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Abib

Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Fragrance-free silicone stick with avobenzone stabilized by octocrylene; homosalate load and waxy texture limit elegance, no EDC-flag filters absent.

◐ 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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
72.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #715 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free silicone stick with avobenzone stabilized by octocrylene; homosalate load and waxy texture limit elegance, no EDC-flag filters absent.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Fragrance-free chemical stick with avobenzone stabilized by octocrylene, plus homosalate and octisalate in a silicone-wax base. SPF 50+ PA++++ comes without any newer UVA-depth filters in the lineup.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free
  • Alcohol-free
  • Avobenzone for UVA1 coverage
  • Octocrylene stabilizes avobenzone
  • Camellia oil and ectoin included
Cons
  • Heavy homosalate load (EDC concern)
  • No new-gen UVA filters
  • Waxy stick format limits dose control
  • Octisalate adds older filter load

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a fragrance-free chemical stick for touch-ups who are not screening out homosalate.

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. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 68
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 58
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
Cream
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.
Yes
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) 32 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Dimethicone·Synthetic Wax· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Silica·Isoeicosane· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Isopropyl Palmitate·Diisostearyl Malate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Isononyl Isononanoate· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Phenethyl Benzoate·Diethylhexyl Carbonate·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil·Polyethylene·Bis-behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer·Camellia Japonica Seed Oil·Silica Dimethyl Silylate·Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Euphorbia Cerifera Cera·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Copernicia Cerifera Wax·Lecithin·Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Ectoin·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Dimethicone Dimethicone
02 Synthetic Wax
03 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
04 Silica Silica
05 Isoeicosane
06 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
07 Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate
08 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
09 Isopropyl Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate
10 Diisostearyl Malate Diisostearyl Malate
11 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
12 Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate
13 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
14 Phenethyl Benzoate Phenethyl Benzoate
15 Diethylhexyl Carbonate Diethylhexyl Carbonate
16 Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
17 Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
18 Polyethylene Polyethylene
19 Bis-behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
20 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
21 Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
22 Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Camellia Seed Oil
23 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
24 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer
25 Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Candelilla Wax
26 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
27 Copernicia Cerifera Wax Carnauba Wax
28 Lecithin Lecithin
29 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
30 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
31 Ectoin Ectoin
32 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables Sunflower Seed Oil Unsaponifiables