What is Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick SPF 50?

A mattifying sunscreen stick with SPF 50 and PA++++ protection, formulated with chemical UV filters, mugwort, and chamelia for on-the-go sun protection and reapplication over makeup.

Is Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 worth it?

The gurus are split. 9 of the 14 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 3 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 73%.

What is Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick SPF 50's Guru Score?

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 holds a Guru Score of 73%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 14 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

Who is Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 best for?

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick SPF 50 is generally suited to oily skin.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick SPF 50: a Guru Score of 73%

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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Lab Muffin Beauty Science

863k subs

~Mixed

"Glow by Ramon released this sunscreen stick with Beauty of Joseon around the time of my original video. [...] He mentioned that he tweaked the formula to get more payout, and my testing does show that. This was actually the first stick where I managed to hit the labeled SPF, but to get there, it took about 1 and 1/2 minutes of swiping it on my face."

Dr. Daniel Sugai

722k subs

~Yay

"I just started using this sunscreen this year. One of my favorite hydrating sunscreens. [...] I like the texture of this one. For those who have dry, dehydrated skin, this is a little thicker texture, but still very lightweight, but not watery. [...] It goes on like a thicker cream, but it just blends in so well. If you have dry, dehydrated skin, it's going to trap in all that moisture."

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"I have been using the beauty of Josan U mat stick mug Ward plus chamia recently um for my neck"

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"This one's been really nice though. It has a kind of a grain tint, has silica, so if you have oily skin it helps pick up the excess oil and it rubs in really nice. So this has been a nice portable sunstick if you don't want the white cast."

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"A lot of sun sticks we talk about in the US have a white cast, this one you can reapply without any white cast. It has cooling ingredients, antioxidants, it's soothing, goes on with a matte finish. It's a [...] great stick, very portable. I've taken this on my trips, I brought it to Mexico and it's just easy to apply a stick sunscreen to your skin because if your hands are dirty, say I'm playing golf, I don't want to use my dirty hands to apply a cream on my face, the stick is reliable."

Kelly Driscoll

90k subs

~Yay

"I also carry the Beauty of Joseon matte sun stick, the same one you saw me with last summer, and I am on another one this summer. I like to use it on the tops of my hands especially, and on any exposed areas that need more sunscreen like my legs."

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"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, right, I mean 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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"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 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."

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"They recently released the matte sun stick which I gave a rave review. I think it's a fantastic product."

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"I actually just got a fresh stick. I'm really excited to pop this one in my purse. You have seen me recommend actually using this for the tops of your hands when you're driving. I absolutely love this because you don't think about your hands a lot when it comes to sunscreen, but when you're driving right on top of the steering wheel, the UV's coming into the windows, and it is hitting the tops of your hands."

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Dr. Aleksandra Brown

151k subs

~Yay

"This is the SPF 50 plus PA++++. It is a super smooth glide sunstick. It controls that shine without feeling waxy or heavy and my face wasn't sticky. Like my hair didn't stick to my face afterwards like some of the US sunscreens do to me. It does apply really evenly with the matte finish. And it's perfect over makeup. You can wear it on bare skin too, but I really did wear it over top of makeup because I would often go to work and then after work we would have like a quick golf meet."

No BS Beauty

89k subs

~Nay

"I don't have the stick version because I hated that one. I'm just pretend like it didn't happen but it worked well for a lot of people so whatever."

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"The matte Sun Stick, this is clumpy, thick, does not apply very easily, uh does not reapply very nicely over products. I wish I had better news for you but some people really like this product. Their other sunscreens are hits for the most part but the sun stick, yeah, I'm trying to finish it up but 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 hated that one. I'm just pretend like it didn't happen but it worked well for a lot of people so whatever."

Liah Yoo

1.19M subs

~Yay

"But this product is the only one that I can comfortably apply on my face because it doesn't give me that like lip baliness 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 beautiful kind of powdery finish but it's very comfortable on your skin. I've been really enjoying this."

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"This is a really great mattifying primer that you can layer underneath your makeup. It's made with chemical UV filters, and it literally blurs out your pores. You wouldn't need a primer if you apply this. It's definitely going to be a staple in summer for me. I would be traveling with this everywhere, I would apply this from head to toe."

