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Belif

UV Protector Aqua Bomb Cooling 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.

Stick with citrus peel oil + multiple fragrance allergens (limonene, citral, geraniol, linalool, citronellol) — high irritation/photosensitization risk.

◐ 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).
74.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #631 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Stick with citrus peel oil + multiple fragrance allergens (limonene, citral, geraniol, linalool, citronellol) — high irritation/photosensitization risk.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A cooling-stick format running a modern UVA quartet of Mexoryl XL, bemotrizinol, Uvinul A Plus, and octisalate. The carrier blends in citrus peel and geranium oils plus five disclosed fragrance allergens, which raises sensitivity risk.

Pros
  • Modern UVA filter quartet including Mexoryl XL and bemotrizinol
  • Portable stick format with PA++++
  • Niacinamide for skin support
  • Sodium hyaluronate and herbal waters for hydration
  • Free of drying alcohol
Cons
  • Citrus peel and geranium oils carry photoirritation risk
  • Five disclosed fragrance allergens (limonene, citral, geraniol, linalool, citronellol)
  • Stick wax base may drag on freshly cleansed skin
  • Not suited to highly reactive or fragrance-allergic skin

Who it's for: Travelers who want a stick with modern UVA filters and tolerate essential-oil aromatics; not for fragrance-allergic or highly reactive skin.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 100
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 88
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 35
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 58
02 Composition · key UV filters 4 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
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) 41 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 10 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Water· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Synthetic Wax·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Hexyl Laurate·Cetyl Palmitate·Caprylyl Methicone· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL ·Dipropylene Glycol· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·1‚2-Hexanediol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate·Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Polyglyceryl-4 Pentaoleate·Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate·Polyhydroxystearic Acid·Xanthan Gum·Disteardimonium Hectorite·Propylene Carbonate·Betaine· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water·Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water·Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Water·Butylene Glycol·Sodium Gluconate· Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Rosa Canina Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Citronellol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Geraniol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Linalool Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Citral Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
03 Synthetic Wax
04 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
05 Hexyl Laurate Hexyl Laurate
06 Cetyl Palmitate Cetyl Palmitate
07 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
08 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
09 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
10 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
11 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
12 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
13 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
14 Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
15 Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
16 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
17 Polyglyceryl-4 Pentaoleate
18 Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
19 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
20 Xanthan Gum Xanthan Gum
21 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
22 Propylene Carbonate Propylene Carbonate
23 Betaine Betaine
24 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
25 Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water Lemon Balm Water
26 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water Rosemary Leaf Water
27 Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Water
28 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
29 Sodium Gluconate Sodium Gluconate
30 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
31 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
32 Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
33 Rosa Canina Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
34 Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract Noni Fruit Extract
35 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
36 Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
37 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
38 Citronellol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
39 Geraniol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
40 Linalool NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
41 Citral NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.