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Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50+

SPF 50+ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Minimal zinc stick with shea, cocoa, coconut, jojoba; very sensitive-skin friendly but coconut and waxes can feel heavy and leave white cast.

△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. ((· 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).
79.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #360 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Minimal zinc stick with shea, cocoa, coconut, jojoba; very sensitive-skin friendly but coconut and waxes can feel heavy and leave white cast.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Minimalist zinc oxide stick built on shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and jojoba, with no fragrance or ethanol. The buttery base soothes sensitive skin, but the rich plant butters and waxes can feel heavy and leave a noticeable white finish.

Pros
  • Short ingredient list focused on plant butters and oils
  • Zinc oxide only, fragrance-free, alcohol-free
  • Stick format is travel- and touch-up-friendly
  • Includes squalane and tocopherol for skin feel
Cons
  • Coconut and cocoa butter can feel occlusive on oily skin
  • Stick format tends to leave a visible white cast
  • No PA rating provided

Who it's for: Sensitive or dry-skinned users wanting a portable mineral stick for spot reapplication, particularly on ears, nose, and shoulders.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 83
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 80
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 80
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 55
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 82
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 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
Zinc Oxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Mineral
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.
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) 15 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Behenyl Behenate·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Cocos Nucifera Oil·Euphorbia Cerifera Cera·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Ricinus Communis Seed Oil·Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
02 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
03 Behenyl Behenate Behenyl Behenate
04 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
05 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
06 Cocos Nucifera Oil Coconut Oil
07 Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Candelilla Wax
08 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
09 Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera Sunflower Seed Wax
10 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
11 Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
12 Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
13 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
14 Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter Cocoa Seed Butter
15 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.