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CICA Skin Guard UV Stick Balm / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 30g / Light/Dry

CICA スキンガードUVスティック バーム / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 本体 / 30g / さらさら
SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Fragrance + limonene + 4-MBC + octinoxate + octocrylene stack — high irritation and endocrine concern despite CICA actives.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
60.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1330 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance + limonene + 4-MBC + octinoxate + octocrylene stack — high irritation and endocrine concern despite CICA actives.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Stick balm pairing five chemical UV filters (octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, avobenzone, bemotrizinol) plus 4-methylbenzylidene camphor with a cica complex and layered hyaluronic acid. Trade-off is broad coverage against multiple endocrine and irritation flags from the filter blend, fragrance, and limonene.

Pros
  • Five UV filters span UVB and UVA, including modern bemotrizinol
  • Centella asiatica complex with madecassoside and asiaticoside
  • Layered hyaluronic acid and beta-glucan for surface hydration
  • Portable stick format suits targeted reapplication
  • Octocrylene supports avobenzone photostability
Cons
  • 4-methylbenzylidene camphor flagged for endocrine concern
  • Octinoxate plus octocrylene stack carries cumulative irritation risk
  • Fragrance and limonene present
  • Waxy stick base can pill over silicone primers

Who it's for: Buyers wanting heavy filter coverage in a portable stick and willing to accept older organic filters and fragrance for the cica and hydration story.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 60
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 38
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 58
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 35
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Stick
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 53 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 13
Dimethicone·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate·Synthetic Wax·Ozokerite·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Hexyl Laurate·Isoamyl Laurate· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Ceresin·4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor·Pleuropterus Multiflorus Callus Culture Extract·Saccharomyces/Poria Cocos Sclerotium Ferment Extract·Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract·Dunaliella Salina Extract· Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Centella Asiatica Leaf Water Centella — calming, repair. · Madecassoside Centella — calming, repair. ·Asiaticoside·クロイゲ葉エキス (pending review)·Horse Fat·Beta-glucan· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Hydrolyzed Mucopolysaccharides· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Caprylyl Glycol·Tropolone· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Butylene Glycol·Polymethyl Methacrylate·Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer·Aqua·Propanediol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Benzyl Glycol·Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Laureth-1 Phosphate·Sodium Hydroxide· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Phenoxyethanol· Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Dimethicone Dimethicone
02 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
03 Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
04 Synthetic Wax
05 Ozokerite Ozokerite
06 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
07 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
08 Hexyl Laurate Hexyl Laurate
09 Isoamyl Laurate Isoamyl Laurate
10 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
11 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
12 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Ceresin Ceresin
15 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
16 Pleuropterus Multiflorus Callus Culture Extract
17 Saccharomyces/Poria Cocos Sclerotium Ferment Extract
18 Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract Giant Kelp Extract
19 Dunaliella Salina Extract Dunaliella Salina Extract
20 Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
21 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
22 Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
23 Centella Asiatica Leaf Water ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
24 Madecassoside ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
25 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
26 クロイゲ葉エキス Pending review
27 Horse Fat Horse Oil
28 Beta-glucan Beta-Glucan
29 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
30 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
31 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
32 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
33 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
34 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
35 Hydrolyzed Mucopolysaccharides Hydrolyzed Mucopolysaccharides
36 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
37 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
38 Tropolone Tropolone
39 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
40 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
41 Polymethyl Methacrylate Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
42 Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
43 Aqua Water
44 Propanediol Propanediol
45 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
46 Benzyl Glycol Benzyl Glycol
47 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer
48 Laureth-1 Phosphate Laureth-1 Phosphate
49 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
50 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
51 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
52 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
53 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.