Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 Versus Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++

Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 Versus Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++ Detailed comparison of Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 versus Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF 50 PA++++. This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~97% of UVB at SPF 30. This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50. Water C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol Corn Starch Modified Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Ethylhexyl Triazone Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer 1,2-Hexanediol Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Silica Decyl Glucoside Glycolic Acid Boron Nitride Salicylic Acid Tocopheryl Acetate Propylene Glycol Xanthan Gum Sodium Hydroxide Polysorbate 60 Sorbitan Isostearate Ectoin Mannitol Xylitol Rhamnose Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract Fructooligosaccharides Propyl Gallate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Tocopherol Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract Parfum Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Corn Starch Modified, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Silica, Decyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid, Boron Nitride, Salicylic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ectoin, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Propyl Gallate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Parfum Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Synthetic Wax Dibutyl Adipate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Isopropyl Palmitate Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Trimethicone Ethylhexyl Palmitate Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Butyloctyl Salicylate Microcrystalline Wax Polysilicone-15 Vinyldimethicone 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 Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil 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 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, Vinyldimethicone, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives This ingredient is better known as bemotrizinol or Tinosorb S and is one of the best broad-spectrum UV filters in modern sunscreen. It works by absorbing UV light across a whole range (280-400 nm) with peaks around 310 nm (UVB) and 340-345 nm (UVA). This means it covers UVB plus the deeper UVA wavelengths that drive photoaging and pigmentation. Another pro? It's exceptionally photostable, barely degrades in sunlight, and acts as a "bodyguard" for less stable filters. That's why you'll see it paired with avobenzone or octinoxate; this team up ensures they keep working through sun exposure. Safety reviews have been reassuring across the board. This ingredient shows low absorption through the skin, rarely irritates, and lab studies found it doesn't act like a hormone in the body (a concern that's been raised about some older sunscreen filters). On maximum concentrations: In 2026, the US F.D.A finally added it as an OTC sunscreen ingredient at concentrations up to 6% for adults / children 6 months and older Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products. This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm). DHHB is well-liked for: DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes. This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids. Ethylhexyl Triazone (aka Octyl Triazone) is an oil-soluble organic UVB filter. It has peak absorption around 314 nm, right in the middle of the UVB range. This ingredient is described as one of the most effective UVB filters available and small concentrations are enough to deliver a high SPF thanks to its strong UV absorbing power. Formulators love it for its stability; its ability to filter UV stays practically unchanged even under intense radiation and it can also help boost the photostability of less stable filters like avobenzone. It's also a great pick for water resistant products because it's insoluble in water and has a good affinity for keratin. Because it's a big, heavy molecule, the European Scientific Committee has found to to have very low dermal penetration and negative results for allergenicity. In vitro testing also showed a low absorption rate and clean results on irritation. Typical use levels are 1-5% with 5% being the maximum in