At first I had doubts if the sunstick would really be matte, but I can confirm: it is true. As it is not so easy to apply it evenly on your face, I usually cream my face with the Beauty of Joseon relief sunscreen and I take the matte sunstick with me to reapply the layers during the day, so I am having a strong basis, but at the end of the day my skin does not become overfilled with a creamy feeling.