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Matte Sun Stick.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick
Sunscreen

About this product

A portable sunscreen stick from Beauty of Joseon designed for easy reapplication with a matte, shine-controlling finish suited to oily skin.

Best for

Oily skin
Sunscreen

The Guru Index verdict

80%

Approved

Approved · 80%
8Reviewers
6Approved
1Mixed
1Skip
#6 in Best Sunscreen

What the gurus are saying

Gurus overwhelmingly praise this product for genuinely delivering on its matte promise, which is rare in sunscreen sticks. The consensus highlights its lightweight, invisible feel, zero white cast, and exceptional oil absorption that makes reapplication over makeup seamless. One major caveat: deeper skin tones may experience slight white cast from the powder mattifiers if not rubbed in thoroughly. One reviewer found the formula clumpy and difficult to apply, and reported poor reapplication performance, suggesting experience varies significantly by skin type and application technique.
Synthesized from 8 expert reviews

Key actives & flags

Hyaluronic acidFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Synthetic Wax, Dibutyl Adipate, Coco-Caprylate/​Caprate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Methicone, Caprylyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/​Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Boron Nitride, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Microcrystalline Wax, Polysilicone-15, Vinyl Dimethicone, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/​Polyhydroxystearate/​Sebacate

Every take, in full

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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"I don't have the stick version because I I hated that one. I'm just pretend like it didn't happen but it worked well for a lot of people so whatever."
All 2 takes from No BS Beauty
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"The Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick is clumpy, thick, and does not apply very easily. It does not reapply very nicely over products. I wish I had better news for you, but I'm trying to finish it up and it's painstaking. I just hate the thought of things going to waste."
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"I don't have the stick version because I I hated that one. I'm just pretend like it didn't happen but it worked well for a lot of people so whatever."
Approved
"This product is the only one that I can comfortably apply on my face because it doesn't give me that like lip balm feel all over my face. It actually feels like there's no shininess or glow to it because this is also made for oily skin in mind. It gives that like beautiful kind of powdery finish but it's very comfortable on your skin. So I've been really enjoying this. During the development process I was like I need it more matte and they're like you have oil soluble actives in here that are making it oilier so we took those out. There's a lot of powder mattifiers in there but if you have deeper skin those powder mattifiers can leave a white cast if you don't rub it in afterwards and part of the incentive of a sunstick is you don't have to rub it necessarily so that is something to note. It's not the most white cast free on very deep skin for those who are worried about that."
Approved
"The Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick changed my life, not even joking. Coming from someone who has used many sunscreens where I get so frustrated afterwards because my skin looks greasy, it looks shiny, white cast, heavy, pasty, when I first used this one I was like, how does my skin look better? Like it looks more balanced. It truly feels invisible. I probably over apply this because when I rub it across my skin I'm like, I genuinely can't see if it's there. It works so well. And if you're someone with oily skin you will definitely love this one. The difficult part about sunscreen comes down to reapplication and being able to just swipe swipe and go. With this product it's so easy because it really is invisible. It's crazy."
Top Pick: mattifying sunscreen
All 3 takes from Hyram
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"The Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick changed my life, not even joking. Coming from someone who has used many sunscreens where I get so frustrated afterwards because my skin looks greasy, it looks shiny, white cast, heavy, pasty, when I first used this one I was like, how does my skin look better? Like it looks more balanced. It truly feels invisible. I probably over apply this because when I rub it across my skin I'm like, I genuinely can't see if it's there. It works so well. And if you're someone with oily skin you will definitely love this one. The difficult part about sunscreen comes down to reapplication and being able to just swipe swipe and go. With this product it's so easy because it really is invisible. It's crazy."
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"The Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick I truly have no words. Not only does it effectively apply sunscreen on your face, it has literally zero white cast. It also mattifies the skin. I found maybe like three sunscreens that actually effectively keep the skin really matte, and this is one of them. I have to say I will be purchasing this for the rest of my life. I'm in a long-term relationship with this product. I highly recommend it."
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"This is the stick sunscreen that I have been absolutely obsessed with. I love this sunscreen so much. I love this one because it just instantly mattifies the skin and has literally zero white cast. It's obviously very easy to apply because it is a stick sunscreen."
