Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ versus Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ .
Published on February 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, 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, oils and silicones
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ 48 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ 48 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ 48 ingredients
Water • Polyethylene • Propylheptyl Caprylate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Homosalate • Silica • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butylene Glycol • Synthetic Fluorphlogopite • Niacinamide • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Vinyl Dimethicone • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ozokerite • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract • Bambusa Vulgaris Water • Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Ceramide NP • Glycerin • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract • Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Polyurethane-11 • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Adenosine • Astaxanthin • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol
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 • 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 • 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 • Panthenol • Butylene Glycol • Propanediol • Bambusa Vulgaris Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glycerin • Methylpropanediol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Morinda Citrifolia Extract • Vigna Radiata Seed Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterIsntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaIsntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 39.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateIsntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Vinyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineIsntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate isn't fungal acne safe.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 GlycerinIsntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 43.
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 AcidIsntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 45.
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 37.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 48.
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 48.
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.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 49.
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 34.
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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ 48 ingredients
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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ 48 ingredients
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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 49 ingredients
Broke me out :(
I heard a lot of positive feedback about this product, and I was excited to try it out but sadly, like all other sunsticks, it broke me out terribly :( I do love to use it on my hands, tattoos, and shoulders while cycling...
Broke me out :(
I heard a lot of positive feedback about this product, and I was excited to try it out but sadly, like all other sunsticks, it broke me out terribly :( I do love to use it on my hands, tattoos, and shoulders while cycling or walking out in the sun all day.
8/10
I really like this sunstick, and it has really good protection. The only flaw to this is that it has makeup transfer. And I wouldn't recommend this as a makeup base, since it made my makeup peel. This sun stick is really good for no...
8/10
I really like this sunstick, and it has really good protection. The only flaw to this is that it has makeup transfer. And I wouldn't recommend this as a makeup base, since it made my makeup peel. This sun stick is really good for no makeup days. But overall, I really like this sun stick and doesn't make me breakout at all.
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ 48 ingredients
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...
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 :)
Natural looking matte skin
This worked out for me a million times better than the Beauty of Joseon Rice sunscreen (which stung my skin like crazy) HOWEVER! Here’s the thing about sun sticks… They should NOT be your primary method of...
Natural looking matte skin
This worked out for me a million times better than the Beauty of Joseon Rice sunscreen (which stung my skin like crazy) HOWEVER! Here’s the thing about sun sticks… They should NOT be your primary method of sunscreen application! With the amount of sunscreen needed for adequate protection, a sun stick is never gonna cut it alone (unless you are totally ok with having a super thick layer of the stick on your face). Keeping this in mind, I only use sun sticks as a way to lock in a more hydrating lotion type sunscreen OR for easy reapplication on the go.
The reason I love this sun stick is because it mattifies whatever I’ve already placed underneath. It’s great for areas such as my nose, eyelids, etc— that I do not want to be shiny. This looks natural on the skin unlike a makeup powder that could achieve similar mattifying results. Also, this is a chemical sunscreen formula, so it leaves zero cast on my skin.
I adore this sun stick, and I hope to see more brands release matte sun sticks in the future.
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)
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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