OA
Oars + Alps
Matte Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Stick with salicylic acid and homosalate; waxy matte finish trades elegance for grip. No fragrance in INCI helps sensitivity.
◐ 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).
64.1
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1192 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Stick with salicylic acid and homosalate; waxy matte finish trades elegance for grip. No fragrance in INCI helps sensitivity.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A fragrance-free chemical stick on avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene, set with silica and waxes for a matte, grippy finish. Salicylic acid adds slip but limits use on freshly exfoliated skin.
Pros
- Fragrance-free per the INCI
- Silica and behenyl behenate create a true matte finish
- Stick format suits targeted reapplication over makeup
- Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene helps stabilize avobenzone
Cons
- Salicylic acid may sting freshly exfoliated skin
- Waxy texture can feel heavy and grabby on dry skin
- Older US filter set rather than modern UVA options
Who it's for: Oily or combination skin wanting matte SPF touch-ups on the go, tolerant of salicylic acid.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
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.
Matte
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) 28 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Behenyl Behenate·Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera·Silica·Calcium Sodium Borosilicate·Undecane·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Saccharomyces Ferment·Tridecane·Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract·Salicylic Acid·Butyl Avocadate·Cladonia Stellaris Extract·Lauroyl Lysine·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Euphorbia Cerifera Cera·Ethyl Ferulate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine·Glyceryl Stearate·Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate·Polyester-8·Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
27 Polyester-8