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Kids SPF 50 Face Stick
SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Stick avoids alcohol but still fragranced; homosalate 10% endocrine concern. Waxy finish drags on skin and disrupts makeup.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
52.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1495 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Stick avoids alcohol but still fragranced; homosalate 10% endocrine concern. Waxy finish drags on skin and disrupts makeup.
Verdict Should you buy it?
An anhydrous kids face stick with avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate and octocrylene on an octyldodecanol and triglyceride base, with dibutyl glutamide gelling and added fragrance. Alcohol-free, but waxy drag and fragrance limit its appeal for very sensitive faces.
Pros
- Alcohol-free anhydrous base
- Glutamide gelators give a cushioned, non-greasy push
- Tocopheryl acetate antioxidant included
- Stick format good for noses, ears and shoulders
Cons
- Added fragrance in a product marketed for kids' faces
- Homosalate 10% with three other organic filters
- Stick drag and waxy feel can disturb skin and makeup
- Hard to lay down an even, sufficient layer
Who it's for: Caregivers wanting an alcohol-free chemical stick for kids' targeted touch-ups who do not need a fragrance-free formula.
01 Score breakdown
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.
No
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) 10 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Homosalate 10.0, Octocrylene 10.0, Octisalate 5.0, Avobenzone 3.0 Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Octyldodecanol·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide· Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Tocopheryl Acetate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Pongamol
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Homosalate 10.0, Octocrylene 10.0, Octisalate 5.0, Avobenzone 3.0 LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
07 Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
09 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.