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Farmstay Daily UV Protect Sun Stick
Farmstay

Daily UV Protect Sun Stick

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Octocrylene/homosalate/octisalate/avobenzone stick with fragrance; waxy glide is OK but EDC octocrylene and added fragrance reduce safety/tolerance.

◐ 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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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67.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #980 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octocrylene/homosalate/octisalate/avobenzone stick with fragrance; waxy glide is OK but EDC octocrylene and added fragrance reduce safety/tolerance.
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. 100
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 60
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 40
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. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 52
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
No
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?

A waxy chemical stick built on octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate, and avobenzone, with bemotrizinol added for stability. Added fragrance and the older filter base make this a convenience-first pick rather than a low-irritation formulation.

Pros
  • Stick format is convenient for touch-ups
  • Bemotrizinol added to stabilize avobenzone
  • Glycyrrhiza root extract offers mild soothing
  • Alcohol-free base
Cons
  • Octocrylene is a contact allergen and degrades to benzophenone
  • Homosalate raises systemic absorption concerns
  • Added fragrance increases irritation risk
  • Waxy stick base can feel heavy and pill under makeup

Who it's for: Buyers prioritizing portability and quick application who accept legacy filters and fragrance; not for sensitive skin or those avoiding octocrylene.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 25 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Polymethyl Methacrylate·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Silica· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·Dimethicone· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Paraffin·Polyethylene· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Microcrystalline Wax· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Euphorbia Cerifera Cera·Silica Dimethyl Silylate· Adenosine Smoothing active. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract·Water·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate·Methicone· 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 2026. Show in detail
01 Polymethyl Methacrylate Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
02 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
03 Silica Silica
04 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
05 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
06 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
07 Dimethicone Dimethicone
08 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
09 Paraffin Paraffin
10 Polyethylene Polyethylene
11 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
12 Microcrystalline Wax Microcrystalline Wax
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
15 Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Candelilla Wax
16 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
17 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
18 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
19 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
20 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Root Extract
21 Water Water
22 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
23 Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
24 Methicone Methicone
25 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.