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e.l.f. Cosmetics Suntouchable Invisi-Stick SPF 50
e.l.f. Cosmetics

Suntouchable Invisi-Stick SPF 50

SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Mineral oil + classic chemical filter quartet; fragrance-free stick is elegant but octocrylene/homosalate burden lowers health.

◐ 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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
Ulta US In stock
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67.9
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #975 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral oil + classic chemical filter quartet; fragrance-free stick is elegant but octocrylene/homosalate burden lowers health.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 84
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 58
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. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 52
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
Octocrylene 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.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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
Verdict Is it worth it?

Stick-format chemical sunscreen with the avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate and octisalate quartet on a mineral oil base. Fragrance-free and alcohol-free, with bisabolol and tocopherol for skin support; the format is suited to portable face or body touch-ups.

Pros
  • Alcohol-free and fragrance-free stick format
  • Avobenzone with three supporting UV filters
  • Bisabolol and tocopherol add skin support
  • Portable touch-up format for face or body
Cons
  • Mineral oil base may not suit acne-prone skin
  • Contains octocrylene and homosalate
  • Stick format limits even application
  • No PA rating disclosed

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a portable, fragrance-free stick for sun touch-ups; less suited to acne-prone skin sensitive to mineral oil.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 22 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil·Hydroxystearic Acid·Triethylhexanoin·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide·Silica·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Polyamide-8·Silica Silylate·Oryzanol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Bisabolol·Triethoxycaprylylsilane· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Aqua·Butylene Glycol·Phenoxyethanol·Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
02 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
03 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
04 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
05 Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil Mineral Oil
06 Hydroxystearic Acid Hydroxystearic Acid
07 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
08 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
09 Silica Silica
10 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
11 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
12 Polyamide-8
13 Silica Silylate
14 Oryzanol Gamma-Oryzanol
15 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
16 Bisabolol Bisabolol
17 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
18 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
19 Aqua Water
20 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
21 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
22 Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract Watermelon Fruit Extract