of Joseon or Centella spf? If yes, how do they compare to the one you are using?"
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"Is it just the BOJ sunscreen or their other products as well?"
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"my dry/dehydrated skin are: Round Lab Dokdo cleanser, Illiyoon Ato cream or Aestura 365 cream, and either BOJ sun relief SPF OR Skin1004 waterfit sun serum. As my PDRN serum I tried Medicube pink, Genabelle hyper boos…"
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"I was watching a YouTube video and this dermatologist recommended it. I’m currently using BOJ original (Relief Sun) and thought about trying their tinted. Now I know better. This is why I love this board."
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"Any dupes for the BOJ relief sun aqua fresh ? (Specifically sold in the US ?) It’s my favorite sunscreen during the summer because it really does protect my skin from the sun. I’ve noticed that I don’t tan as much on …"
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"StyleKorean. Ive stocked up on the beauty of joseon sunscreen there. You could also use Beauty Of Joseon website but they’re usually so dammn expensive, I try and avoid even though Ive bought there before."
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"bones for 1-3 months and then reintroduce things. AM spf, PM double cleanse and moisturize. I’m partial to BOJ relief sun aqua fresh but any K spf is superior to US (if that’s where you are). I use non-K cleansers (Pr…"
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"also a good option but it is really thick. So use really a small amount. 6. Sunscreen is a must. I use BOJ relief sun. The blue or the white one, both are great. Now sometimes when i have time, i use numbuzin no 5 vit…"
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"Nice collection! Do you find BoJ sunscreens better that the Skin1004, the hyalu-cica one with the light blue cap?"
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"OP can you pls share how you like BOJ Aqua sunscreen so far???"
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"like this recently. My skin is pretty tolerant so using all these products does not bother me. However, the BOJ sunscreen broke me out at first and now it’s been almost a week and everything’s good. I also started usi…"
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"I stay indoors... so I rarely use it. But if you wanna go for a good sunscreen then I would suggest you the BoJ sun Aqua sunscreen... heard a lot of good reviews about it and it's next on my buying list 🙌🏻"
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"Use obagi moisturiser + cleanser and beauty of joseon spf50 aswell as accutane. Eat whatever food i want. Drink 3L of water a day. Take fish oils, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Ashwaghanda, Creatine, Pro/Pre-biotics. Weights/…"
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"Love it, no idea on exact times but a bottle has lasted me months, not much product is needed at all. \- Beauty of Joseon Aqua Relief SPF50: new holy grail SPF. Feels moisturising especially now it's colder, consisten…"
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"based which shouldn’t clog pores and prevent future acne. I do use ***spf*** and recently I found the ***‘beauty of Joseon relief sun rice spf 50’*** works quite well on my skin and doesn’t seem to break me out becaus…"
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"about testing inconsistencies? 🥲 So now I’m kinda nervous to keep using it and was thinking of trying the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun (Rice + Probiotics) instead since it seems to be everyone’s holy grail. So I’m curi…"
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"+ \~30% positive/total ratio – Merged name variants so duplicates didn’t inflate scores (e.g., “Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun,” “BOJ SPF50+” → one entry) + some other nerdy sentiment tweaks that I won't bore you with Wo…"
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"Not OP, but I like Beauty of Joseon relief sun and Biore UV Aqua. They both feel more like a lotion. They have a smooth light texture with no greasy feeling. No white cast. I'm on the fairer side, so I'm not sure how …"
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"Serum - Cerave Moisturising Lotion (again - I sometimes switch with the Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion) - Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh Rice + B5 PM - Cerave Hydrating Cleanser - TirTir Milk Skin Toner - Ordina…"
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"I use the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh liquid sunscreen (its SPF50+ PA++++ and has no white cast) and I also use their Matte Sun Stick (Mugwort+Camelia). I have quite sensitive acne prone dry skin so not all…"
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"on cheeks and itchy bumps on forehead. Mom told me "never put that on your face again" when she saw me. • Beauty of joseon aqua relief spf Same as the regular beauty of joseon. My mom told me to never put it on my fac…"
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"if you don't have sensitive eyes! The texture and coverage are genuinely great. Just not for my eyes. --- **Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ (Tinted) - $16.19 Score: 24/40** Cute rectangular bottle…"
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"and Japanese sunscreens and never had issues. I like Skin 1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum and Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun (and the Aqua-fresh version)."
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"U.S. version. Order the real Korean version from YesStyle or a similar site. Nobody would consider the real Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun to be oily."
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Buying decision
Who buys this, who regrets it.
A decision-oriented breakdown beyond the quotes — based on Reddit patterns and known issues.
Who it's for
- Daily SPF wearers under makeup — no white cast, applies in 5 seconds
- Dry-to-normal skin types who want sunscreen that doubles as a moisturizer
- Korean original formula buyers (not the US Sephora version — see controversy)
Who should skip
- Acne-prone skin — at least 174 redditors track this, with documented breakout reports
- Oily skin types — multiple users find it heavy and greasy
- US shoppers who can only get the Sephora version (the formula is materially different)
Buying verdict
Buy if: you have dry-to-normal skin, want a sunscreen that doubles as moisturizer, and source the original Korean version. Skip if: you're acne-prone, oily, or stuck with the US Sephora reformulation.
Common complaints from Reddit
- MEDIUMBreakouts in some users despite hydrating formula
- MEDIUMUS Sephora version has thicker texture and white cast
- MINORHeavy/greasy feel on oily skin types
⚠ Heads up
Two versions of this sunscreen exist on the US market: the original Korean formula (lightweight, clear) and the US Sephora version (thicker, white cast, inferior UV protection per Reddit reports). The original sells via Amazon from Korean sellers; the Sephora version is the one most US retail customers receive. Verify before purchase: ask the seller which version they ship.
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