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Pyunkang Yul
Airy Protection Sun Stick
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.
Fragrance-free but contains octinoxate + octocrylene — endocrine and stability concerns; ceramide/Centella complex slightly offsets sensitivity penalty.
◐ 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).
68.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #929 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free but contains octinoxate + octocrylene — endocrine and stability concerns; ceramide/Centella complex slightly offsets sensitivity penalty.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A stick combining modern DHHB and BEMT with the older octinoxate and octocrylene pair, supported by ceramide NP/NS/EOP and centella. Fragrance- and alcohol-free per INCI, but the legacy filters keep this off the cleanest-profile tier.
Pros
- Ceramide NP, NS and EOP plus cholesterol for barrier support
- Centella, green tea and Houttuynia extracts for soothing
- DHHB and BEMT modernize the UVA side of the blend
- Fragrance-free and denatured-alcohol-free per INCI
- Stick format convenient for travel and reapplication
Cons
- Octinoxate is photo-unstable and an SCCS endocrine concern
- Octocrylene generates benzophenone-3 over the product's shelf life
- Stick texture less spreadable than a fluid sunscreen
Who it's for: Barrier-focused buyers wanting a ceramide-rich Korean stick and willing to accept octinoxate and octocrylene in the filter blend.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
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) 46 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 9
Silica·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Dimethicone· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. ·Cetyl Ethylhexanoate· Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. ·Synthetic Wax·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Ceresin· 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. ·Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Microcrystalline Wax·Cyclopentasiloxane·Sorbitan Olivate·Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Caprylyl Glycol·Triethyl Citrate·Tocopheryl Acetate· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Water·1‚2-Hexanediol·Butylene Glycol· Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Brassica Campestris Sterols·Cholesterol·Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate·Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate·Hydrogenated Lecithin· Ceramide Np Skin-barrier lipid. ·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract·Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract· Centella Asiatica Extract Centella — calming, repair. ·Houttuynia Cordata Extract· Ceramide NS Skin-barrier lipid. ·Disodium Edta· Ceramide Eop Skin-barrier lipid.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
11 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
12 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.