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Airy-Light Invisible 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.

All-modern filters (DHHB, EHT, BEMT), no octinoxate, no fragrance/allergens, panthenol and bisabolol soothing. Strong all-rounder.

◐ 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).
88.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #50 of 1558 in the current catalogue. All-modern filters (DHHB, EHT, BEMT), no octinoxate, no fragrance/allergens, panthenol and bisabolol soothing. Strong all-rounder.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A Korean stick built on the modern trio of DHHB, Uvinul T 150, and Bemotrizinol — no octinoxate, no fragrance, no alcohol. Bisabolol, allantoin, niacinamide, and panthenol layer in gentle skincare support, making it a strong all-around option.

Pros
  • All-modern filter trio (DHHB, EHT, BEMT) with no octinoxate
  • PA++++ rating signals high UVA depth
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free per the INCI
  • Bisabolol, allantoin, and panthenol calm and soothe
  • Matte finish suits oily and combination skin
Cons
  • Wax-based stick can drag over very dry or textured skin
  • Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer can flatten skin texture
  • Stick format needs more layering for even coverage

Who it's for: A buyer who wants a modern, low-irritation stick with no octinoxate, fragrance, or alcohol for daily reapplication.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 99
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 78
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. 80
02 Composition · key UV filters 3 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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Bemotrizinol 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.
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) 30 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 6
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·Synthetic Wax·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Ozokerite·Tocopheryl Acetate·Silica·Vinyl Dimethicone·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite·Propylheptyl Caprylate· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Ceresin·Bisabolol·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Caprylyl Glycol·Disteardimonium Hectorite· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Triethyl Citrate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Water· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Allantoin Soothing; barrier-supportive. ·Zinc PCA· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·1‚2-Hexanediol· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
02 Synthetic Wax
03 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
04 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
05 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
06 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
07 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
08 Ozokerite Ozokerite
09 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
10 Silica Silica
11 Vinyl Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone
12 Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
13 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
14 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
15 Ceresin Ceresin
16 Bisabolol Bisabolol
17 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
18 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
19 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
20 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
21 Triethyl Citrate Triethyl Citrate
22 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
23 Water Water
24 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
25 Allantoin ACTIVE Soothing; barrier-supportive.
26 Zinc PCA
27 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
28 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
29 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
30 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water Aloe Vera Leaf Water