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Mother & Daughter

Clear UV Stick SPF 50+ PA++++

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. JP Japan jp-domestic Formulation variant: jp-domestic. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Octinoxate + avobenzone with multiple essential oils (lavender, ylang, cypress, geranium); fragrance-free claim contradicted by oils.

◐ 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. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
69.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #909 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate + avobenzone with multiple essential oils (lavender, ylang, cypress, geranium); fragrance-free claim contradicted by oils.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Chemical stick layering octinoxate, avobenzone, and Parsol SLX into a silicone-wax base. The convenient format is offset by geranium, ylang-ylang, lavender, cypress, and citrus oils that stack the sensitizer load.

Pros
  • Stick format for portable reapplication
  • Avobenzone provides UVA1 coverage
  • Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate and tocopherol included
  • Dipotassium glycyrrhizate for soothing
Cons
  • Contains octinoxate, an endocrine-disruption flagged filter
  • Heavy essential oil stack including geranium, ylang-ylang, lavender
  • Citrus juices add photoallergen risk
  • Avobenzone without modern stabilizers limits photostability

Who it's for: On-the-go users prioritizing a high-SPF stick who are untroubled by older filters or aromatic essential oils.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 98
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 67
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 48
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 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
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Parsol SLX 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.
Yes
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) 45 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 4 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Isononyl Isononanoate·Dimethicone·Synthetic Wax·Triethylhexanoin· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Sucrose Polystearate· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Alumina· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate·Water·Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract·Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract·Fucus Vesiculosus Extract·Proteoglycan·Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract·Phenoxyethanol·Citric Acid·Glycine Soja Seed Extract·Soluble Collagen·Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Juice·Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice·Citrus Limon Fruit Juice·Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract· Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract·Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract· Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Butylene Glycol· Cananga Odorata Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Crataegus Monogyna Extract·Methicone·Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract·Menthanediol· Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Cyperus Rotundus Oil (pending review)
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
02 Isononyl Isononanoate Isononyl Isononanoate
03 Dimethicone Dimethicone
04 Synthetic Wax
05 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
06 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
07 Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
08 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
09 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
10 Sucrose Polystearate Sucrose Polystearate
11 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
12 Alumina Alumina
13 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
14 Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
15 Water Water
16 Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
17 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
18 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
19 Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract Edelweiss Flower/Leaf Extract
20 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract
21 Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract Peony Root Extract
22 Fucus Vesiculosus Extract Bladderwrack Extract
23 Proteoglycan
24 Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Chamomile Flower Extract
25 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
26 Citric Acid Citric Acid
27 Glycine Soja Seed Extract Soybean Seed Extract
28 Soluble Collagen
29 Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Juice Lime Juice
30 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice Orange Juice
31 Citrus Limon Fruit Juice Lemon Juice
32 Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract Artichoke Leaf Extract
33 Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
34 Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract Jujube Fruit Extract
35 Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Apple Fruit Extract
36 Pelargonium Graveolens Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
37 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
38 Cananga Odorata Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
39 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
40 Crataegus Monogyna Extract
41 Methicone Methicone
42 Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract Hawthorn Fruit Extract
43 Menthanediol Menthanediol
44 Lavandula Angustifolia Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
45 Cyperus Rotundus Oil Pending review