CE
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
SPF 50+ Tone-up Brightening veil from mineral & tone-up formulas; evens skin tone. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Wax/paraffin-heavy mineral stick; BHT included. Functional but limited elegance for facial daily use.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. 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).
66.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1072 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Wax/paraffin-heavy mineral stick; BHT included. Functional but limited elegance for facial daily use.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Mineral stick (TiO2 6% with ZnO) on a paraffin-and-wax base for targeted application. The format limits all-over elegance, and BHT sits late in the list as an antioxidant some shoppers prefer to avoid.
Pros
- Mineral-only broad-spectrum filters in a portable stick
- Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane coats filters for even dispersion
- Tocopheryl acetate adds antioxidant support
Cons
- Wax and paraffin base feels occlusive on facial skin
- Contains BHT, a synthetic antioxidant some shoppers avoid
- Stick format leaves uneven coverage on broad areas
Who it's for: For someone wanting a fragrance-free mineral stick for ears, scalp parts, and nose touch-ups beside a primary daily lotion.
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.
Mineral
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.
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) 17 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 1
Titanium Dioxide 6.0%, Zinc Oxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Aluminum Hydroxide·Beeswax· Bht Antioxidant preservative; trace concern. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Cetyl Alcohol·Dimethicone·Euphorbia Cerifera Cera·Isostearic Acid·Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate·Ozokerite·Paraffin·Polyethylene·Stearic Acid·Tocopheryl Acetate·Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Titanium Dioxide 6.0%, Zinc Oxide MINERAL FILTER Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer.