Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++
face sunscreen
Beauty of Joseon
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Take the skin testThe Beauty Of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ is a remarkable skincare innovation that combines the benefits of superior sun protection, nourishment, and rejuvenation. This serum is designed to elevate your skincare routine to new heights, ensuring your skin stays shielded, radiant, and youthful.
Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ is a lightweight sunscreen from Beauty of Joseon, a brand based in Korea. It is rated SPF 50+ PA++++, meaning it is tested to the top of both the UVB and the UVA scales used in Asia. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 46 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Methylpropanediol, Glycerin and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a chemical (organic-filter) sunscreen, using Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150, Amiloxate and Parsol SLX. Between them those filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so the formula is broad-spectrum in the meaningful sense: it reaches past 340 nm, where the ageing wavelengths sit. The formula contains a photounstable filter alongside a stabiliser, which is the standard and effective way to keep it from degrading in sunlight.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenethyl Benzoate and Niacinamide.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, paraben-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes final morning step, before makeup. Apply about two finger-lengths for the face and neck — under-application is the single most common reason sunscreen underperforms. Reapply every two hours of sun exposure, and after swimming or towelling off. Let it set for a couple of minutes before makeup so it does not pill.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Chemical (organic) filter system · broad-spectrum through UVA I
A photostable replacement for avobenzone: it peaks at 354 nm, deep in UVA I, and does not need a stabiliser to survive the day.
One of the most photostable filters in use, and it stabilises avobenzone and octinoxate alongside it. Oil-soluble, cosmetically light, no white cast.
The most efficient UVB absorber available by weight, which is why high-SPF formulas reach SPF 50+ without feeling heavy. Contributes nothing to UVA.
Closely related to octinoxate, with the same photostability caveat.
A polymer, so it stays on the surface of skin rather than penetrating — low irritation potential and no measurable systemic absorption.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dibutyl adipate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2,2'-[6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]bis[5-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-phenol]
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Ethanol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-,tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester; octyl triazone
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Silicon dioxide
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
A photounstable filter is present, paired with a stabiliser
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Alcohol
Polysilicone-15, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Protect" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 46 ingredients on the label.
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dibutyl adipate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Benzoic Acid, 2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Hydroxybenzoyl]-, Hexyl Ester
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2,2'-[6-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diyl]bis[5-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-phenol]
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Ethanol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-,tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester; octyl triazone
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-phenylethyl ester
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract is the extract of the berries of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Panax Ginseng Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae.
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Silicon dioxide
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the bark of the tree, Amyris balsamifera, Rutaceae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Angelica Archangelica Root Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the roots of the Holy Ghost, Angelica archangelica L., Umbelliferae. It contains mainly D-alpha-phellandrene and cyclopentadecalactone
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is the hydrolysate of Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves and twigs of the Bitter Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. amara L., Rutaceae
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Galbanum Oil. Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil is the essential oil obtained from the resin of the Galbanum, Ferula galbaniflua, Apiaceae
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Jasminum Officinale Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Jasmine, Jasminium officinale L., Oleaceae
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Panax Ginseng Root is the plant material from the dried roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract is an extract of the flowers, leaves and vine of Cardiospermum halicacabum L., Sapindaceae
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Isopentyl p-methoxycinnamate
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Polysilicone-15 is the siloxane polymer that conforms generally to the formula:
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of methyltrimethoxysilane
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(S)-N,N'-Dibutyl-2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]glutaramide
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pentanediamide N,N'-Dibutyl-2-[(2-Ethyl-1-Oxohexyl)Amino]-
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 is the sodium salt of a copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one or more of its simple esters crosslinked with ethylene diglycidyl ether
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,2-Dimethyl-2-(2'-propenamido)ethanesulfonic acid, sodium salt, homopolymer
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-ethylhexane-1,3-diol
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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WATER, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, ALCOHOL, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, NIACINAMIDE, PHENETHYL BENZOATE, PANAX GINSENG BERRY EXTRACT, PANAX GINSENG EXTRACT, PANAX GINSENG LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, SILICA, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, AMYRIS BALSAMIFERA BARK OIL, ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT OIL, HYDROLYZED CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA LEAF/TWIG OIL, FERULA GALBANIFLUA RESIN OIL, JASMINUM OFFICINALE OIL, PANAX GINSENG ROOT, CARDIOSPERMUM HALICACABUM FLOWER/LEAF/VINE EXTRACT, ISOAMYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE, POLYSILICONE-15, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, DIBUTYL LAUROYL GLUTAMIDE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, DIBUTYL ETHYLHEXANOYL GLUTAMIDE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, SODIUM ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER-2, SODIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, C30-45 ALKYLDIMETHYLSILYL POLYPROPYLSILSESQUIOXANE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, ADENOSINE, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYL HEXANEDIOL, TOCOPHEROL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, DISODIUM EDTA.
NIACINAMIDE.
At the last step of the skin care routine, evenly spread a generous amount over areas vulnerable to sun exposure.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
One ingredient could feed malassezia: Olea Europaea Fruit Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Yes — it contains Alcohol.
No — it contains Polysilicone-15, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane.
Yes — it contains Jasminum Officinale Oil.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it in the morning, final morning step, before makeup.
It lists 46 ingredients, of which 6 are recorded as actives.
Beauty of Joseon, a brand based in Korea.
It filters UV with Uvinul A Plus (diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate), Tinosorb S (bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine), Uvinul T 150 (ethylhexyl triazone), Amiloxate (isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate), Parsol SLX (polysilicone-15).
Yes. Its filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so protection reaches past 340 nm into the deep-UVA range associated with ageing and pigmentation.
Unlikely. It filters with organic (chemical) filters only, which dissolve into the formula rather than sitting on the surface, so they do not leave a white cast.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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