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CYoung

95k subs

~Nay

"It's made for oily skin, it's their [...] matte sunstick, and you can't really feel it on your skin, but if you have dry skin [...] it feels like you're rubbing hard soap on your face. You can use the sunstick for touchups, like at the mountain, [...] but I don't think a sunstick can replace a classic sunscreen. It's easy to carry around and the packaging is kind of cute with no scent, but I don't think it's worth it."

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"I bought this because it was all over TikTok and tested it against other brands with fellow makeup artists, and this was the number one pick for everybody, it's easy to apply and quick. It feels like a solid soap though, which isn't a good point for oily skin because it can feel too oily. It's easy and you'll want to reapply it, especially on the body."

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"The Beauty of Joseon sunstick is for oily skin, but for me it was so hard, like soap, that my face turned red when I applied it. A lot of people say it pills, and that's because it's too hard to rub in. It barely has any scent, it's the most matte of the three, it feels like something is there right after applying but a few minutes later you can barely feel it. You may like the matte finish if you have oily skin, but I don't recommend it because it's too hard to apply. This is my least favorite."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

~Yay

"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. Now 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, like you don't need blotting sheets anymore, you just swipe this on. It has mugwort and chamelia, both of those are great antioxidants."

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AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

~Nay

"Of all the sun sticks I've tried, the Beauty of Joseon has to be the absolute worst for gliding properties."

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"I finished the Beauty of Joseon matte sunstick. It's not my favorite, but I keep it in my bag for evening reapplications, when there's not a lot of sun and I just want to be smart about it."

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"Of all the sun sticks I've tried, the Beauty of Joseon has to be the absolute worst for gliding properties."

Tea with MD

115k subs

~Yay

"Two of my favorite sunscreen sticks are the Beauty of Joseon matte sun stick, which I've talked about before and I'll link to the video here where I talk about it in the past."

Dr Dray

2.69M subs

~Yay

"Avobenzone, which is excellent for UVA protection, and it has Octinoxate and Avobenzone T150. There's no white cast with this. It has Centella, which is anti-inflammatory, turmeric root extract also is anti-inflammatory, hyaluronic acid and glycerin are hydrating, and panthenol is very moisturizing. [...] These sunscreen sticks are kind of handy for using as an SPF lip balm. I ended up using this one up as my SPF lip balm, using it a lot on my lips."

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"Eighteen dollars for 0.63 ounces versus the sun relief rice plus probiotics eighteen dollars for 1.69 ounces so while the stick is great, [...] I don't think it's something I would repurchase. I don't really use sticks that often and it's more expensive than a similar product with more reliable protection that I genuinely like a lot more."

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Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.73M subs

~Mixed

"So you do need a lot more of this to get the coverage that you need. I think it's a great adjunct if you're an athlete, you're on the go, you're running, [...] but you need to do a lot more swipes than you actually think you need in order to get the right coverage. Nice product, just don't be fooled by it. You need a lot more. [...] More is more applies to this type of sunscreen stick."

Hyram

4.34M subs

~Yay

"I would definitely recommend the Beauty of Joseon Sun Stick. I swear by that one. It is such a good one to be able to touch up your sunscreen throughout the day. In my opinion, it's the best sun stick out there. I was kind of a sun stick hater before I discovered that product."

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"This one has come in clutch so many different times when I am taking a break from skincare or intentionally doing a skin fast just because it's so easy to apply on your skin. You literally swipe, within 10 seconds, you're done. You're good. There's no mess. You can do it on the go. And one of the things I love about this one is that it is mattifying as well."

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"I cannot describe how much I love this formula and how mind blown I was when I first used it. I've used so many sunsticks over the years and never really fell in love with them, but then I started using this one and I could not be more impressed by how easily this glides onto the skin while making you look mattified. If you have oily skin, you absolutely have to try this one out because it's basically like a sunscreen powder and blotting paper in one."

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"But [...] this product is magic in a stick. [...] The first reason is that it's a Korean sunscreen which uses Korean sunscreen filters which are not yet permitted in sunscreen products in the USA but are so much better than anything we have here because it doesn't create a white cast on the skin at all, which means if you have a darker skin tone, a deeper complexion, this product is great for you."

