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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ versus Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics .

Last updated on November 25, 2023. Published on July 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water 20.55% • Centella Asiatica Extract 15% • Houttuynia Cordata Extract 14.25% • Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Propanediol • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Niacinamide • Tromethamine • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pentylene Glycol • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Caprylyl Methicone • Polysilicone-15 • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract • Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract • Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract • Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract • Velvet Extract • Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract • Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract • Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract • Atractylodes Lancea Root Extract • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glyceryl Stearate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Butylene Glycol • Methylpropanediol • Carbomer • Butyl Acrylate • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Adenosine • Polyether-1 • Madecassoside • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Glycerin • Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Potassium Hyaluronate • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.

As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.

Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.

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Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 5.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.

It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.

Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.

It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.

Learn more about Ethylhexyl Triazone

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 8.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.

If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

Learn more about Niacinamide

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 30.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 33.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

Learn more about Pentylene Glycol

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.

DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.

UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.

UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.

Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.

It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 42.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 14.

13
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming
Community Rating: Disliked

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 44.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 31.

14
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 47.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 36.

15
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 48.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 38.

16
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.

Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.

In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.

Learn more about Adenosine

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 49.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin

Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 53.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics contains this as ingredient number 13.

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50% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
18% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
41% are loved or liked
27% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Numbuzin No.1 Clear Filter Sun Essence SPF50+ PA++++ 62 ingredients

4.6 /5
from 9 ratings
Light (4) Great Value (3) Hydrating (3) Works Well (3) No Scent (3) Absorbs Well (2)
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Butter

5 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

I have no words. It's perfect.
This is easily the best sunscreen I've ever tried! It even tops my previous holygrail the Skin1004 sunscreen. The...

I have no words. It's perfect.
This is easily the best sunscreen I've ever tried! It even tops my previous holygrail the Skin1004 sunscreen. The last six months I've been looking for my "forever sunscreen" which is the one I'll keep repurchasing instead of having multiple sunscreens so I've been testing a few, didn't think something would top the Skin1004 sunscreen and then... I tried this. I honestly have no words about how much I love this sunscreen - it's just amazing 🥲 (maybe a bit dramatic for a sunscreen lmao 😂 but seriously it's the best). It's incredibly lightweight and is definitely the fastest absorbing sunscreen I've tried, the ingredients are great and as far as I can tell like most chemical sunscreens it doesn't leave a white cast (take this with a grain of salt I'm practically translucent lol). It layers incredibly well under makeup and doesn't pill, doesn't break me out, and isn't massively expensive (I payed £12 for 50ml). I recommend everybody gives this sunscreen a go, I can see it working for a lot of different skin types and climates. It's the only sunscreen I'll ever purchase from now on, the search is over! 😅

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Vxnnn

11 days ago · Combination Skin
Review

Like the other comments, I'm just here to say that this sunscreen is indeed THE BEST!! So lightweight, no white cast, and doesn't make me as oily...

Like the other comments, I'm just here to say that this sunscreen is indeed THE BEST!! So lightweight, no white cast, and doesn't make me as oily as other sunscreens I've used! Will forever be repurchasing as long as my skin stays the same.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics 41 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 93 ratings
Hydrating (14) Works Well (11) Great Value (10) Absorbs Well (10) Light (10) No Scent (8)
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ShreyashiV._305

10 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

I really wanted to love it!
I love the ingredients, the way it sits on my face, the dewiness it leaves on application, it even helps with the...

I really wanted to love it!
I love the ingredients, the way it sits on my face, the dewiness it leaves on application, it even helps with the hyperpigmentation scars. BUT! It also makes me break out- which is such a bummer because other than that I really do love this product :(

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AnaG

1 month ago · Dry Skin
Review

My first Korean sunscreen and still my favorite SPF, my skin simply loves it. It doesn't peel, it's hydrating. I have tried a lot of SPF that I...

My first Korean sunscreen and still my favorite SPF, my skin simply loves it. It doesn't peel, it's hydrating. I have tried a lot of SPF that I like but I always repurchase this one.

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