Which scores higher with the experts?
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ holds a Guru Score of 86%, just ahead of Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ at 85%. The first draws on 20 independent expert reviews, the second on 14. On the experts' own numbers that puts Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ in Approved territory and Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ in Approved.
What do the experts say about Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++?
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ carries a Guru Score of 86% from 20 independent experts. This sunscreen earns consistent praise for blending seamlessly without a white cast, making it especially appealing to those with acne-prone or oily skin who want lightweight protection. The rice extract and hydrating base deliver moisture without heaviness, so it works well as a moisturizer replacement in winter or for dry skin. A few gurus note it may feel too creamy for very oily complexions, and one flagged that the US version uses different chemical filters than the Korean original, though both perform well.
What do the experts say about Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++?
Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ carries a Guru Score of 85% from 14 independent experts. This sunscreen layers beautifully without a white cast and feels more like a hydrating serum than a sunscreen, making it especially suited to combination, dry, and sensitive skin. One reviewer with oily, acne-prone skin found it overhyped and not hydrating enough for their needs, though they noted it blends well and has no visible cast. Most gurus praise how it reapplies throughout the day without feeling heavy, and that it works well under makeup; if you're building hydration with multiple applications, know the finish may become slightly shinier and thicker over the day.
Which should you choose?
On the experts' scores Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ comes out ahead, 86% to 85%, a gap of 1 point. It has 20 experts behind it against 14 for Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++. Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ PA++++ is most often recommended for oily and acne-prone skin, Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++ for oily, combination and normal. Both are independently verified on the Guru Index, so either is a sound pick; let the use case and your budget settle it.