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Beauty of Joseon
Matte Sun Stick
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Fragrance-free stick with DHHB, BEMT, EHT, polysilicone-15. Matte finish with silica is makeup-friendly; clean profile overall.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
89.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #44 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free stick with DHHB, BEMT, EHT, polysilicone-15. Matte finish with silica is makeup-friendly; clean profile overall.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Anhydrous stick built on DHHB, bemotrizinol, EHT, and Parsol SLX, with silica, boron nitride, and MMA beads driving a genuine matte finish. Fragrance- and alcohol-free with a polished slip across makeup.
Pros
- Modern photostable filter quartet for broad-spectrum coverage
- Matte finish from silica, boron nitride, and MMA beads
- Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
- Stick format reapplies cleanly over makeup
- Camellia, jojoba, and aloe extracts in the base
Cons
- Stick application makes dose-per-area harder to control
- Wax-heavy texture can feel dragging on dry skin
Who it's for: Oily or combination skin wanting a matte, makeup-friendly SPF stick for portable midday reapplication.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Stick
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Matte
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 48 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
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 Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Boron Nitride· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Microcrystalline Wax· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Vinyl Dimethicone·Camellia Japonica Seed Oil·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Curcuma Longa Root Extract·Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract·Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract·Corallina Officinalis Extract·Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract· Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil·Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract·Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract·Amber Powder·Water·Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil·1‚2-Hexanediol·Artemisia Capillaris Extract·Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil· Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Butylene Glycol·Propanediol·Bambusa Vulgaris Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Methylpropanediol· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Morinda Citrifolia Extract·Vigna Radiata Seed Extract· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
10 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
11 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
12 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
20 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
26 Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
30 Amber Powder