If you don’t like how shiny SPF makes your skin look, Kady’s mattifying find is for you
We love it when a celebrity shares a handy beauty tip with us, and this week, former Love Island star Kady McDermott may have just made summer SPF applying 100x more pleasant for those of us who struggle with oily, shiny or sweaty skin.
Kady just took to her socials to share her love for K-beauty brand Beauty of Joseon’s Matte Sun Stick SPF50, writing that it’s been a ‘game-changer’ for her morning skincare regime. She explains: “I’m already a huge BOJ [Beauty of Joseon] skincare fan. I love their SPF products, they are 10/10, but this was the first time using their matte sun stick and WOW it is a game changer for putting underneath make-up.
“It stops any shine or your skin getting oily/sweaty. Perfect for days on holiday when you want to put make-up on or if you have an oily complexion. In the day on holiday I don’t normally wear make-up but when I go to a beach club and want to look a little bit more glam, this is perfect for keeping your make-up in tact.”
So if you’re after fuss-free sun protection that doesn’t mess with your make-up, the Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick is about to become your new summer skin saviour. Developed in collaboration with cosmetic chemists, this chic little SPF50+ stick packs a serious punch when it comes to sun care.
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It’s suitable for all skin types, even those of us battling midday shine or reactive skin. Its secret is a clever cocktail of mugwort (rich in vitamins A and C) to calm and cool, and silica powder to banish excess oil. The result is a silky matte finish that genuinely feels like nothing on the skin. No greasy aftermath, no dreaded SPF pilling– just a smooth, protected base.
Though the mattifying effects are ideal for those of us with shiny skin, its mess-free stick formula is also what really sets it apart from other SPFs on the market. The sleek, twist-up format makes on-the-go top-ups easy– no more digging around for a leaky bottle or reapplying with messy hands. Pop it on in the morning, then glide it back on before lunch without disturbing your base. Office desk, gym bag, beach tote, it fits them all.
You can pick up the Matte Sun Stick for £12.50 instead of £15.50 today. However, if you’re looking for other SPF suggestions, you can see all of the top tinted mineral sunscreens our head of beauty Zoe has tried and loved here. Her go-to is Merit Beauty The Uniform Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF50, shop it for £34.
Zoe says: “I love it, and I never thought I’d say that about an SPF. I went a shade darker in the tint than I normally would in a foundation, and it gave me both the look of instant bronzing drops and a lightweight foundation. I felt like my skin looked healthier and smoother, and even my patches of pigmentation were covered.”