Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++

What the gurus are saying.

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~Mixed

"This is a really good sunscreen. It's lightweight, it's clear, it's elegant, it's very serumy, and I completely understand why people love it. But I kept comparing it to the Relief Sun, and for my skin, it just wins out every time, because the Relief Sun is slightly richer and more nourishing, and as my skin gets drier with age, I've realized I just want a richer, cushier finish. [...] Gary actually finished this one, so this is a Gary empty."

All 2 takes from Skin Obsessed Mary

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"This is a really good sunscreen. It's lightweight, it's clear, it's elegant, it's very serumy, and I completely understand why people love it. But I kept comparing it to the Relief Sun, and for my skin, it just wins out every time, because the Relief Sun is slightly richer and more nourishing, and as my skin gets drier with age, I've realized I just want a richer, cushier finish. [...] Gary actually finished this one, so this is a Gary empty."

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"It does contain alcohol and some essential oils, which could be irritating to some skins, but I had no trouble whatsoever. I love that this product is clear. I think that it means it would work for everyone. It's not my top pick only because I prefer more hydration. That's the only reason. This also is going to be great for oily skin or those living in hotter climates."

AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

~Yay

"I finished my Beauty of Joseon ginseng moist sun serum, this is that newer formulation and I really liked it. It does have some essential oils, which I know isn't for everybody, but I absolutely loved the texture. I'd put on two full finger lengths as a primer and then put my makeup on, and it sat so well. I really hope we can still get it, it was absolutely my favorite sunscreen to wear under makeup."

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"I finished my Beauty of Joseon ginseng moist sun serum, this is that newer formulation and I really liked it. It does have some essential oils, which I know isn't for everybody, but I absolutely loved the texture. I'd put on two full finger lengths as a primer and then put my makeup on, and it sat so well. I really hope we can still get it, it was absolutely my favorite sunscreen to wear under makeup."

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"I bought another one of these and I already plowed through it. I think I might have to admit to myself that this is my favorite sunscreen, because I like it as a primer."

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"It took me months to work up the nerve to try it, but I got it in and I love it so much. The reason I love it so much is because it's almost like the perfect primer, it's that new formula so there is truly no white cast, but it has that kind of silicone like feel, it feels like a primer. You can apply two full finger lengths of this to your face and get SPF 50 plus PA plus plus plus plus coverage and the most beautiful primer effect as well."

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"What they ended up with is the clearest sunscreen out of all ten in this video, it truly applies like a gel and it is so fast to apply. I'm calling this my favorite sunscreen to use as a primer because it's such an interesting and different formula from everything else."

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"Then I tried it under makeup and it is an incredible sunscreen to use as a primer under foundation, that surprising moist sensation [...] is exactly what makes it work so well there. I went from concerned to [...] now telling you I actually love this. It's not a heavy moisturizing primer, so it might be [...] more for oily to combo skin, [...] but that's the exact characteristic that [...] makes it perfect for under foundation."

Alexandra Anele

1.44M subs

~Nay

"The second it got near my eyes it stung like crazy. So if you're someone who's really really really sensitive to sunscreens and you've been curious I would not recommend it. It is extremely hydrating, like it gives a shine, like it really gives a shine, but the eye stinging is a dealbreaker for me. I would recommend the Sun Relief sunscreen over this any day."

Dr. Vanita Rattan

1.23M subs

~Nay

"It looks beautiful, it rubs in very easily, there's no white cast. But this product is a zero out of 10. Why would you put in an irritant into a sunscreen when you're about to go out and have harsh UV smack you in the face?"

Hyram

4.34M subs

~Nay

"It feels so nice on the skin, but this is definitely a little bit shiny for my liking. You can definitely see the texture on my forehead that I'm struggling with and the breakouts now. [...] If you're someone who has dry skin I feel like you would love this one, but dewy skin not my thing. That's just it's overdoing it just a bit."

