Comparison

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ vs Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen 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.

Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

Round Lab

Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

Birch-sap-based hydrating chemical SPF for dry and sensitive skin. Cult K-beauty bestseller.

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

  • Your main concern is Dull or Aging.
  • You have All skin.
  • You want Tinosorb S, Rice, Bifida Ferment in the formula.
  • You prefer the lower price (from €18 vs from €21).

Choose Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ if

  • Your main concern is Dehydrated.
  • You have Normal skin.
  • You want Birch Sap, Niacinamide in the formula.
  • Very hydrating for an SPF

At a glance

Category
Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Price
from €18
from €21
Skin types
  • All
  • Dry
  • Sensitive
  • Combination
  • Dry
  • Sensitive
  • Normal
  • Combination
Targets
  • Photoprotection
  • Dull
  • Aging
  • Photoprotection
  • Dehydrated
Key ingredients
  • Uvinul A Plus
  • Tinosorb S
  • Rice
  • Bifida Ferment
  • Birch Sap
  • Uvinul A Plus
  • Niacinamide
Pros
  • No white cast on any skin tone
  • Photostable modern filters
  • Glowy finish
  • Very hydrating for an SPF
  • Modern UV filters
  • Pleasant satin finish
Cons
  • Contains denatured alcohol
  • Not water-resistant
  • Some find it too dewy for oily skin
How to use
Apply 1/4 tsp on face as the last AM step. Reapply every 2 hours of sun exposure.
Apply 1/4 tsp as the final AM step. Reapply throughout the day.

Ingredient interactions

No flagged interactions between the key ingredients in these two products. Both share Uvinul A Plus, which means you get overlapping benefits if you use them at different times of day.

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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Verified reviewer · SkinSort

Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

"This sunscreen is very hydrating, but on days when my skin isn't in good condition, it stings a little. That evening, I noticed my face looked red."

Verified reviewer · Reddit r/AsianBeauty

"I wish it worked for my skin because I absolutely loved the feel and consistency. Well worth the price imo. Unfortunately for me, I had an ..."

Verified reviewer · Reddit r/AsianBeauty

FAQ

What is the main difference between Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ and Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++?

Both are sunscreens. Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ focuses on Photoprotection and Dull, while Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ targets Photoprotection and Dehydrated. Ingredient wise, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ leads with Uvinul A Plus and Tinosorb S; Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ uses Birch Sap and Uvinul A Plus.

Can I use Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ and Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ together?

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

Do Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ and Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ share ingredients?

Both feature Uvinul A Plus. The rest of the formulas differ, which is where the choice usually comes down to.

Which one is cheaper, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ or Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++?

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotic SPF50+ PA++++ is the more affordable option based on current listed prices (from €18 vs from €21).

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