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"Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick, I really like this. When it was first released I gave it a very favorable positive review, especially because I feel like there's not that many matte sunscreens on the K Beauty market. I think that this is unique in that it claims that it's matte and it actually does deliver on a matness to this, there's not really a shininess, which is great. I do also feel like this sidesteps the pitfalls that many sun sticks fall into where they can get a little waxy, they can get a little balmy and a little thick on the skin, and while that can be good it also just cannot feel cute. I really like the airiness of this, the dry touchness of this sunstick. It's a really interesting texture that feels amazing on the skin, and if you're looking for something matte, definitely this is a great one."
All 3 takes from Kelly Driscoll
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"My number nine pick is the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick. I really like it. I think what makes it unique and why it's selling so well is because it claims to be matte and it delivers on that promise. So many sunscreens are very dewy, very shiny. It's really hard to find something that doesn't have too much of a finish or is actually matte, and I think that this really does the trick. Sun sticks I like, I think they're very handy for reapplication. They're great for going over makeup."
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"Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick, I really like this. When it was first released I gave it a very favorable positive review, especially because I feel like there's not that many matte sunscreens on the K Beauty market. I think that this is unique in that it claims that it's matte and it actually does deliver on a matness to this, there's not really a shininess, which is great. I do also feel like this sidesteps the pitfalls that many sun sticks fall into where they can get a little waxy, they can get a little balmy and a little thick on the skin, and while that can be good it also just cannot feel cute. I really like the airiness of this, the dry touchness of this sunstick. It's a really interesting texture that feels amazing on the skin, and if you're looking for something matte, definitely this is a great one."
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"Beauty of Joseon recently released the Matte Sun Stick which I gave a rave review. I think it's a fantastic product."
Approved
"This right here is titled the Matte Sun Stick with mugwort and chamelia and let me say this is the most mattifying sunstick I've literally ever used. I am an oily babe, look at how this cuts down the grease on my cheeks, look at how this literally cuts down the grease on my nose. If you're dry you're going to hate this, but if you loved the Purple Protector you are going to love this. If you're oily this is like a dream come true, forget blotting sheets, you don't need blotting sheets anymore, you just swipe this on. It has mugwort and chamelia, both of those are great antioxidants. Mugwort is actually used in Korea for blemish-prone skin, and at the very best it's wonderful for blemishes and hormone balance."
Top Pick: mattifying sunstick
Approved
"The Beauty of Joseon matte sunscreen stick is really great, especially for summertime because it is matte, it's oil absorbing, and it goes on totally clear."
~Mixed
"In full transparency maine abhi tak sirf do sunscreen sticks try kari hain Beauty of Joseon and Industry Hard Vannic Acid Cream is me favorite sunscreen"
Approved
"It has chemical filters that protect against both UVA and UVB. It includes avobenzone and octinoxate, which are great UVA and UVB filters. It also contains silica powder that helps absorb sebum, creates a pore-blurring and mattifying finish. It's airy, it's lightweight, helps add photo protection while mattifying your skin at the same time. Really great for those with oily or combination skin that are seeking a light mattifying finish, helping to protect their skin at the same time while reducing that shiny greasy look. This is also fragrance and essential oil free, so suitable for those with sensitive skin as well."
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All 2 takes from Dr. Jenny Liu
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"This sunscreen stick contains chemical filters including avobenzone and octocrylene, and also contains two key ingredients including mugwort and green tea. It also has sebum control silica powder that actually helps to provide mattifying effects. This is actually by far one of the most mattifying sunscreen sticks I've used. It's really ideal for those with oily and combination skin who are seeking a sunscreen stick that's going to help with some protection but also that has a smooth velvety but mattifying finish. This stick is not going to make your skin feel heavy, greasy, or sticky in any way. Really nice again for those who want a little more sebum control and one that feels lightweight, great for those with oily and combination skin."
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"It has chemical filters that protect against both UVA and UVB. It includes avobenzone and octinoxate, which are great UVA and UVB filters. It also contains silica powder that helps absorb sebum, creates a pore-blurring and mattifying finish. It's airy, it's lightweight, helps add photo protection while mattifying your skin at the same time. Really great for those with oily or combination skin that are seeking a light mattifying finish, helping to protect their skin at the same time while reducing that shiny greasy look. This is also fragrance and essential oil free, so suitable for those with sensitive skin as well."
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