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e.l.f. Cosmetics

Suntouchable Invisi-Stick SPF 50

SPF 50+ 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.

Mineral oil + classic chemical filter quartet; fragrance-free stick is elegant but octocrylene/homosalate burden lowers health.

◐ 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).
67.9
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #975 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral oil + classic chemical filter quartet; fragrance-free stick is elegant but octocrylene/homosalate burden lowers health.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Stick-format chemical sunscreen with the avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate and octisalate quartet on a mineral oil base. Fragrance-free and alcohol-free, with bisabolol and tocopherol for skin support; the format is suited to portable face or body touch-ups.

Pros
  • Alcohol-free and fragrance-free stick format
  • Avobenzone with three supporting UV filters
  • Bisabolol and tocopherol add skin support
  • Portable touch-up format for face or body
Cons
  • Mineral oil base may not suit acne-prone skin
  • Contains octocrylene and homosalate
  • Stick format limits even application
  • No PA rating disclosed

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a portable, fragrance-free stick for sun touch-ups; less suited to acne-prone skin sensitive to mineral oil.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 84
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 58
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 52
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
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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) 22 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. · Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil·Hydroxystearic Acid·Triethylhexanoin·Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide·Silica·C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Polyamide-8·Silica Silylate·Oryzanol· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Bisabolol·Triethoxycaprylylsilane· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Aqua·Butylene Glycol·Phenoxyethanol·Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
02 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
03 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
04 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
05 Paraffinum Liquidum Mineral Oil Mineral Oil
06 Hydroxystearic Acid Hydroxystearic Acid
07 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
08 Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
09 Silica Silica
10 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
11 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
12 Polyamide-8
13 Silica Silylate
14 Oryzanol Gamma-Oryzanol
15 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
16 Bisabolol Bisabolol
17 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
18 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
19 Aqua Water
20 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
21 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
22 Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract Watermelon Fruit Extract