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KidStick SPF 40
SPF 40 Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Mineral stick with shea, petrolatum and silicone film; waxy finish limits elegance but very low irritation potential.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
Where to buy it
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Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1038 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral stick with shea, petrolatum and silicone film; waxy finish limits elegance but very low irritation potential.
01 The score breakdown
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks 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' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?
A mineral stick with 8.1% titanium dioxide and 6% zinc oxide in a petrolatum-shea-silicone base. Occlusive finish suits face spots and lips, but feels waxy and limits broad-face use.
Pros
- 14% combined mineral filters in a stick format
- Petrolatum and shea butter for occlusive coverage
- Fragrance-free and ethanol-free
- Antioxidants: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tocopherol
Cons
- Waxy, heavy finish limits cosmetic elegance
- SPF 40 lower than many face-stick options
- Stick format best for targeted touch-ups, not full coverage
Who it's for: Spot-application use on noses, cheekbones and lips for kids and adults wanting an occlusive mineral stick.
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 20 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Actives: Titanium Dioxide 8.1% / Zinc Oxide 6.0% Polyethylene (pending review)·Dimethicone· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Petrolatum·Butyrospermum Parkii Butter·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Methyl Dihydroabietate·Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer·Octyldodecanol·Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Behenyl Olivate·Aluminum Hydroxide·Stearic Acid·Sorbitan Sesquioleate·Glyceryl Isostearate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Citric Acid·Benzylidene Dimethoxydimethylindanone
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Actives: Titanium Dioxide 8.1% / Zinc Oxide 6.0% Polyethylene Pending review
09 Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer