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UV Shield Sun Stick

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. KR South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Octinoxate + fragrance with limonene/linalool/citronellol/hexyl cinnamal allergen stack drags both sensitivity and health-safety; stick application is elegant.

◉ 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).
68.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #940 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + fragrance with limonene/linalool/citronellol/hexyl cinnamal allergen stack drags both sensitivity and health-safety; stick application is elegant.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A stick combining octinoxate, octisalate, DHHB, Bemotrizinol, and titanium dioxide in a silicone wax base. Fragrance contributes limonene, linalool, citronellol, and hexyl cinnamal, with chicory and cotton extracts as auxiliaries.

Pros
  • Compact stick format suits on-the-go reapplication
  • DHHB and Bemotrizinol add modern broad-spectrum coverage
  • Tocopheryl acetate provides antioxidant support
  • Silicone wax base resists slip on humid days
Cons
  • Octinoxate is flagged for endocrine and reef concerns
  • Limonene, linalool, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal are declared allergens
  • Heavily scented profile is poor fit for sensitive skin

Who it's for: Outdoor users seeking a portable touch-up stick who can tolerate fragrance allergens and legacy chemical filters.

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. 76
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 38
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 75
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Titanium Dioxide 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.
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' 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) 28 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 4 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Dimethicone·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate·Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)·Polyethylene· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Ozokerite· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Water·Aluminum Stearate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Alumina·Glyceryl Caprylate·Butylene Glycol· 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. ·Cichorium Intybus Root Extract· 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. · 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. ·Gossypium Herbaceum Extract·Phenoxyethanol· Hexyl Cinnamal 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. · Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Dimethicone Dimethicone
02 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
03 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
04 Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
05 Polyethylene Polyethylene
06 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
07 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
08 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
11 Ozokerite Ozokerite
12 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
13 Water Water
14 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
15 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
16 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.
17 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
18 Alumina Alumina
19 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
20 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
21 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.
22 Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
23 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.
24 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.
25 Gossypium Herbaceum Extract Cotton Extract
26 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
27 Hexyl Cinnamal 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 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.