Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA++++
A fragrance-free, lotion-textured chemical sunscreen built around rice seed water and panthenol for broad-spectrum daily UV protection.
The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA++++ is a lightweight chemical sunscreen that absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy finish. Formulated with rice seed water (30%, according to the brand), panthenol, and ceramide, it suits a wide range of skin types and sits as the final step of any morning routine.
Who This Sunscreen Is For
The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA++++ is designed to work across skin types. Whether your skin tends to run dry, oily, combination, or sensitive, the formula is built to feel comfortable rather than heavy. If you have struggled to find a daily sunscreen that does not emphasize texture on the skin or leave a white cast mid-morning, this is the kind of product worth trying.
The brand advises pregnant women to consult their doctor before introducing any new product; if you are breastfeeding, recovering from a procedure or using prescription skincare, check the brand's current guidance and ask your doctor as well. One clear boundary: it is not recommended for infants under six months, and children between six months and six years should use mineral sunscreens instead. Anyone with a known sensitivity to chemical UV filters should patch test before committing to daily use.
What It Is and How It Feels
This is a lotion-textured sunscreen, which puts it somewhere between a fluid and a traditional cream — spreadable, easy to apply, and fast-absorbing. The finish lands in natural territory, meaning it neither looks matte and flat nor leaves a visible sheen. On the skin it reads like nothing much, which is often the goal with a product you are meant to wear every day.
It is fragrance-free, which matters both for sensitive skin and for layering with other products without competing scents. The brand also describes the formula as cruelty-free. With rice seed water as a base ingredient (30%, according to the brand), the texture leans hydrating without feeling occlusive — it is not a moisturizing sunscreen in the thick, cream sense, but it does not strip or feel thin either.
The Ingredients That Matter
Ethylhexyl Triazone is the primary UV filter here, working as part of a broader system of chemical filters to deliver SPF50+ PA++++ broad-spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB radiation.
Panthenol (Vitamin B5) is a well-established humectant and skin-conditioning agent included to support the moisture barrier and help the skin feel comfortable under sun exposure.
Ceramide NP is a lipid that helps reinforce the skin's natural barrier — relevant for anyone whose skin tends to feel reactive or stripped after prolonged sun exposure.
Sodium Hyaluronate is a salt form of hyaluronic acid that draws moisture to the surface of the skin, contributing to the overall hydrated feel of the formula without adding weight.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Water, listed second in the full ingredient order, forms a significant portion of the base and is the source of that 30% figure the brand highlights. It replaces a portion of plain water and brings with it the texture characteristic of rice-based Korean skincare formulas.
