With nearly thirty products in the range, it is easy to feel lost. This page lists the best Beauty of Joseon products in our view: the ten we would recommend first to someone building a routine from scratch in Canada. It is a shortlist rather than a ranking by skin concern (for that, see Best Beauty of Joseon products by skin concern). Each pick links to its product page and to our deeper reviews or comparisons.
Our top 10 at a glance
| # | Product | Category | Why it made the list | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relief Sun SPF50+ | Sunscreen | The product that made the brand famous; easy daily SPF | Most skin types |
| 2 | Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide | Serum | Light, versatile serum for glow and shine control | Oily, combination |
| 3 | Dynasty Cream | Moisturizer | Rich, comforting cream; great in Canadian winter | Normal to dry |
| 4 | Radiance Cleansing Balm | Cleanser | Melts sunscreen and makeup for a double cleanse | All skin types |
| 5 | Ginseng Essence Water | Toner / essence | Simple hydrating first layer | All, especially dehydrated |
| 6 | Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh | Sunscreen | Lighter take on Relief Sun | Oily, combination |
| 7 | Revive Serum: Ginseng + Snail Mucin | Serum | Bouncy hydration; the “repair serum” | Dry, mature |
| 8 | Calming Barrier Serum | Serum | Soothing step for reactive skin | Sensitive |
| 9 | Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser | Cleanser | Gentle gel cleanser for AM and second cleanse | All skin types |
| 10 | Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal | Eye care | Beginner-friendly retinal for the eye area | Late 20s and beyond |
1. Relief Sun SPF50+ PA++++
If you try only one product, make it the Relief Sun SPF50+ PA++++. It is a lightweight daily sunscreen with a natural finish that sits well under makeup. Apply generously and reapply every 2 hours outdoors. Read our Relief Sun review, and our Beauty of Joseon sunscreen guide to compare it with every other SPF in the range.
2. Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide
The Glow Serum: Propolis + Niacinamide is the brand’s best-known serum. Propolis and niacinamide make it a good everyday pick for skin that wants a healthy glow without heaviness. See Glow Serum vs Glow Deep Serum and our full Beauty of Joseon serums comparison.
3. Dynasty Cream
The Dynasty Cream is a rich, comforting moisturizer that works especially well during dry Canadian winters. If your skin is oily, compare it with the lighter Red Bean Water Gel in our Dynasty Cream vs Red Bean Water Gel article.
4. Radiance Cleansing Balm
Sunscreen needs to come off properly at night. The Radiance Cleansing Balm melts sunscreen and makeup as the first step of a double cleanse. Prefer an oil? Compare it with the Ginseng Cleansing Oil in Radiance Cleansing Balm vs Ginseng Cleansing Oil, and follow our How to double cleanse with Beauty of Joseon guide.
5. Ginseng Essence Water
The Ginseng Essence Water is an easy hydrating step that helps the rest of your routine spread well. Our Ginseng Essence Water review covers how to use it, and our Beauty of Joseon toner guide compares it with the Rice Milk and Green Plum toners.
6. Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh
The Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: Rice + B5 SPF50+ is the pick for oily and combination skin, or for hot Canadian summers. See Relief Sun vs Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh.
7. Revive Serum: Ginseng + Snail Mucin
Often called the Beauty of Joseon “repair serum”, the Revive Serum: Ginseng + Snail Mucin gives cushiony hydration and a plumper look. It is our go-to serum for dry and mature skin. Read our Revive Serum review.
8. Calming Barrier Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol
The Calming Barrier Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol is the safest serum for reactive skin and a useful recovery step after over-exfoliating. See our Calming Barrier Serum review and Calming Serum vs Revive Serum.
9. Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser
The Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser is a gentle gel cleanser that works as a morning wash and as the second step of a double cleanse. Our Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser review explains who it suits.
10. Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal
The Revive Eye Serum: Ginseng + Retinal is a gentle way to start retinal around the eyes. Use it at night, wear SPF in the morning, and avoid it during pregnancy. Compare it with the patches in our Beauty of Joseon eye care guide.
How we chose these 10
We picked products that cover the core steps of a routine (cleanse, hydrate, treat, moisturize and protect), that suit a wide range of skin types and that are easy to use for beginners. We avoided listing several near-identical products in one slot, and we left specialist items such as masks and the newer Pore Firming Serum to the honourable mentions or our category hubs. This list is editorial; it is not based on sales data from the brand.
Honourable mentions
- Tinted Mineral Dayscreen SPF 30: the tinted mineral sunscreen for light coverage.
- Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF50+: the easiest way to reapply SPF over makeup (Matte Sun Stick review).
- Glow Deep Serum: Rice + Alpha-Arbutin: for dark marks and uneven tone.
- Light On Serum: Centella + Vitamin C: a beginner-friendly vitamin C (Light On Serum review).
- Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel: a gentle weekly exfoliating gel (How to use the Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel).
- Red Bean Water Gel: a lightweight gel moisturizer for oily skin.
- Pore Firming Serum: Red Bean PDRN + Peptide: for the look of visible pores.
A simple routine using the top 10
| Step | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Cleanse | Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser | Radiance Cleansing Balm, then Green Plum Cleanser |
| Toner / essence | Ginseng Essence Water | Ginseng Essence Water |
| Serum | Glow Serum or Calming Barrier Serum | Revive Serum |
| Eye | none | Revive Eye Serum |
| Moisturize | Dynasty Cream (dry) or skip (oily) | Dynasty Cream |
| Protect | Relief Sun or Aqua-Fresh | none |
Want something shorter? Our budget starter kit uses just three or four products. You can also follow the Beauty of Joseon morning routine and Beauty of Joseon night routine guides, or check Is Beauty of Joseon legit? How to spot fakes before you buy and Is Beauty of Joseon cruelty-free and vegan? if that matters to you.
FAQ
What is the most popular Beauty of Joseon product?
The Relief Sun sunscreen is the product most people associate with the brand. The Glow Serum and the Dynasty Cream are among its other best-known products.
What should I buy first from Beauty of Joseon?
A sunscreen (Relief Sun SPF50+ PA++++ or Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: Rice + B5 SPF50+), a gentle cleanser and one serum suited to your main concern. Our budget starter kit walks you through it.
Are these products good for sensitive skin?
Many are gentle, but everyone reacts differently. Start with the Calming Barrier Serum: Green Tea + Panthenol and patch test each new product (How to patch test skincare).
Where can I buy Beauty of Joseon in Canada?
Our product pages link to Amazon.ca searches. Buy from reputable sellers and learn how to spot counterfeits in Is Beauty of Joseon legit? How to spot fakes.
This is an independent guide, not the official Beauty of Joseon website. Product pages link to Amazon.ca search results; as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Always patch test new products, and check Health Canada guidance on sun safety at canada.ca.