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Huxley Sun Stick Airy Touch
Huxley

Sun Stick Airy Touch

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.

Modern filter blend (DHHB, Tinosorb S, Uvinul T) and ceramides/HA support skin, but added fragrance with limonene/linalool drags sensitivity.

◐ 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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79.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #363 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern filter blend (DHHB, Tinosorb S, Uvinul T) and ceramides/HA support skin, but added fragrance with limonene/linalool drags sensitivity.
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. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 68
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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol 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.
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?

Powder-dry stick built on DHHB, Bemotrizinol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, and Polysilicone-15, with a layered hyaluronic acid cascade and ceramide NP. Added fragrance carrying limonene and linalool keeps it off the sensitive-skin shortlist.

Pros
  • Four modern photostable filters across UVA and UVB
  • Powder-finish stick format for on-the-go reapplication
  • Layered hyaluronic acid complex for hydration
  • Ceramide NP and licorice root extract for soothing
  • Alcohol-free with silica-based mattifying feel
Cons
  • Contains Fragrance with limonene and linalool
  • Wax-rich base can feel dragging on very dry skin
  • Stick application may underdeliver versus measured doses

Who it's for: Anyone wanting a portable powder-finish stick with modern filters, comfortable with light fragrance and an oil-leaning base.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 46 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 15
Isopropyl Myristate·Synthetic Wax·Dibutyl Adipate·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Silica·Caprylyl Methicone· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Microcrystalline Wax· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil· Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Caprylyl Glycol·Glyceryl Caprylate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Butylene Glycol·Water·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate·Hydrogenated Lecithin· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · 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. · 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.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Isopropyl Myristate Isopropyl Myristate
02 Synthetic Wax
03 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
04 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
05 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
06 Silica Silica
07 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
08 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
09 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
10 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
11 Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
12 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
13 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
14 Microcrystalline Wax Microcrystalline Wax
15 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
16 Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil Prickly Pear Seed Oil
17 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Root Extract
18 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
19 Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract Gromwell Root Extract
20 Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
21 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
22 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
23 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
24 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
25 Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
26 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
27 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
28 Potassium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
29 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
30 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
31 Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
32 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
33 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
34 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
35 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
36 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
37 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
38 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
39 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
40 Water Water
41 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
42 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
43 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
44 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.
45 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.
46 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.