Which scores higher with the experts?
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ (Korean formula) holds a Guru Score of 87%, just ahead of Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ at 84%. The first draws on 31 independent expert reviews, the second on 19. On the experts' own numbers that puts Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ (Korean formula) in Yay territory and Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ in Yay.
What do the experts say about Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ (Korean formula)?
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ (Korean formula) carries a Guru Score of 87% from 31 independent experts. This dewy, hydrating chemical sunscreen earns consistent praise for feeling weightless and grease-free while delivering moisture without heaviness, making it a standout for dry and combination skin types. The formula's lightweight texture and probiotics appeal especially to those with acne-prone skin who need protection without risk of clogging, and reviewers note it works beautifully under makeup and across skin tones with virtually no white cast. A few found it greasy initially or felt it lacked staying power over time, but most consider it an affordable workhorse, one guru has repurchased it more than any other sunscreen.
What do the experts say about Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++?
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ carries a Guru Score of 84% from 19 independent experts. This sunscreen earns consistent praise for feeling weightless, deeply hydrating, and giving a subtle glow without stickiness or heavy white cast, making it a standout daily option that layers beautifully under makeup and works across skin types. The main split is about the dewy finish: those who love extra shine find it magical, but anyone wanting a matte look may need to powder or skip it. A handful of experts note that its older-generation chemical filters may trouble sensitive skin, and one dermatologist cautions that the hyaluronic acid itself can redden rosacea-prone skin if it's your only HA product, though most dermatologists find it soothing even for sensitive conditions.
Which should you choose?
On the experts' scores Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ (Korean formula) comes out ahead, 87% to 84%, a gap of 3 points. It has 31 experts behind it against 19 for Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++. Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ (Korean formula) is most often recommended for dry and sensitive skin, Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA++++ for dry and sensitive. Both are independently verified on the Guru Index, so either is a sound pick; let the use case and your budget settle it.