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Masters Icy Jelly Sun Stick
SPF 44 · PA+++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Modern filters (DHHB, EHT, BEMT, polysilicone-15) in convenient stick. Penalized for fragrance and SPF44 ceiling.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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79.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #348 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern filters (DHHB, EHT, BEMT, polysilicone-15) in convenient stick. Penalized for fragrance and SPF44 ceiling.
01 The score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Stick
Finish How it looks 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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?
Water-based jelly stick with a modern UVA/UVB filter quartet, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. Added fragrance plus menthol, eucalyptus, and lemongrass deliver a cooling effect that doubles as an irritation risk.
Pros
- Modern non-oxybenzone filter stack
- Niacinamide and adenosine actives
- Hyaluronic acid and konjac extract
- Alcohol-free jelly format
- Collagen and aloe support
Cons
- Added fragrance
- Menthol and eucalyptus essential oils
- Lemongrass extract may sting reactive skin
Who it's for: Buyers wanting a refreshing, lightweight stick with niacinamide; skip if menthol cool or added fragrance flares your skin.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 45 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 3 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Octyldodecanol·Butylene Glycol·Synthetic Wax· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate·Agar·1‚2-Hexanediol·Glyceryl Stearate Se·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide·Hydroxyacetophenone·Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide·Dimethicone· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Glyceryl Caprylate·Caprylyl Glycol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Glyceryl Stearate Citrate·Silica·Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract·Carrageenan· Adenosine Smoothing active. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Pentylene Glycol·Arginine·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate·Collagen·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract· Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Mentha Arvensis Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Cymbopogon Citratus Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Glycine·Glutamine·Erythritol·Carbomer·Cystine·Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract·Dna
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
19 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.
35 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
36 Mentha Arvensis Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
37 Cymbopogon Citratus Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
40 Glutamine
43 Cystine