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Biore UV Athlizm Protect Stick SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Hybrid stick uses octisalate and modern filters with menthol/menthyl lactate cooling and fragrance; ethanol low in list.

◉ 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.
73.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #644 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Hybrid stick uses octisalate and modern filters with menthol/menthyl lactate cooling and fragrance; ethanol low in list.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A hybrid stick anchored by titanium dioxide and octisalate with bemotrizinol, Uvinul T 150, Uvinul A Plus, and Mexoryl XL, then layered with menthol and menthyl lactate for a cooling finish. Alcohol sits low and fragrance is present, so it leans athletic rather than sensitive-friendly.

Pros
  • Six-filter hybrid covers UVB and long UVA at SPF 50+ PA++++
  • Stick format is precise for nose, cheekbones, and hairline
  • Menthol and menthyl lactate add a cooling sensation
  • Niacinamide included low in the formula
  • Alcohol appears low on the INCI, limiting drying
Cons
  • Menthol and menthyl lactate can sting sensitive skin
  • Contains fragrance, an irritation risk
  • Waxy stick base can feel heavier than fluid formats
  • Paraffin and polyethylene contribute to a film that may pill

Who it's for: Outdoor and sport users wanting precise touch-ups with a cooling kick, who do not have menthol or fragrance sensitivities.

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. 88
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 34 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Water·Triethylhexanoin·Paraffin·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Isononyl Isononanoate·Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Ceresin·Polyethylene· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL ·PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate·Sorbitan Isostearate·Dipropylene Glycol·Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Stearic Acid·4-T-Butylcyclohexanol·Menthyl Lactate·Aluminum Hydroxide·Silica·Menthol·Tin Oxide· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Phenoxyethanol·Disodium Edta· 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 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
03 Paraffin Paraffin
04 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
05 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
06 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
07 Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate
08 Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
09 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
10 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
11 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
12 Ceresin Ceresin
13 Polyethylene Polyethylene
14 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
15 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
16 PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
17 Sorbitan Isostearate Sorbitan Isostearate
18 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
19 Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
20 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
21 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
22 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol
23 Menthyl Lactate Menthyl Lactate
24 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
25 Silica Silica
26 Menthol Menthol
27 Tin Oxide Tin Oxide
28 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
29 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
30 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
31 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
32 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
33 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
34 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.