James Welsh

1.58M subs

~Yay

"The ginseng moist sun serum is another amazing sunscreen I've not seen enough people talk about. If you are super oily and you hate layering sunscreen throughout the day and reapplying every two hours because you just feel like other sunscreens get greasy, it sits on your skin, makes you look oily, then you should try this. This is super lightweight."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

~Yay

"If you are someone who hates blending in your sunscreen or hates the feel of sunscreen, this SPF 50 is so good. And it's PA++++ meaning it prevents from the UVA and the UVB rays, one of the best, so much better than the other ones that people are talking about. And I feel like people are sleeping on this but this absolutely gets an award for the best lightweight gel texture."

Tea with MD

115k subs

~Yay

"But it feels honestly so good on the skin. It's so nice and so elegant like this feels like an elegant nice hydrating lightweight serum in of itself and it has the added benefit of sunscreen. With this one it's even easier to reapply you can just apply it in layers on top of each other throughout the day because it is so lightweight and absorbs so easily and it doesn't build up and cause pilling."

All 2 takes from Tea with MD

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"But it feels honestly so good on the skin. It's so nice and so elegant like this feels like an elegant nice hydrating lightweight serum in of itself and it has the added benefit of sunscreen. With this one it's even easier to reapply you can just apply it in layers on top of each other throughout the day because it is so lightweight and absorbs so easily and it doesn't build up and cause pilling."

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"This contains ginseng extract which has long been used in Korean beauty for its hydrating properties and this also contains niacinamide which has amazing anti-inflammatory properties as well as its skin brightening properties. This really is a stunner. I was really surprised to try this out and it really blew me away for how quickly it absorbs, how hydrating it is, how lightweight it is, and my skin just absolutely loves this."

The Style and Beauty Doctor

222k subs

~Yay

"When you put it on the skin it's very shiny and radiant at first, and it's going to stay like that for a couple minutes but it does dry down to where it's more of like a satin type of finish. So it's not completely oily oily but keep that in mind because sometimes skincare products don't play well together depending on what the base is. You might put this on with one of your favorite moisturizers and notice that the moisturizer starts to pill up on your skin."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

~Yay

"It's got a gel texture, so I think it's probably ideal for oily skin types or for very humid weather. [...] The scent isn't terribly strong. It's got Juniper and Jasmine oil, and it dissipates pretty quickly. The gel texture is really lovely. If they come out with a fragrance-free version, I'd be all over it."

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"I love this one. I'm very impressed with it. What I'm super impressed with is I can use this and at the end of the day I feel like I just put on makeup. It doesn't look greasy, it doesn't accentuate dry spots. It seems to actually soak up a little bit of oil. I've been using it after sweating and exercising outside when it's 85 degrees and my face at the end of the day still looks just the same, looks great. [...] Still looks non-greasy."

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"It's got a gel texture, so I think it's probably ideal for oily skin types or for very humid weather. [...] The scent isn't terribly strong. It's got Juniper and Jasmine oil, and it dissipates pretty quickly. The gel texture is really lovely. If they come out with a fragrance-free version, I'd be all over it."

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"They have a ginseng sunscreen serum. I love everything about it except the scent. It's very strong. So keep that in mind."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

~Mixed

"This isn't bad but I don't like fragrance in my sunscreens. I can definitely smell the aroma to this."

Kelly Driscoll

90k subs

~Mixed

"It dries super fast on the skin, which is incredibly appealing for a lot of folks. They're also using some essential oils, which I've already covered, not an ingredient for me. I just kind of put this in the middle of the pack because I respect why people like this. I know a lot of people I've given away a lot of my sample products and [...] I've given this sunscreen away a lot, and all I ever hear back is how great it is."

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Frequently asked.

What is Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++?

A lightweight gel sunscreen with SPF 50+ PA++++ featuring ginseng extract and niacinamide, designed to provide UV protection with a serum-like texture.

Is Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ worth it?

The gurus are split. 6 of the 12 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 3 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 66%.

What is Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++'s Guru Score?

Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ holds a Guru Score of 66%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 12 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.