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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 versus Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ .

Published on August 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Buy Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50

Starts at $30.00
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Buy Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++

Starts at $18.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Exfoliators (2)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

Learn more about Glycerin

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 43.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.

This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.

Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.

According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.

Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.

Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.

Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.

Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.

Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.

Learn more about Corallina Officinalis Extract

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract.

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12. Aloe is known to be anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, healing, and protect against UV rays.

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.

Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.

It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.

Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.

Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.

Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.

Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.

Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Hyaluronic Acid

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract.

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Liked

Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.

Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.

Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties. It can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.

The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. It has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.

Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root Extract

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.

Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. The ferulic acid may help with skin brightening and help soothe the skin.

Antioxidants may help with anti-aging due to its ability to neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells and DNA.

While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.

One thing to note is the presence of tannins. Tannins are naturally found in nature. This compound may be skin-sensitizing.

Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

Learn more about Propanediol

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 40.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 27.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

48% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
13% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
27% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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COOLA Refreshing Water Hydration Stick Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 31 ingredients

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Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ 48 ingredients

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No Scent (3) Heavy (2) Drying (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) Irritating (1)
SkincareSimba's avatar

SkincareSimba

2 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

I apply the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics sunscreen on my entire face and once that one gets absorbed I apply this one on the...

I apply the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics sunscreen on my entire face and once that one gets absorbed I apply this one on the nose, forehead, and chin to reduce the shine/glow on those areas but leave the glow on the cheeks.

I think this combination is gold for me, specially for summer when I want a nice glow without looking oily :)

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elinstrandh

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

Was promising but did not work out. Broke me out and made the skin around my nose burn at first use (from a previous dermatitis issue)

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