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Unseen Sunscreen Stick SPF 40 Invisible Sun Protection

SPF 40 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.

Homosalate/octocrylene-based stick; no fragrance benefits sensitivity. Invisible, silky silicone finish for on-the-go reapplication.

CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. 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).
60.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1324 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Homosalate/octocrylene-based stick; no fragrance benefits sensitivity. Invisible, silky silicone finish for on-the-go reapplication.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Silicone-and-wax stick built on avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene with meadowfoam, tocopherol, and diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate. Slips on invisibly for reapplication, with no fragrance helping sensitivity despite the older filter set.

Pros
  • Silicone-rich stick glides on invisibly with no white cast
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Pocket-friendly for makeup-safe reapplication
  • Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate boosts antioxidant load
Cons
  • 6% homosalate plus octocrylene raise endocrine-disruption concern
  • Older organic filter set with no modern UV technology
  • Stick format makes even, full-coverage application harder
  • Silicone film can interact poorly with oily skincare

Who it's for: On-the-go reapplication for combination skin that doesn't react to silicone-heavy mattifying formulas.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 48
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 60
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 82
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 50
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.
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) 21 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 6%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
02 Isododecane Isododecane
03 Octyldodecanol Octyldodecanol
04 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
05 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
06 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
07 Diisopropyl Adipate Diisopropyl Adipate
08 Silica Silica
09 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
10 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
11 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone Crosspolymer
13 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
15 Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
16 Ethylcellulose Ethylcellulose
17 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
18 Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate (Oxynex ST)
19 Himanthalia Elongata Extract Sea Spaghetti Extract
20 Meadowfoam Estolide Meadowfoam Estolide
21 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.