Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ ingredients, decoded

What Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.

Beauty of Joseon
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++
맑은쌀 선크림
What the brand says it does

A light, creamy SPF50+ sunscreen with rice extract and fermented grains that hydrates and soothes while absorbing without a white cast.

42ingredients
3key ingredients
0worth knowing

What it targets

  • Sun protectionDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol +1
  • AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
  • BrighteningNiacinamide
  • Barrier repairNiacinamide
  • BreakoutsNiacinamide

Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.

Key ingredients

Niacinamide#8
나이아신아마이드

Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.

BrighteningBarrier repairBreakouts

Ingredient guide →
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone#12
디에칠헥실부타미도트리아존

Photostable UVB filter (iscotrizinol).

Sun protection

Ingredient guide →
Adenosine#37
아데노신

Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).

Wrinkles & firmness

Worth knowing

Nothing in particular stood out.

What most of it is made of

  1. WaterBase
  2. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract (30%)Plant extract
  3. Dibutyl AdipateEmollient
  4. PropanediolHumectant
  5. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateUV filter

We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.

Full ingredient list, decoded (42)
1Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients.Base
2Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract (30%)쌀추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
3Dibutyl Adipate다이부틸아디페이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
4Propanediol프로판다이올Humectant and solvent, often plant-derived; also boosts preservation.Humectant
5Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트UVA filter (Uvinul A Plus).UV filter
6Polymethylsilsesquioxane폴리메틸실세스퀴옥세인Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish.Silicone
7Ethylhexyl Triazone에칠헥실트리아존Strong UVB filter.UV filter
8Niacinamide나이아신아마이드Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.Ingredient guide →Active ingredient
9Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol메칠렌비스-벤조트리아졸릴테트라메칠부틸페놀Broad-spectrum filter (Tinosorb M).UV filter
10Coco-Caprylate/Caprate코코-카프릴레이트/카프레이트Light, fast-spreading plant-derived emollient.Emollient
11Caprylyl Methicone카프릴릴메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish.Silicone
12Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone디에칠헥실부타미도트리아존Photostable UVB filter (iscotrizinol).Ingredient guide →UV filter
13Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone.Humectant
14Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb.Humectant
15Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Extract쌀배아추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
16Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract녹차추출물Green tea extract: antioxidant and soothing.Plant extract
17Lactobacillus락토바실러스Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning.Ferment
18Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract바실러스/소이빈발효추출물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning.Ferment
19Saccharum Officinarum Extract사탕수수추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
20Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract자이언트켈프추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
21Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract코코넛야자열매추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
22Panax Ginseng Root Extract인삼추출물Ginseng root extract, used for conditioning and the look of firmness.Plant extract
23Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract녹차추출물Green tea extract: antioxidant and soothing.Plant extract
24Monascus/Rice Ferment모나스커스/쌀발효물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning.Ferment
25Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives.Humectant
26Behenyl Alcohol베헤닐알코올Fatty alcohol that gives a rich, cushioned texture.Fatty alcohol
27Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate폴리C10-30알킬아크릴레이트Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Thickener / texture
28Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate폴리글리세릴-3메틸글루코오스다이스테아레이트Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
29Decyl Glucoside데실글루코사이드Gentle sugar-based cleanser.Cleansing agent
30Tromethamine트로메타민pH adjuster.pH adjuster
31Carbomer카보머Gelling agent that creates clear gels.Thickener / texture
32Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer아크릴레이트/C10-30알킬아크릴레이트크로스폴리머Thickener that also stabilises emulsions.Thickener / texture
331,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare.Humectant
34Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate소듐스테아로일글루타메이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
35Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6폴리아크릴레이트크로스폴리머-6Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish.Thickener / texture
36Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol.Preservative
37Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).Active ingredient
38Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener.Thickener / texture
39Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid.Antioxidant
40Lactobacillus락토바실러스Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning.Ferment
41Aspergillus Ferment아스퍼질러스발효물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning.Ferment
42Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate효모/쌀발효여과물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning.Ferment

Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.

Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.