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JUNG SAEM MOOL

BeginS Blue Chamomile Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick

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

Homosalate + octocrylene + octisalate + avobenzone with fragrance and four EU allergens (limonene, citronellol, linalool, geraniol). High irritation/endocrine concern.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· 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).
66.3
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Composite score · independent
Ranks #1074 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Homosalate + octocrylene + octisalate + avobenzone with fragrance and four EU allergens (limonene, citronellol, linalool, geraniol). High irritation/endocrine concern.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A chemical sun stick using homosalate, octocrylene, octisalate and avobenzone — an older US-style filter set. Camellia oil and chamomile soothe, but fragrance plus four EU-declared allergens significantly elevates irritation risk.

Pros
  • Travel-friendly stick format with creamy glide
  • Camellia japonica oil and chamomile extract included
  • Ectoin and amino acids in the hydration base
  • Sodium hyaluronate for moisture support
Cons
  • Older filter set with homosalate and octocrylene concerns
  • Contains fragrance plus limonene, citronellol, linalool and geraniol
  • Avobenzone needs paired stabilization, here octocrylene
  • Not suitable for sensitive or fragrance-reactive skin

Who it's for: For fragrance-tolerant buyers wanting a chamomile-themed stick and not concerned about older organic filters or EU allergens.

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. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 30
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 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
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene 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 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.
Chemical
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) 46 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 5 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 6 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Synthetic Wax·Ethylhexyl Isononanoate· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Diethylhexyl Carbonate· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Isopropyl Palmitate· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone·Diisostearyl Malate·Dimethicone·Phenethyl Benzoate· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Dimethiconol·Trisiloxane·Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Bis-behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate·Polyethylene·Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer·Camellia Japonica Seed Oil·Guaiazulene·Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Copernicia Cerifera Wax· Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract· Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Silica Dimethyl Silylate·Candelilla Wax Esters·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Water·Butylene Glycol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Ectoin· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Glycine·Arginine·Glutamic Acid· 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. · 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. · 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. · Geraniol 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 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
02 Synthetic Wax
03 Ethylhexyl Isononanoate Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
04 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
05 Diethylhexyl Carbonate Diethylhexyl Carbonate
06 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
07 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
08 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
09 Isopropyl Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate
10 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
11 Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
12 Diisostearyl Malate Diisostearyl Malate
13 Dimethicone Dimethicone
14 Phenethyl Benzoate Phenethyl Benzoate
15 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
16 Dimethiconol Dimethiconol
17 Trisiloxane Trisiloxane
18 Phenyl Propyl Trimethicone
19 Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
20 Bis-behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
21 Polyethylene Polyethylene
22 Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
23 Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Camellia Seed Oil
24 Guaiazulene Guaiazulene
25 Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Roman Chamomile Flower Extract
26 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
27 Copernicia Cerifera Wax Carnauba Wax
28 Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
29 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
30 Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
31 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
32 Candelilla Wax Esters Candelilla Wax Esters
33 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
34 Water Water
35 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
36 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
37 Ectoin Ectoin
38 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
39 Glycine Glycine
40 Arginine Arginine
41 Glutamic Acid Glutamic Acid
42 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.
43 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.
44 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.
45 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.
46 Geraniol 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.