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Matcha Cica 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.

Stick format with strong UVA filters (DHHB, EHT, BEMT) and silicone-elastomer texture; parfum and capryloyl salicylic acid moderately reduce sensitivity score.

◉ 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).
79.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #350 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Stick format with strong UVA filters (DHHB, EHT, BEMT) and silicone-elastomer texture; parfum and capryloyl salicylic acid moderately reduce sensitivity score.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Hybrid SPF 51 PA++++ stick built on modern filters (TiO2, ethylhexyl triazone, bemotrizinol, DHHB) with no homosalate or octinoxate. Centella and bisabolol skew it toward sensitive-skin positioning, though parfum and capryloyl salicylic acid remain in the formula.

Pros
  • Modern filter blend with EHT and bemotrizinol
  • Centella and bisabolol included to soothe
  • SPF 51 PA++++ in a stick format
  • Tocopherol and tocopheryl acetate for antioxidant load
  • Alcohol-free base
Cons
  • Parfum in INCI despite cica positioning
  • Capryloyl salicylic acid may sensitize
  • Wax matrix can feel heavy in heat
  • Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer as filler

Who it's for: Reapplication-focused buyers who want a modern-filter stick with cica botanicals and accept light 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. 95
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 52
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 68
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
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 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.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 42 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Caprylyl Methicone·Synthetic Wax·Isopropyl Palmitate·Dibutyl Adipate·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Coco-caprylate/Caprate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. · Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Alumina·Stearic Acid· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Diethylhexyl 2 (pending review)·6-Naphthalate (pending review)·Vinyl Dimethicone·Ozokerite·Tocopheryl Acetate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Bisabolol· Parfum Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Glyceryl Caprylate·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Chlorophyllin-copper Complex·Aqua·Butylene Glycol·1‚2-Hexanediol·Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract·Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Capryloyl Salicylic Acid· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water·4-Terpineol·Propanediol·Hydroxycinnamic Acid·Rutin
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
02 Synthetic Wax
03 Isopropyl Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate
04 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
05 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
06 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
07 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
08 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
09 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
10 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
11 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
12 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
13 Alumina Alumina
14 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
15 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
16 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
17 Diethylhexyl 2 Pending review
18 6-Naphthalate Pending review
19 Vinyl Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone
20 Ozokerite Ozokerite
21 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
22 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
23 Bisabolol Bisabolol
24 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.
25 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
26 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
27 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
28 Chlorophyllin-copper Complex Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
29 Aqua Water
30 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
31 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
32 Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract Cape Aloe Leaf Extract
33 Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Roman Chamomile Flower Extract
34 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
35 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
36 Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
37 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
38 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water Green Tea Leaf Water
39 4-Terpineol
40 Propanediol Propanediol
41 Hydroxycinnamic Acid Hydroxycinnamic Acid
42 Rutin Rutin