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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ PA++++
SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Exceptional
4.5 / 5.0
Safety
Caution
3.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
Exceptionally formulated, non-fragranced chemical sun stick with top-tier modern filters and elegant matte texture, but the heavy use of Isopropyl Palmitate makes this a risky choice for clog-prone or very sensitive skin. Efficacy is high because it uses S Tier filters (Uvinul A Plus, Tinosorb S, Uvinul T 150, Polysilicone-15) in a strongly film-forming, water‑resistant base, delivering true broad‑spectrum SPF50+ / PA++++ protection with good reapplication usability, plus B–A Tier supporting soothing/antioxidant botanicals and humectants. The score is pulled back from “clinical optimal” because UV filters are oil-phase only (no strong humectant base), the hydrating/soothing extracts sit lower in the INCI, and there are no dedicated barrier lipids like ceramides—this is primarily a protection and sebum-control vehicle, not a barrier-repair or hydrating sunscreen.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineEthylhexyl Triazone
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerVinyl DimethiconeCamellia Japonica Seed OilWaterAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilHyaluronic AcidGlycerin
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Methyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerSynthetic WaxDibutyl AdipateCoco-Caprylate/CaprateCaprylyl MethiconeCaprylyl TrimethiconeSilicaBoron NitrideButyloctyl SalicylateMicrocrystalline WaxPolysilicone-15Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/SebacateAmber Powder1,2-HexanediolCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractPropanediolButylene GlycolMethylpropanediol
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractMelia Azadirachta Bark ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractSolanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit ExtractArtemisia Capillaris ExtractBambusa Vulgaris ExtractMorinda Citrifolia ExtractVigna Radiata Seed Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Isopropyl PalmitateEthylhexyl PalmitateMoringa Oleifera Seed OilCamellia Sinensis Seed OilEthylhexylglycerin
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