Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum (SPF 50+ Pa++++)
94/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum is a modern chemical SPF 50+ PA++++ serum built on Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, and Ethylhexyl Triazone for broad UVA coverage. The serum texture wears lightweight with a balanced finish, a low risk of white cast, and is rated a good makeup base, generally non-stinging with low pore-clogging concern. Protection is excellent, earning a top-tier overall score of 93.9/100. A standout daily face sunscreen for those who want high protection and a comfortable wear.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
95
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #10, UV filter
- +4.2 Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate at #25, UV filter
- +3.6 Polysilicone-15 at #26, UV filter
- β10.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β3.6 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Allergens
Low
98
- +100 Starting score
- β2 Essential oils (Jasminum Officinale Oil)
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Comedogenic
Low
99
- +100 Starting score
- β1 Olea Europaea Fruit Oil at #18, moderate comedogenic signal
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #4, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #6
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 1 Glycerin at #38, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #6
- β 3 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dibutyl Adipate)
- β 4 2 emollient lipids (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #6), fast, even canvas
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate)
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Water resistance
Resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +13 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Skincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (44)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Botanical extract
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- β 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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6 Alcohol
Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 13 film former
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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11 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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16 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
- β 1 moderate comedogenic signal
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Botanical extract
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Botanical extract
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Supporting ingredient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Plant oil, an emollient
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Botanical extract
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Amiloxate), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 4.2 UV protection
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Polysilicone-15), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 3.6 UV protection
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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37 Adenosine
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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38 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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41 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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43 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Does Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum leave a white cast?
No, it has a low risk of white cast. As a chemical serum it generally absorbs cleanly without visible residue.
Is the Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum (SPF 50+ Pa++++) good for oily or acne-prone skin and under makeup?
Yes. It wears lightweight with a balanced finish, carries a low pore-clogging concern, and is rated a good makeup base, so it generally suits oily, acne-prone skin and layers well under makeup.
Is it a good sunscreen?
It is excellent. With SPF 50+ PA++++, excellent protection, and modern filters, it earns a top-tier overall score of 93.9/100.