Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-fresh Rice + B5

Rice seed water is the second ingredient, right after water, and panthenol, also known as vitamin B5, sits in the middle of the formula. Together they keep skin hydrated and comfortable under the UV filters. Smaller amounts of ceramide NP, oat extract, beta-glucan and rice bran oil add extra soothing support.

It uses modern organic (chemical) UV filters: ethylhexyl triazone, drometrizole trisiloxane, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine. Together they give broad UVA and UVB protection with a light, transparent finish and no white cast on any skin tone.

Yes, it's a good choice for sensitive skin. It's fragrance-free, contains soothing panthenol, oat and ceramide NP, and uses modern filters that are generally well tolerated. As with any new sunscreen, patch-test on your jawline for a couple of days if your skin is very reactive, and avoid getting it into your eyes.

Yes. As the name suggests, it has a fresh, light, watery texture designed to feel comfortable in warm weather and on oilier skin, without a heavy or greasy film. It suits dry skin too, as rice water and panthenol keep it hydrated. If your T-zone gets shiny by midday, blot or set it lightly with powder.

Use about a quarter of a teaspoon, or two finger lengths, for the face, as the last step of your morning skincare. As the box advises, reapply frequently, especially after sweating, swimming or towelling, and every two hours when outdoors. Applying less than recommended significantly lowers the protection.

The UVA in a circle is the European standard symbol. It means the sunscreen's UVA protection is at least one third of its SPF, so it protects well against both burning UVB rays and ageing UVA rays. That's why this EU version shows "SPF 50" with the UVA logo, rather than the Korean PA rating.

For a light, fresh fragrance-free SPF 50, choose Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-fresh. For a dewy fragrance-free SPF50+, choose Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Sun Serum. For a brightening tone-up, choose Skin1004 Tone-Up SPF50+. For very sensitive skin, choose mineral-based Skin1004 Air-Fit SPF30. For a scented cream, choose Farmstay Aqua Sun Cream.

Yes. It's an ideal daily sunscreen for men: fragrance-free, light, quick to absorb and invisible on the skin, including along the beard line. Apply it every morning after cleansing and shaving, or after moisturiser. Daily sunscreen is the most effective step for preventing sunspots, uneven tone and early wrinkles.