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Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ vs Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+

Same comparison whichever way you searched it: Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ vs Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+.

The bottom line

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ does more across the board (it leads on hydration, barrier repair, brightening / tone), while Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ is the simpler, more pared-back pick.

Reach for Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ if you want the actives; Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ if you want fewer ingredients doing less, gently.

Reviewed by Maya FaourLast reviewed September 2026
Beauty of JoseonRelief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+Sunscreen · ~€16See every ingredient in Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+, decoded
BioréUV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+Sunscreen · ~€10See every ingredient in UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+, decoded

Which should you pick?

Pick Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ if

  • dark spots, dullness or an uneven tone are your focus
  • you are dealing with breakouts and oiliness
  • your skin is sensitive or reacts to fragrance

Pick UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ if

  • you want the more affordable option
  • you prefer a simpler, more minimal formula

What each delivers

HydrationBarrierBrighteningOil-controlAnti-aging
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+
  • Hydration
    108
  • Barrier repair
    97
  • Brightening / tone
    70
  • Oil-control & blemishes
    82
  • Anti-aging
    64

Side by side

Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+
TypeSunscreenSunscreen
Key activesTinosorb M, Niacinamide, GlycerinTinosorb S, Octinoxate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
TextureFinish varies by batch and region, so check matte-vs-dewy before committing if that matters to you.Finish varies by batch and region, so check matte-vs-dewy before committing if that matters to you.
FragranceNone detectedContains fragrance
Fungal-acne safeNot likelyNot likely
PregnancyNo flagged activesNo flagged actives
Ingredients42 listed36 listed
Price~€16~€10

What's in one but not the other

The two labels share 5 of the 73 ingredients between them. The actives are where they part company.

What each one adds acts on On top of the skin, The living epidermis, The stratum corneum for Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ and On top of the skin, The stratum corneum for Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+. That is the layer each is understood to act on, not how deep it travels.

Only in Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+

Both share

Only in UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+

Where each label stops telling you the dose

Ingredients are listed in order of how much is inside, but only down to 1%. Below that the brand may list them in any order it likes, so the bottom of a label is a set, not a ranking. These two stop being a ranking in very different places.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+

  1. 1Aqua
  2. 2Dibutyl Adipate
  3. 3Propanediol
  4. 4Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
  5. 5Polymethylsilsesquioxane
  6. 6Ethylhexyl Triazone
  7. 7Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Nano)
  8. 8Niacinamide
  9. 9Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
  10. 10Caprylyl Methicone
  11. 11Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
  12. 12Glycerin
  13. 131,2-Hexanediol
  14. 14Butylene Glycol
  15. 15Pentylene Glycol
  16. 16Behenyl Alcohol
  17. 17Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
  18. 18Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
  19. 19Decyl Glucoside
  20. 20Oryza Sativa Extract
  21. 21Tromethamine
  22. 22Carbomer
  23. 23Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  24. 24Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
  25. 25Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
  26. 26Ethylhexylglycerin
  27. 27Adenosine
  28. 28Xanthan Gum
  29. 29T-Butyl Alcohol
  30. 30Tocopherol
  31. 31Oryza Sativa Germ Extract
  32. 32Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
  33. 33Aspergillus Ferment
  34. 34Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
  35. 35Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
  36. 36Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
  37. 37Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
  38. 38Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
  39. 39Monascus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
  40. 40Panax Ginseng Root Extract
  41. 41Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
  42. 42Saccharum Officinarum Extract

21 of 42 sit below the line, marked by Carbomer.

Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+

  1. 1Water
  2. 2Alcohol
  3. 3Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
  4. 4Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer
  5. 5C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  6. 6Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
  7. 7Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
  8. 8Dimethicone
  9. 9Ethylhexyl Triazone
  10. 10Silica Dimethyl Silylate
  11. 11Dipropylene Glycol
  12. 12Xylitol
  13. 13Dextrin Palmitate
  14. 14Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
  15. 15Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
  16. 16Polysilicone-9
  17. 17Glyceryl Stearate
  18. 18Aminomethyl Propanol
  19. 19Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
  20. 20Agar
  21. 21Isoceteth-20
  22. 22C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
  23. 23Polyvinyl Alcohol
  24. 24C30-45 Olefin
  25. 25Sodium Hydroxide
  26. 26Butylene Glycol
  27. 27Propylene Glycol
  28. 28Sodium Hyaluronate
  29. 29Royal Jelly Extract
  30. 30Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
  31. 31Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
  32. 32Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
  33. 33Phenoxyethanol
  34. 34Disodium EDTA
  35. 35BHT
  36. 36Parfum (Fragrance)

4 of 36 sit below the line, marked by Phenoxyethanol.

Below the line is not too little to work: ceramides, retinoids and peptides all act far under a percent. It means the position stops carrying information. Where the line falls is inferred from the first ingredient whose whole job is done at a fraction of a percent, so it is a close read of the label rather than a number from the formula sheet.

The molecule doing the work

Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+Tinosorb M
UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+Tinosorb S

Better for…

  • Dark spots & uneven toneRelief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+
  • Fine lines & firmnessRelief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+
  • Breakouts & congestionRelief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+
  • Dryness & dehydrationRelief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+
  • Sensitive, reactive skinRelief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+

Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ is the cheaper of the two (~€10 vs ~€16).

Ready to pick one?

Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ on amazon.comUV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ on amazon.com

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Common questions

Is Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ or Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ better for dark spots & uneven tone?

For dark spots & uneven tone, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ is the stronger pick by our read of the two formulas. Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ does more across the board (it leads on hydration, barrier repair, brightening / tone), while Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ is the simpler, more pared-back pick. Reach for Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ if you want the actives; Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ if you want fewer ingredients doing less, gently.

Which is cheaper, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ or Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+?

Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ is the cheaper of the two (~€10 vs ~€16).

Can I use Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ and Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ together?

They are both sunscreens, so you would normally pick one rather than layer both in the same step. You can keep both and alternate them (morning and night, or on different days) if you like variety, but you do not need two.

What the scene shows

The cross-section at the top of this page is not decoration and not a diagram of the skin in general: it places the molecules these two are sold on at the layer each is understood to act on. Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ is placed by Tinosorb M (on top of the skin), Niacinamide (the living epidermis), Glycerin (the stratum corneum). Bioré UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ is placed by Tinosorb S (on top of the skin), Octinoxate (on top of the skin), Ethylhexyl Triazone (on top of the skin). A layer is where an ingredient does its work, never how deep it travels, and never a claim about how well it works.

Back up to the scene

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