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CLEAR SUN STICK / SPF50+ / PA++++ / 20g ( 0.70oz.)

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.

Contains octinoxate (endocrine concern) plus modern filters, with fragrance. Clear stick format gives elegant invisible finish.

◐ 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).
73.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #665 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Contains octinoxate (endocrine concern) plus modern filters, with fragrance. Clear stick format gives elegant invisible finish.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A clear Japanese stick combining modern filters (Bemotrizinol, DHHB, Parsol SLX) with octinoxate, octocrylene, and octisalate. Fragrance and octinoxate temper its sensitivity and health-safety scores.

Pros
  • Modern UVA filters BEMT, DHHB, and Parsol SLX
  • Clear stick format leaves no white cast
  • Bisabolol, tocopherol, and glutathione antioxidants
  • SPF50+ with PA++++ UVA rating
Cons
  • Contains fragrance
  • Includes octinoxate, a dated UVB filter
  • Wax stick base may feel heavy on oily skin

Who it's for: A buyer who wants a portable clear stick with a Japanese-market modern-filter mix and is fine with octinoxate and fragrance.

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. 75
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 58
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX 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) 26 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Octyldodecanol·Isononyl Isononanoate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer·Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Bisabolol·Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract·Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract·Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate·Succinum·Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract· Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Curcuma Longa Root Extract·Corallina Officinalis Extract·Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil·Glutathione· 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 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
02 Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate
03 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
04 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
05 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
06 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
07 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
08 Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
09 Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
10 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
11 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
12 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
13 Bisabolol Bisabolol
14 Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Neem Leaf Extract
15 Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Neem Flower Extract
16 Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract
17 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
18 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
19 Succinum
20 Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract Eggplant Fruit Extract
21 Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
22 Curcuma Longa Root Extract Turmeric Root Extract
23 Corallina Officinalis Extract Coralline Algae Extract
24 Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Moringa Seed Oil
25 Glutathione Glutathione
26 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.