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  Madeca Derma Shield Vital Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+

SPF 50+
Our score 78.3 / 100

Fragrant oils and listed allergens undermine the fragrance-free claim. Silicones, esters and powders support glide despite waxes; wear is untested, with no specific health harm established.

Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Sensitive & baby fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. United States
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.
Yes
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
Where to buy it
Ulta US In stock
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78.3
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1522 of 1759 in the current catalogue. Fragrant oils and listed allergens undermine the fragrance-free claim. Silicones, esters and powders support glide despite waxes; wear is untested, with no specific health harm established.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 85
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 85
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 90
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Homosalate 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.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 53 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 8 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Synthetic Wax·Diethylhexyl Carbonate·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Ethylhexyl Isononanoate·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Diisostearyl Malate·Dimethicone·Phenethyl Benzoate·Dimethiconol·Trisiloxane·Isopropyl Palmitate·Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Bis-behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate·Polyethylene·Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer·Camellia Japonica Seed Oil·Silica Dimethyl Silylate·Candelilla Wax Esters·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer· 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. ·Copernicia Cerifera Wax· Citronellol 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. · Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Geraniol 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. ·Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate·Asiaticoside·Madecassic Acid· Linalool 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. · Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Red 28 Lake·Blue 1 Lake·Asiatic Acid·Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Water·Cholesterol·Palmitic Acid·4-Terpineol·Zinc PCA·Butylene Glycol·1,2-Hexanediol· Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract·Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract· Mentha Arvensis Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Phenoxyethanol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
02 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
03 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
04 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
05 Synthetic Wax
06 Diethylhexyl Carbonate Diethylhexyl Carbonate
07 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
08 Ethylhexyl Isononanoate Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
09 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
10 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
11 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
12 Diisostearyl Malate Diisostearyl Malate
13 Dimethicone Dimethicone
14 Phenethyl Benzoate Phenethyl Benzoate
15 Dimethiconol Dimethiconol
16 Trisiloxane Trisiloxane
17 Isopropyl Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate
18 Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone
19 Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
20 Bis-behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
21 Polyethylene Polyethylene
22 Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
23 Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Camellia Seed Oil
24 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
25 Candelilla Wax Esters Candelilla Wax Esters
26 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
27 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.
28 Copernicia Cerifera Wax Carnauba Wax
29 Citronellol 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.
30 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
31 Geraniol 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.
32 Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
33 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
34 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
35 Linalool 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.
36 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
37 Red 28 Lake
38 Blue 1 Lake
39 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
40 Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
41 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
42 Water Water
43 Cholesterol Cholesterol
44 Palmitic Acid Palmitic Acid
45 4-Terpineol
46 Zinc PCA
47 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
48 1,2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
49 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.
50 Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract Lowbush Blueberry Fruit Extract
51 Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
52 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.
53 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol