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Sunscreen

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

chemical filterdewy finishno white cast50 ml
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++

Product photo from the Olive Young Korea listing (조선미녀 맑은쌀 선크림 50ml+20ml 증정 기획).

Why it's on the Korean shelf

The sunscreen that turned the world on to Korean SPF. Lightweight cream, no white cast, sits well under makeup. In Korea it is a permanent shelf staple rather than a trend.

Who it's for

Normal to dry skin; anyone who hates the feel of sunscreen.

Honest note

The version sold on us.oliveyoung.com and some US shelves is reformulated for FDA-approved filters. The original Korean formula ships from Korea via Olive Young Global (non-US) and YesStyle.

Price check

WherePrice
Olive Young Korea shelf (promo, KRW)₩15,000 ≈ $10.95
Typical US street price$16–22

KRW converted at ~₩1,350/USD. Korean promo bundles often include 2 units.

Also carried by Olive Young Global (Korean bundles, does not ship to the US) and Olive Young US. We earn nothing on these two — they are listed because they are sometimes the better buy.

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