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California Aloe 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.

Modern filters (DHHB, EHT, BEMT) with niacinamide; added fragrance limits sensitivity score but otherwise clean.

◐ 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).
83.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #206 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Modern filters (DHHB, EHT, BEMT) with niacinamide; added fragrance limits sensitivity score but otherwise clean.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Korean stick with a fully modern filter set — Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Parsol SLX, and Bemotrizinol — in an alcohol-free wax base. Fragrance plus a dense essential oil and botanical blend lifts sensitization risk.

Pros
  • Alcohol-free
  • Modern UVA/UVB filters (no octinoxate or octocrylene)
  • Niacinamide, panthenol, and tocopherol
  • Stick format for travel and touch-ups
  • PA++++ UVA rating
Cons
  • Added fragrance
  • Eucalyptus, lavender, oregano, and lemon balm extracts
  • Dense botanical load on already-irritable skin

Who it's for: For touch-ups by users who tolerate botanicals and fragrance and want modern filters in a stick; not for highly reactive skin.

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. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 58
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 76
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 74
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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX 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.
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) 52 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 7 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 7
Water·Dibutyl Adipate·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Synthetic Wax· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Butylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Vinyl Dimethicone· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Ozokerite· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Sodium Chloride·Propanediol·Glyceryl Caprylate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract·Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract·Laminaria Japonica Extract·Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract·Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract·Coffea Arabica Seed Extract· Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate·Oryza Sativa Bran Oil· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. · Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Althaea Officinalis Root Extract·Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract·Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract·Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract·Hypericum Perforatum Extract· Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract· Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water·Copper Tripeptide-1· Adenosine Smoothing active.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
03 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
04 Synthetic Wax
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
07 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
08 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
09 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
10 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
11 Vinyl Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone
12 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
13 Ozokerite Ozokerite
14 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
15 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
16 Propanediol Propanediol
17 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
18 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
19 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
20 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
21 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
22 Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract Japanese Yam (Dioscorea Japonica) Root Extract
23 Laminaria Japonica Extract Kombu Extract
24 Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract Korean Elm Root Extract
25 Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract Manchurian Violet Flower Extract
26 Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Coffee Seed Extract
27 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
28 Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
29 Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
30 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
31 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
32 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
33 Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate
34 Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Rice Bran Oil
35 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.
36 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
37 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
38 Althaea Officinalis Root Extract Marshmallow Root Extract
39 Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Roman Chamomile Flower Extract
40 Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract Artichoke Leaf Extract
41 Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract Hibiscus Flower Extract
42 Hypericum Perforatum Extract St. John's Wort Extract
43 Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
44 Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract Lemon Balm Leaf Extract
45 Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
46 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
47 Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
48 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
49 Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
50 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water Aloe Vera Leaf Water
51 Copper Tripeptide-1 Copper Tripeptide-1
52 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.