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Guava Collagen 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.

Stick with homosalate + octinoxate + octisalate plus parfum; alcohol-free, modern filters mixed in; waxy finish typical of sticks.

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).
69.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #907 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Stick with homosalate + octinoxate + octisalate plus parfum; alcohol-free, modern filters mixed in; waxy finish typical of sticks.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Wax-based SPF 51 PA++++ stick combining homosalate, octinoxate and octisalate with modern bemotrizinol and DHHB. The portable format suits reapplication, but parfum and the older chemical filters limit how gentle it can be on reactive skin.

Pros
  • Modern bemotrizinol and DHHB in the blend
  • Niacinamide and tocopherol included
  • Alcohol-free base
  • Guava and pomegranate fruit extracts
  • Portable stick format for reapplication
Cons
  • Octinoxate and homosalate are EDC and reef-flagged
  • Parfum present in INCI
  • Waxy stick feel can drag on the skin
  • May pill over silicone-based makeup

Who it's for: Travelers and outdoor users wanting a portable SPF 51 stick who don't mind older filters and added fragrance.

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. 70
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 50
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 50
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 58
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
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus 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.
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) 33 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Aqua·Synthetic Wax·Dimethicone·Propylheptyl Caprylate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Silica·Butylene Glycol·Microcrystalline Wax· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. · Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Caprylyl Glycol·Glyceryl Caprylate· Parfum Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Sorbitan Sesquioleate·Oryza Sativa Bran Water·1‚2-Hexanediol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Cyanocobalamin·Collagen·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract·Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Aqua Water
03 Dimethicone Dimethicone
04 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
05 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
06 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
07 Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
08 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
09 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
10 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
11 Silica Silica
12 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
13 Microcrystalline Wax Microcrystalline Wax
14 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
15 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
16 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
18 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
19 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
20 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
21 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
22 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
23 Parfum ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
24 Sorbitan Sesquioleate Sorbitan Sesquioleate
26 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
27 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
28 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
29 Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12
30 Collagen Collagen
31 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
32 Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract Guava Fruit Extract