Comparison

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ vs Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ PA++++

Two sunscreens that compete for the same routine slot. Below is the honest side by side: what makes each one different, who each one is best for, and how real users rate them.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++

Beauty of Joseon

Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++

The viral K-beauty chemical SPF50+ PA++++. Photostable filters, glowy finish, no white cast, arguably the most-recommended K-beauty sunscreen online.

Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ PA++++

Etude House

Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ PA++++

Light, matte finish sunscreen for oily skin.

Choose Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ if

  • Your main concern is Photoprotection or Dull.
  • You have All or Dry skin.
  • You want Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, Rice in the formula.
  • No white cast on any skin tone

Choose Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ PA++++ if

  • Your main concern is Sebum.
  • You have Oily skin.
  • You want Centella, SPF 50+ PA+++ in the formula.
  • You prefer the lower price (from €14 vs from €18).

At a glance

Category
Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Price
from €18
from €14
Skin types
  • All
  • Dry
  • Sensitive
  • Combination
  • Oily
  • Combination
Targets
  • Photoprotection
  • Dull
  • Aging
  • Sebum
Key ingredients
  • Uvinul A Plus
  • Tinosorb S
  • Rice
  • Bifida Ferment
  • Centella
  • SPF 50+ PA+++
Pros
  • No white cast on any skin tone
  • Photostable modern filters
  • Glowy finish
  • matte finish
  • affordable
Cons
  • Contains denatured alcohol
  • Not water-resistant
  • may dry out dry skin
How to use
Apply 1/4 tsp on face as the last AM step. Reapply every 2 hours of sun exposure.
Apply morning, reapply.

Ingredient interactions

No flagged interactions between the key ingredients in these two products. You can layer them at different routine steps without a known conflict.

What reviewers say

Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++

My favorite sunscreen

"This is my favorite sunscreen. I keep trying different ones, thinking I will find one that I like more, but I always find myself coming back to this one. Unlike its blue capped sibling, it doesn't pill nearly as much."

Kate Hunter · SkinSort

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Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ PA++++

"It's incredibly lightweight and doesn't live shiny finish, it's semi-matte. It has a light creamy gel texture. It is very easy to reapply."

Verified reviewer · Reddit r/AsianBeauty

"This is my go-to! Been using it for years. It doesn't leave you shiny, it's not heavy at all, and it first l does a great job."

Verified reviewer · Reddit r/AsianBeauty

FAQ

What is the main difference between Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ and Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ PA++++?

Both are sunscreens. Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ focuses on Photoprotection and Dull, while Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ PA++++ targets Sebum. Ingredient wise, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ leads with Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S; Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ PA++++ uses Centella and SPF 50+ PA+++.

Can I use Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ and Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ PA++++ together?

They serve the same routine step, so pick one at a time rather than layering.

Which one is cheaper, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ or Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ PA++++?

Etude House Sunprise Mild Watery Light SPF50+ PA++++ is the more affordable option based on current listed prices (from €18 vs from €14).

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