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UV Daily Sun Stick - 2 Types

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.

Octinoxate, octocrylene, fragrance, linalyl acetate — endocrine and allergen concerns. Stick format limits finish flexibility.

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).
67.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1019 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octinoxate, octocrylene, fragrance, linalyl acetate — endocrine and allergen concerns. Stick format limits finish flexibility.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A six-filter chemical stick pairing EU UVA filters (Uvinul A Plus, Bemotrizinol, Parsol SLX) with older octinoxate and octocrylene. The stick format suits touch-ups, but the perfumed wax base limits suitability for reactive skin.

Pros
  • Six-filter cocktail with broad UVA and UVB coverage
  • Includes modern filters Bemotrizinol and Uvinul A Plus
  • Stick format is convenient for on-the-go reapplication
  • Ceramide NP and several hyaluronic acid forms for hydration
  • Bisabolol and squalane add skin-soothing emolliency
Cons
  • Contains octinoxate, flagged for endocrine concerns
  • Added Fragrance plus linalyl acetate and synthetic musk
  • Octocrylene can degrade to benzophenone over time
  • Stick wax base feels heavier than a fluid sunscreen

Who it's for: Adults wanting a portable touch-up stick with comprehensive filter coverage who do not react to fragrance or older chemical filters.

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. 75
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 52
02 Composition · key UV filters 6 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.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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.
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) 53 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 14
Water·Butylene Glycol·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Synthetic Wax· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·1‚2-Hexanediol· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Dibutyl Adipate·Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Vinyl Dimethicone·Magnesium Sulfate·Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·Bisabolol·Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate·Stearalkonium Hectorite·Propylene Carbonate·Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract· Squalane Plant emollient; skin-mimicking. ·Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil·Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract·Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Hydrogenated Lecithin· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Glyceryl Stearate·Dipropylene Glycol·Ubiquinone· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Potassium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Pentylene Glycol· Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Linalyl Acetate·Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
03 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
05 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
06 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
07 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
08 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
09 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
10 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
11 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
12 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
13 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
14 Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
15 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
16 Vinyl Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone
17 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
18 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
19 Bisabolol Bisabolol
20 Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
21 Stearalkonium Hectorite Stearalkonium Hectorite
22 Propylene Carbonate Propylene Carbonate
23 Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Neem Leaf Extract
24 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
25 Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract Neem Flower Extract
26 Squalane ACTIVE Plant emollient; skin-mimicking.
27 Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil Safflower Seed Oil
29 Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract Astragalus Root Extract
30 Ceramide Np ACTIVE Skin-barrier lipid.
31 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
32 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
33 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
34 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
35 Ubiquinone Coenzyme Q10
36 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
37 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
38 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
39 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
40 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
41 Potassium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
42 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
43 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
44 Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
45 Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract Gromwell Root Extract
47 Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
48 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
49 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
50 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
51 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
52 Linalyl Acetate Linalyl Acetate
53 Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes (Iso E Super)