With summer now in full swing and temperatures rising, skincare experts have advised to wear SPF and reapply every two hours. Shoppers are raving about a Korean beauty sunscreen that offers high sun protection and is currently discounted.
The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ is an affordable K-beauty bestseller that recently took over TikTok, known for delivering skin-loving ingredients. Amazon Prime Day sale might be over but there are still deals to be had – including 27% off the viral SPF, bringing it down to £12.38 from £16.91.
Beauty of Joseon stands as arguably one of the most prominent K-Beauty brands, with its Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ garnering thousands of rave reviews for its capacity to deliver “dewy” skin without greasiness.
Boasting a reputation as the “number one sunscreen worldwide”, this SPF is reportedly so sought-after that it shifts “four units per minute”, reports Daily Record. Suited for those with dry and combination skin types, the sunscreen’s unique 30% rice extract is rich in vitamins B, C and E, as well as amino acids and minerals – which aids in moisturising and providing antioxidant benefits to keep skin “glowing and hydrated”.
Shoppers love the rich and creamy consistency that one described as “non-sticky, non-greasy and absorbes quickly” and it’s said to create the ideal base for seamless makeup application, producing no white residue or flaking with other products.
Beauty fans with delicate skin may wish to try the COSRX Aloe Soothing Sunscreen SPF50 PA+++ (50ml) priced at £16.50 on LookFantastic, as it reportedly offers moisture and shields against sun damage.
For those with a sensitive scalp, Monpure’s SPF50 is a lightweight sunscreen with essential protection for the scalp and face from UVA/UVB sun damage. It has multi-molecular weight hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to support skin barrier with hydration while the Blue Light Stem Cell Technology maintains scalp and skin comfort. Face the Future is offering it with 15% off at £63.75.
Regarding the Beauty of Joseon SPF, it appears to justify the buzz surrounding it, achieving a 4.4 rating from more than 4,000 Amazon customers who have described it as “absolutely amazing” and “one of the best” available. One glowing five-star review stated: “Best sun cream ever. I have just repurchased my third tube of this. It’s fantastic. So easily absorbed and looks flawless under my makeup. You don’t look cakey white after it. I adore this. Best one I’ve tried.”
Another customer wrote: “I must say, the texture of this sunscreen is absolutely amazing. What’s more, it is one of the few sunscreens that doesn’t leave an oily shine on your face. Instead, it leaves a dewy conditioning look – all while keeping it calm and soothed of any irritation.”
One customer gave a lukewarm three-star review, noting the product’s unsuitability for their skin type and sharing: “Was an ok product. It does moisturise whiles it protects your skin. But it caused my skin to break out on my face. So I had to use it as a body sunscreen.”
Another shared: “Stay away if you oily acne prone skin. Forget glass like skin, looked like a hot sweaty mess after application. Caused my pores to block instantly.”
Conversely, another shopper left a glowing five-star review, expressing satisfaction despite initial doubts: “I’m usually sceptical about sunscreens since I have a delicate skin and break out easily. This one is just perfect. Work it in lightly and leaves you with a dewy finish.”
The brand does have another sunscreen designed for oily skin users, the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh Rice + B5 SPF50+ 50ml, £13.95 at Boots, has a lotion-like consistency that applies smoothly, leaving skin feeling fresh.
The Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ is also available at Boots, Superdrug and LookFantastic but shoppers can save the most on Amazon.
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