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The Beauty of Joseon Summer Edit: Best Products for Every Skin Type
Summer calls for a lighter touch, but that doesn't mean compromising on results. Beauty of Joseon blends traditional Korean herbal wisdom with modern skincare science to deliver formulas that genuinely work in the heat. Whether your skin turns oily by midday, feels tight after sun exposure, or struggles with dullness, there's a Beauty of Joseon routine built for you.
Below, we've mapped the best Beauty of Joseon products for summer across eight skin types, covering treatment, moisturiser, and SPF for each. Every product listed is live and available at Eden SkinStore. Explore our full Korean Skincare collection for even more options.
1. Oily Skin
Excess sebum in summer can lead to shine, enlarged pores, and breakouts. The goal: lightweight hydration, pore-refining actives, and a non-greasy SPF that won't slide off by noon.
Best Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum
Propolis and niacinamide work together to control shine, minimise pores, and even skin tone without heaviness.
Best for: Oily & pore-prone skin Shop NowBest Moisturiser
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel
A cooling, oil-free gel that delivers a burst of hydration and helps tighten the look of pores — ideal for oily summer skin.
Best for: Oily & combination skin Shop NowBest SPF
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camellia SPF 50+ PA++++
A portable matte-finish sun stick that controls oil and reapplies effortlessly over makeup — a summer essential for oily skin.
Best for: Oily & on-the-go reapplication Shop Now2. Blemish-Prone Skin
Heat and humidity can trigger flare-ups. Look for calming, non-comedogenic formulas that treat without stripping the skin barrier.
Best Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask
A weekly clay-based mask that draws out impurities, tightens pores, and leaves skin visibly clearer and smoother.
Best for: Congested & blemish-prone skin Shop NowBest Moisturiser
Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel
Lightweight and non-comedogenic, this water gel soothes redness and hydrates without clogging pores.
Best for: Blemish-prone & reactive skin Shop NowBest SPF
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF 50: Rice + Probiotics
Probiotics help balance the skin microbiome while rice extract soothes — a calming SPF that won't aggravate breakouts.
Best for: Blemish-prone & sensitive skin Shop Now3. Dry Skin
Sun, air conditioning, and increased water loss can leave dry skin feeling tight and flaky in summer. Rich yet breathable formulas are key.
Best Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water
A deeply hydrating essence enriched with ginseng to plump, firm, and restore radiance to dry, dull skin.
Best for: Dry & dull skin Shop NowBest Moisturiser
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
A nourishing cream with ginseng and rice that deeply moisturises, strengthens the skin barrier, and leaves a healthy, dewy finish.
Best for: Dry & mature-looking skin Shop NowBest SPF
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+
A serum-textured SPF that delivers lasting moisture alongside broad-spectrum protection — no white cast, no dryness.
Best for: Dry & dehydrated skin Shop Now4. Dehydrated Skin
Dehydration is a condition, not a skin type — even oily skin can lack water. Look for humectant-rich formulas that lock moisture in throughout the day.
Best Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water
Layers of hydration in a lightweight essence format — pat in after cleansing to instantly quench thirsty skin.
Best for: Dehydrated & lacklustre skin Shop NowBest Moisturiser
Beauty of Joseon Glow Replenishing Rice Milk
A milky lotion that floods skin with moisture and brightens with fermented rice — lightweight enough for layering.
Best for: Dehydrated & dull skin Shop NowBest SPF
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA++++
Vitamin B5 and rice extract deliver a surge of hydration alongside SPF50+ protection — feels like a skincare step, not just sunscreen.
Best for: Dehydrated & normal skin Shop Now5. Combination Skin
Balancing an oily T-zone with drier cheeks is a summer challenge. Opt for formulas that hydrate without overloading the skin.
Best Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum
Balances sebum in oily zones while brightening and smoothing across the whole face — a versatile summer staple.
Best for: Combination & uneven skin Shop NowBest Moisturiser
Beauty of Joseon Glow Replenishing Rice Milk
A fluid, fast-absorbing lotion that hydrates dry areas without adding shine to oily zones — perfect for combination skin.
Best for: Combination & normal skin Shop NowBest SPF
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun SPF 50: Rice + Probiotics
A universally flattering SPF with a natural finish — not too matte, not too dewy — that suits combination skin beautifully.
Best for: Combination & normal skin Shop Now6. Sensitive-Feeling Skin
Reactive skin needs gentle, fragrance-conscious formulas that protect the barrier without triggering redness or irritation.
Best Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water
A gentle, hydrating essence that calms and strengthens the skin barrier — suitable for reactive and easily irritated skin.
Best for: Sensitive & barrier-compromised skin Shop NowBest Moisturiser
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
Formulated with traditional herbal ingredients, this cream soothes and nourishes without overwhelming sensitive skin.
Best for: Sensitive & dry skin Shop NowBest SPF
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA++++
Calming vitamin B5 and rice extract make this one of the most skin-kind SPFs in the range — ideal for reactive skin types.
Best for: Sensitive & reactive skin Shop Now7. Dull or Uneven-Looking Skin
Sun exposure and sluggish cell turnover can leave skin looking flat. Brightening actives and exfoliating masks help restore radiance.
Best Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask
Finely ground rice gently exfoliates while honey deeply nourishes — use weekly for a visibly brighter, smoother complexion.
Best for: Dull & uneven skin tone Shop NowBest Moisturiser
Beauty of Joseon Glow Replenishing Rice Milk
Fermented rice brightens and evens skin tone with every use — a daily glow booster in moisturiser form.
Best for: Dull & lacklustre skin Shop NowBest SPF
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+
Ginseng extract adds a luminous, skin-perfecting finish while protecting against UV-induced pigmentation and dullness.
Best for: Dull & uneven skin Shop Now8. Mature-Looking Skin
Summer accelerates visible ageing through UV exposure and dehydration. Antioxidant-rich formulas and high-SPF protection are non-negotiable.
Best Treatment
Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum
A targeted eye serum that visibly firms, brightens, and reduces the appearance of fine lines around the delicate eye area.
Best for: Mature & tired-looking eyes Shop NowBest Moisturiser
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream
Rich in ginseng and traditional herbal extracts, this cream visibly plumps, firms, and restores a youthful-looking radiance.
Best for: Mature & dry skin Shop NowBest SPF
Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF 50+
Ginseng's antioxidant power combined with SPF50+ protection helps prevent further UV-induced skin ageing — a two-in-one summer essential.
Best for: Mature & dry skin Shop NowBeauty of Joseon SPF Comparison: Which Sunscreen Is Right for You?
| Product | SPF Rating | Finish | Best For | Key Ingredient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: Rice + B5 | SPF50+ PA++++ | Dewy / Hydrating | Dehydrated, sensitive skin | Vitamin B5, Rice Extract |
| Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics | SPF50 PA++++ | Natural / Satin | Blemish-prone, combination skin | Probiotics, Rice Extract |
| Ginseng Moist Sun Serum | SPF50+ PA++++ | Luminous / Serum | Dry, mature, dull skin | Ginseng Extract |
| Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camellia | SPF50+ PA++++ | Matte / Portable | Oily skin, reapplication on the go | Mugwort, Camellia |
All SPF ratings are as stated by the manufacturer. Always apply generously and reapply every two hours when outdoors.
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