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Air Light Sun Stick EX

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 format with octinoxate, octocrylene, octisalate plus fragrance and a long list of allergens (limonene, citronellol, geraniol, benzyl salicylate, hydroxycitronellal) — high sensitivity and EDC concerns.

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. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
63.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1225 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Stick format with octinoxate, octocrylene, octisalate plus fragrance and a long list of allergens (limonene, citronellol, geraniol, benzyl salicylate, hydroxycitronellal) — high sensitivity and EDC concerns.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Stick combining octinoxate, octocrylene, and octisalate with Uvinul A Plus and bemotrizinol in a paraffin-wax base. The heavy fragrance with ten declared EU allergens dominates the sensitivity profile and drops the overall score.

Pros
  • Multi-filter UVA coverage via Uvinul A Plus and bemotrizinol
  • Alcohol-free formula
  • Stick format aids on-the-go reapplication
  • Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate and tocopherol for antioxidant load
Cons
  • Octinoxate carries endocrine-disruption concerns
  • Fragrance plus ten declared EU allergens listed
  • Octocrylene also present in the stack
  • Wax stick can pill over silicone primers

Who it's for: Buyers untroubled by fragrance allergens who want a portable touch-up stick and accept legacy filter chemistry.

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. 70
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 30
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 65
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 70
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 40
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 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.
Octinoxate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Octisalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
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.
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.
No
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) 63 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 12 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Dimethicone·Paraffin·Triethylhexanoin·Silica· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature. · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·Phenyl Trimethicone·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Microcrystalline Wax·Euphorbia Cerifera Cera· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Dipropylene Glycol· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Water·1‚2-Hexanediol·Caprylic/Capric Glycerides·Sorbitan Sesquioleate·Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Butylene Glycol·Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil·Tocopheryl Acetate·Polygonum Aviculare Extract·Melanin·Pentylene Glycol·Alteromonas Ferment Extract·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Potassium Sorbate·Sodium Benzoate·Salix Alba Bark Extract·Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract· Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract·Portulaca Oleracea Extract· Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract·Carbomer·Phenoxyethanol·Prunella Vulgaris Extract·Fucus Vesiculosus Extract· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract·Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract·Lilium Candidum Flower Extract·Dna· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · 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. · Benzyl Salicylate 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. · Alpha-isomethyl Ionone 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. · Hydroxycitronellal 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. · 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. · Benzyl Benzoate 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. · Hexyl Cinnamal 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. · Cinnamyl Alcohol 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 Dimethicone Dimethicone
02 Paraffin Paraffin
03 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
04 Silica Silica
05 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
06 Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate LEGACY FILTER Octinoxate — endocrine-disruption literature.
07 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
08 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
09 Phenyl Trimethicone Phenyl Trimethicone
10 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
11 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
12 Microcrystalline Wax Microcrystalline Wax
13 Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Candelilla Wax
14 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
15 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
16 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
17 Water Water
18 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
20 Sorbitan Sesquioleate Sorbitan Sesquioleate
21 Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
22 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
23 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract Licorice Extract
24 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
25 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
26 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil
27 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
29 Melanin Melanin
30 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
31 Alteromonas Ferment Extract Alteromonas Ferment Extract
32 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
33 Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
34 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
35 Potassium Sorbate Potassium Sorbate
36 Sodium Benzoate Sodium Benzoate
38 Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract Hinoki Leaf Extract
39 Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
40 Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
42 Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
44 Carbomer Carbomer
45 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
47 Fucus Vesiculosus Extract Bladderwrack Extract
48 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
51 Lilium Candidum Flower Extract Madonna Lily Flower Extract
52 Dna DNA
53 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
54 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.
55 Benzyl Salicylate 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.
56 Alpha-isomethyl Ionone 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.
57 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.
58 Hydroxycitronellal 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.
59 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.
60 Benzyl Benzoate 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.
61 Hexyl Cinnamal 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.
62 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.
63 Cinnamyl Alcohol 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.