Side-by-side comparison

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ vs COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+

Both are sunscreens built on the same key actives: Niacinamide and Zinc Oxide. That makes them genuine alternatives, so price, texture and the supporting ingredients decide it.

2Shared hero actives

Beauty of Joseon

Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+

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.

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COSRX

Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+

SunscreenBudgetMorning only

Sun ProtectionDrynessSensitivity

A chemical-mineral hybrid daily sunscreen with aloe for soothing. Lightweight and hydrating with minimal cast; a budget K-beauty staple, though high-SPF chemical filters mean diligent reapplication is still needed.

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The verdict

Which should you choose?

Both formulas lean on Niacinamide and Zinc Oxide, so for the ingredients doing the work they're close alternatives. Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ is the better fit for oiliness and irritation; COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ for dryness and sensitive skin. Both sit in the Budget price tier.

The overlap

What they share

These hero actives appear in both formulas:

NiacinamideZinc 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%

COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ — top of the list

Aloe Barbadensi…~50–80%
Aqua~5–25%
Ethylhexyl Meth…~3–10%
Zinc Oxide~2–6%
Glycerin~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+	COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+
Category	Sunscreen	Sunscreen
Price tier	Budget	Budget
Best for	Sun Protection, Oiliness, Irritation	Sun Protection, Dryness, Sensitivity
Usage notes	Morning only	Morning only
Shared hero actives	Niacinamide and Zinc Oxide

Questions

Common questions

Is the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ or the COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ better?

Neither is clearly better on ingredients, since both rely on Niacinamide and Zinc Oxide. Choose on price, texture and how your skin responds to the rest of the formula.

What's the difference between the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ and the COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+?

Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+'s hero actives are Mugwort, Niacinamide and Zinc Oxide. COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+'s are Aloe Vera, Zinc Oxide and Niacinamide.

Are the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ and COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ dupes for each other?

Yes, on the ingredient that matters. Both are built around Niacinamide and Zinc Oxide, though concentrations, texture and the supporting ingredients can still differ.

Can I use the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick : Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50+ and COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50+ 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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