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Pretty skin The Pure Jeju Cica Soft Sun Stick
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The Pure Jeju Cica Soft Sun Stick

SPF 50+ · PA++++ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that straight-up disappear on skin. South Korea global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Stick with octinoxate/octocrylene/avobenzone + fragrance and hemp/botanicals. Elegant stick format but ingredient burden lowers safety.

CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant, but filter choice matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB — covers the whole sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
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67.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1022 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Stick with octinoxate/octocrylene/avobenzone + fragrance and hemp/botanicals. Elegant stick format but ingredient burden lowers safety.
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. 60
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 45
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 55
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
Octinoxate 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.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
Chemical
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.
No
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?

Chemical SPF 51 stick combining octinoxate, octocrylene, octisalate, bemotrizinol and avobenzone in a wax base with cica and hemp-seed oil. Octinoxate is flagged for endocrine concerns, and octocrylene is known to degrade to benzophenone over time.

Pros
  • Portable stick format for touch-ups
  • Bemotrizinol adds modern UVA support
  • Centella triterpenes and glycyrrhiza extract
  • Cannabis-seed and camellia oils
Cons
  • Octinoxate flagged for endocrine concerns
  • Octocrylene degrades to benzophenone with age
  • Contains fragrance
  • BHT used as antioxidant preservative

Who it's for: Travelers wanting a portable chemical-filter stick who don't mind older filters and tolerate fragrance.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 55 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1 ACTIVE 3
Dimethicone·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Crosspolymer (pending review)·Synthetic Wax· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Isoamyl Laurate·Octyldodecanol·Phenyl Trimethicone·Microcrystalline Wax· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Diisostearyl Malate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Propanediol·Dipropylene Glycol·Sorbitan Sesquioleate·Caprylyl Glycol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Water·Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Isopropyl Myristate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Tocopheryl Acetate·Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil·Camellia Japonica Seed Oil·Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil·Oryza Sativa Bran Oil· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. ·Butylene Glycol·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·1‚2-Hexanediol· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Glycolipids·Hydrolyzed Collagen·Betula Alba Leaf Extract·Sodium Surfactin· Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract·Salix Alba Bark Extract·Asiaticoside·Madecassic Acid·Asiatic Acid·Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract·Artemisia Capillaris Extract·Portulaca Oleracea Extract· Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Dimethicone Dimethicone
02 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
03 Crosspolymer Pending review
05 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
06 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
07 Isoamyl Laurate Isoamyl Laurate
08 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
09 Phenyl Trimethicone Phenyl Trimethicone
10 Microcrystalline Wax Microcrystalline Wax
11 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
12 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
13 Diisostearyl Malate Diisostearyl Malate
14 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
15 Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
16 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
17 Propanediol Propanediol
18 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
19 Sorbitan Sesquioleate Sorbitan Sesquioleate
20 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
21 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.
22 Water Water
24 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
25 Isopropyl Myristate Isopropyl Myristate
26 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
27 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Root Extract
28 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
29 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
30 Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Green Tea Seed Oil
31 Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Camellia Seed Oil
32 Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Apricot Kernel Oil
33 Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Rice Bran Oil
34 Bht WATCH Antioxidant preservative; trace concern.
35 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
36 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
37 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
38 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
39 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
40 Glycolipids Glycolipids
41 Hydrolyzed Collagen Hydrolyzed Collagen
44 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.
45 Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract Hinoki Leaf Extract
47 Asiaticoside Asiaticoside
48 Madecassic Acid Madecassic Acid
49 Asiatic Acid Asiatic Acid
50 Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
51 Artemisia Capillaris Extract Artemisia Capillaris Extract
53 Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
55 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract