Side-by-side comparison

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ vs CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Both sunscreens contain Zinc Oxide, but each adds something the other doesn't. Here's where they overlap and where they split.

1Shared hero active
Beauty of Joseon
SunscreenBudgetMorning only
Sun ProtectionOilinessIrritation

A portable matte sunscreen stick with mugwort and camellia for reapplication on the go. Convenient over makeup with a shine-controlling finish; stick formats can apply less evenly than fluids, so use enough.

CeraVe
SunscreenBudgetMorning only
Sun ProtectionSensitivityDamaged Barrier

A 100% mineral (zinc + titanium) face sunscreen built on CeraVe's ceramide base. Gentle and fragrance-free for sensitive or reactive skin — the trade-off is the slight white cast and thicker feel typical of all-mineral filters.

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Both contain Zinc Oxide. Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ adds Niacinamide. CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 adds Titanium Dioxide. Pick the one whose extra matches what you're treating. Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ is the better fit for oiliness and irritation; CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 for sensitive skin and a damaged barrier. Both sit in the Budget price tier.

The overlap

What they share

This hero active appears in both formulas:

Zinc Oxide
The formulation

Ingredient stacks, side by side

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ — top of the list

  • Artemisia Vulga…~30–70%
  • Diethylamino Hy…~5–25%
  • Zinc Oxide~3–10%
  • Ethylhexyl Tria…~2–6%
  • Caprylic/Capric…~1.5–4%

CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 — top of the list

  • Aqua~50–80%
  • Zinc Oxide~5–25%
  • Titanium Dioxide~3–10%
  • Glycerin~2–6%
  • Caprylic/Capric…~1.5–4%

● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.

At a glance

The specs

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
CategorySunscreenSunscreen
Price tierBudgetBudget
Best forSun Protection, Oiliness, IrritationSun Protection, Sensitivity, Damaged Barrier
Usage notesMorning onlyMorning only
Shared hero activesZinc Oxide
Questions

Common questions

Is the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ or the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 better?
It depends on what you're treating. Both contain Zinc Oxide; Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ adds Niacinamide; CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 adds Titanium Dioxide.
What's the difference between the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ and the CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30?
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+'s hero actives are Mugwort, Niacinamide and Zinc Oxide. CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30's are Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide and Ceramides.
Are the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ and CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 dupes for each other?
Partly. They share Zinc Oxide, but Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+'s Niacinamide and CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30's Titanium Dioxide aren't in the other, so they aren't full substitutes.
Can I use the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ and CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 together?
You only need one sunscreen per application. Use whichever you'll apply generously and reapply, and keep the other for a different setting if you like both.
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