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MizuMi UV Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
MizuMi

UV Airy Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens out your skin tone. Thailand global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Stick format with octocrylene/homosalate and BHT; ethyl menthane carboxamide may irritate. Convenient reapply, smooth finish, fragrance-free.

◉ HYB Hybrid filters Hybrid filters — Mineral + chemical filters together for the best of both. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. 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).
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76.9
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #490 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Stick format with octocrylene/homosalate and BHT; ethyl menthane carboxamide may irritate. Convenient reapply, smooth finish, fragrance-free.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 72
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 60
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 62
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 filters resolved
UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Homosalate 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.
Titanium Dioxide Mineral Physical filter — sits on skin and reflects UV. Reef-safer.
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.
Hybrid
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Stick
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 hybrid stick combining octocrylene and homosalate with modern DHHB, bemotrizinol, and titanium dioxide for broad coverage. Fragrance-free, alcohol-free, but BHT and the cooling agent ethyl menthane carboxamide can sting on already-sensitized skin.

Pros
  • Hybrid mix of legacy and modern UV filters
  • Fragrance-free and free of drying alcohol
  • DHHB and bemotrizinol for UVA depth
  • Bisabolol for soothing input
  • Camellia and rosehip oil emollients
Cons
  • Cooling agent ethyl menthane carboxamide can sting
  • BHT is a known sensitizer for some skin
  • Octocrylene degrades to benzophenone byproducts over time
  • Stick format limits cosmetic finish for full-face use

Who it's for: Touch-up users who want a fragrance-free hybrid stick and tolerate cooling agents and legacy filters mixed with modern ones.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 27 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1
Isononyl Isononanoate· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Synthetic Wax·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Dimethicone·Silica· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Lauryl Laurate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Ozokerite·Bisabolol·Water·Propylene Glycol·Butylene Glycol· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. · Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil· Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Alteromonas Ferment Extract·Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract·Aluminum Hydroxide·Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide·Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate
02 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
03 Synthetic Wax
04 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
05 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
08 Dimethicone Dimethicone
09 Silica Silica
10 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
11 Lauryl Laurate Lauryl Laurate
12 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
13 Ozokerite Ozokerite
14 Bisabolol Bisabolol
15 Water Water
16 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
17 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
18 Titanium Dioxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.
19 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
20 Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil Tea Seed Oil
21 Rosa Canina Fruit Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
22 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
23 Alteromonas Ferment Extract Alteromonas Ferment Extract
24 Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
25 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
26 Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide
27 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane