Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick for combination skin
Artemisia Vulgaris
Camellia
Sodium Hyaluronate
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Centella Asiatica ExtractAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other sunscreens fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your combination skin, as silica helps absorb excess sebum, but it lacks potent seboregulating agents for optimal oil control.
- The formula provides excellent UV protection with diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, though it does not offer targeted ingredients for your oily shine.
- The product is safe for your combination skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Apply this sunscreen during your AM routine every single day. Make sure to reapply ⏱ every two hours if you stay outside.
- Apply this sunscreen as the very last step of your morning routine after your moisturizer. Allow your moisturizer to ⏳ sink in for a minute first.
- Smooth an even layer over your face and gently pat it into the skin without harsh rubbing. Be sure to cover all exposed areas thoroughly.
- For the best finish on your combination skin, apply the sunscreen on completely dry skin over your moisturizer. This helps control any oily shine throughout the day.
- Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes. Do a small patch test before your first full application.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 5.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this sun stick is highly favored by users with oily and combination skin for its effective sebum control and non-greasy matte finish, making it ideal for convenient reapplication. A significant number of users appreciate its smooth application and portability. Some users have noted that it can pill when applied over makeup or facial hair, and a smaller group finds it slightly drying on non-oily skin types.
Highlights
Matte finish Mostly Mentioned
- “Goes on matte and gets rid of any shine”
- “Leaves a natural matte finish”
- “Perfect for my oily T-zone”
Portable and convenient Often Mentioned
- “Perfect for on-the-go reapplication”
- “Fits in my small pouch”
- “Don't have to use my hands”
Smooth application Often Mentioned
- “Glides smoothly over skin”
- “No white cast on my dark skin”
- “Feels silky and soft”
Soothing ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin”
- “Calms redness”
- “Feels soothing on acne-prone areas”
Low transfer Sometimes Noted
- “Need 3-4 glides to get enough on”
- “Hard to estimate amount applied”
- “Feels like nothing is coming off”
Pilling over makeup Sometimes Noted
- “Pills horribly on reapplication”
- “Rolls up into little balls”
- “Clumps over my foundation”
Dragging sensation Rarely Noted
- “Tugs a bit on the skin”
- “Felt waxy and heavy”
- “Harder to glide than expected”
Residue on hair Rarely Noted
- “Collects in my eyebrows”
- “Tiny white specs on my face”
- “Clumps in facial hair”
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Questions and answers
How well does Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick work for combination skin?
This product works moderately well for your combination skin because silica helps absorb excess shine, though it lacks strong oil-controlling ingredients for optimal balance. A sunscreen for this skin type needs broad-spectrum sun protection, ingredients that control oil and hydrate without clogging pores, and soothing antioxidants to keep the skin healthy and balanced.
Which ingredients make this sun stick a good fit for combination skin?
Silica makes this sun stick a good fit for combination skin by helping absorb excess shine. However, a product of this type needs powerful oil-controlling and hydrating ingredients to properly balance combination skin.
What does Mugwort do for combination skin?
Mugwort helps calm dry and oily areas on combination skin by supporting the outer skin barrier and easing irritation. It is unlikely to feel heavy while it helps keep your skin smooth and comfortable.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2017Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024
What does Camellia do for combination skin?
Camellia helps keep combination skin feeling soft and balanced by supporting moisture without feeling heavy. It works well to nourish dry areas while keeping oilier zones calm and comfortable.
Where does this sun stick go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick goes in the morning routine as the final step after moisturizer. It works for combination skin because silica helps absorb excess shine, though a product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients for this skin.
Can I use this sun stick with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this sun stick in your morning routine after your moisturizer, keeping retinol for the evening. This product is unlikely to irritate combination skin, but to better manage oily shine, this skin type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients.
How often should I use this sun stick?
You can use this sun stick every morning as the final step of your daytime routine. It may help protect your combination skin from the sun and keep excess oil in check, though this skin type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients for a better fit.
Can this sun stick clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This sun stick is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on your combination skin because it is made without harsh ingredients, though a product of this type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
Is this sun stick fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Artemisia princeps-derived nanovesicles accelerate cell proliferation, decrease senescence-associated beta-galactosidase activity, inhibit MMP-1 activity more effectively than EGCG, and increase procollagen type I expression in human dermal cells and skin models.
Journal of Extracellular Biology, 2025Artemisia annua aqueous extract increased the itching threshold, inhibited TSLP expression, and promoted FLG mRNA expression in in vitro and in vivo models.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2024Artemisia Capillaris Thunb. extract protects human HaCaT keratinocytes from UVB-induced apoptosis and inflammation by suppressing the cGAS/STING signaling pathway.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2024Camellia oleifera Abel shell 1,3-butanediol extract decreased facial melanin levels by 59% from baseline at 6 weeks compared to a placebo group showing no effect in 30 female subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Camellia japonica oil activated the human COL1A2 promoter, induced type I procollagen synthesis, inhibited matrix metalloproteinase-1 activity, and reduced trans-epidermal water loss without inducing adverse reactions in human skin.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007Camellia japonica placenta extract treatment upregulated hair growth marker genes in human follicle dermal papilla cells in vitro and improved scalp moisture, sebum, keratin, and erythema in 42 adult female participants in vivo.
FEBS Open Bio, 2021Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Topical application of curcumin or turmeric treats various skin conditions by leveraging antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2023Topical formulations of curcumin target oxidative damage and inflammation to improve wound healing in animal models.
Drug Discovery Today, 2017A curcumin-loaded spanlastic anti-aging gel utilizing formula F5 incorporated into 2% HPMC E50 demonstrated sustained release action, compatibility, and the ability to penetrate skin layers to a depth of about 112.5 um without signs of irritation.
Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2024Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Why other sunscreens fit combination skin better
Topical application of tocopherol succinate ethosomal gel decreased erythema, melanin, and sebum levels while improving moisture content and skin elasticity in 34 human women.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
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 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 Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Jojoba Seed Oil, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Polyglyceryl Diisostearate Polyhydroxystearate Sebacate, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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