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"I seriously love this product, it's the Beauty of Joseon SPF 50 sunscreen stick. I remember the first time I used this, when I swiped it on my skin I was like, what sorcery and magic have gone into this product, because there's no greasiness, there's no shininess, absolutely no white cast. It's so easy to just swipe it, super quick, and continue on your merry way. And best of all, it's super affordable."

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"I've always loved and recommended the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick SPF 50. That's a great one that makes it really easy to apply as you're out and about on the go."

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"This stick sunscreen the Beauty of Joseon SPF 50 sunscreen I've been talking about this one non-stop lately because it truly like just completely revolutionized the sunscreen reapplication game. [...] You don't have to use your fingers at all, [...] you just roll it up right here, glide it across your face and there's literally no white cast. [...] I discovered this product about two weeks ago and I've been using it every day [...] because it's so freaking good."

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"This one 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."

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"The Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick SPF 50. This one is incredible because it's so easy to just swipe on your skin to give you that additional protection throughout the day. And it's mattifying, so you don't have to worry about your skin looking extra greasy. The really gross shininess and greasiness that's unfortunately common with a lot of American sunscreens. You don't have to worry about this one. And of course, it has zero white cast or gray cast."

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"If you want to touch up throughout the day, I always recommend the Beauty of Joseon SPF 50 sun stick. I personally love using this one because it's a great way of easily reapplying your sunscreen without having to worry about looking greasy or shiny. It adds a nice mattifying effect for all you oily skin babes out there. And it makes it super easy to routinely touch up your sunscreen throughout the day."

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"Beauty of Joseon SPF 50 stick sunscreen, y'all already know this one it's one of my absolute favorites and while I don't really use this one as like my core sunscreen I more so prefer to use this one as a touch-up sunscreen."

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"I love the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick SPF 50."

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"This product has officially blown my mind because not only does it effectively apply sunscreen on your face, it has literally zero white cast. [...] Also it mattifies the skin. Do you know how hard it is to find a sunscreen that mattifies the skin? It's like impossible. I found maybe three sunscreens that actually effectively keep the skin really matte. [...] I will be purchasing this for the rest of my life. I [...] found it. This [...] is an incredible one. I highly recommend it."

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"If I were to shout out my favorites the Beauty of Joseon SPF 50 sunscreen or the SPF 50 sun stick I have talked about those in so many different videos"

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"It is so good the first time I used it I was like is this real how is this even a thing because it's such a fantastic formula. [...] I'm absolutely obsessed. This is an $18 sunscreen stick that I would definitely say can work for any skin type but people with oily skin would specifically really enjoy because not only does it have great ingredients like green tea oil turmeric and a ton of vegetable extracts, the reason I fell in love with this product is because of the finish on the skin."

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"As someone with oily skin who like every other human being on the planet struggles with sunscreen reapplication, I immediately fell in love with this product when I first used it because when you swipe it on your face it delivers this blurring mattifying effect that I truly have never seen with any other sunscreen on the market. With any other SPF product at some level you are going to get that glowy, that little bit of stickiness with some of them, even some white cast."

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"It went mega viral like a year ago, maybe two years ago, and I was a little bit late to the game. [...] Typically I'm not a fan of sunsticks. I feel like a lot of times they can make your skin look way more greasy and aren't necessarily like the most pleasant looking once you apply them. They feel really heavy. But when I tried this one, I was immediately blown away because of how lightweight and mattifying it is."

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"This is the stick sunscreen that I have been absolutely obsessed with. I love the sunscreen so much [...] 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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"I love me a good stick sunscreen formula like I am obsessed with the Beauty of Joseon SPF stick you guys have seen me talk about it so many times."

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"My personal favorite one to use is the Beauty of Joseon matte sunstick SPF 50. If you're someone who has oily skin, you will love this one because it does an amazing job of mattifying the skin while simultaneously protecting it all without a white cast or gray cast that works on any skin tone. It really is like an incredible formula."

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Dr. Jenny Liu

323k subs

~Yay

"It also contains silica powder that helps to 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, so 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."