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Vita Clear Waterproof Sun Stick

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Contains fragrance lowering sensitivity score; otherwise modern triazine+ZnO hybrid, no oxybenzone/octinoxate. Stick texture moderate.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Combines mineral and chemical filters for balance of protection and feel. ((· 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). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
81.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #268 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Contains fragrance lowering sensitivity score; otherwise modern triazine+ZnO hybrid, no oxybenzone/octinoxate. Stick texture moderate.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Tinted hybrid stick combining ZnO with DHHB, Uvinul T 150, Parsol SLX, and Tinosorb S, plus iron oxides for tone correction. Free of drying alcohol but contains added fragrance, which is the main sensitivity drag on an otherwise modern filter set.

Pros
  • Modern hybrid filter mix: ZnO with DHHB, Uvinul T 150, Tinosorb S
  • Tinted with iron oxides — helps offset any mineral cast
  • No oxybenzone, octinoxate, or octocrylene
  • Free of drying alcohol
Cons
  • Added fragrance lowers the sensitivity profile
  • Wax-rich stick base limits cosmetic elegance
  • Very short aqueous phase — minimal skincare actives

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a tinted SPF stick with modern filters and comfortable with added 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. 96
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 60
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 72
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
Hybrid
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.
Yes
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) 29 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Polyethylene·Caprylyl Methicone·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Isopropyl Palmitate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Dibutyl Adipate·Ozokerite· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Vinyl Dimethicone· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · 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·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Water·Madecassic Acid·Asiaticoside·Asiatic Acid·1‚2-Hexanediol·Iron Oxides· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
02 Polyethylene Polyethylene
03 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
04 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
05 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
06 Isopropyl Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate
07 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
08 Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
09 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
10 Ozokerite Ozokerite
11 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
12 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
13 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
14 Vinyl Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone
15 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
16 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
17 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.
18 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
19 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
20 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
21 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
22 Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
23 Water Water
24 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
25 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
26 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
27 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
28 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
29 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.