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Farmstay

Daily UV Protect 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.

Octocrylene/homosalate/octisalate/avobenzone stick with fragrance; waxy glide is OK but EDC octocrylene and added fragrance reduce safety/tolerance.

◐ 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).
67.8
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #980 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Octocrylene/homosalate/octisalate/avobenzone stick with fragrance; waxy glide is OK but EDC octocrylene and added fragrance reduce safety/tolerance.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A waxy chemical stick built on octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate, and avobenzone, with bemotrizinol added for stability. Added fragrance and the older filter base make this a convenience-first pick rather than a low-irritation formulation.

Pros
  • Stick format is convenient for touch-ups
  • Bemotrizinol added to stabilize avobenzone
  • Glycyrrhiza root extract offers mild soothing
  • Alcohol-free base
Cons
  • Octocrylene is a contact allergen and degrades to benzophenone
  • Homosalate raises systemic absorption concerns
  • Added fragrance increases irritation risk
  • Waxy stick base can feel heavy and pill under makeup

Who it's for: Buyers prioritizing portability and quick application who accept legacy filters and fragrance; not for sensitive skin or those avoiding octocrylene.

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. 60
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 40
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 62
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 52
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.
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.
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) 25 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 1 LEGACY FILTER 4 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Polymethyl Methacrylate·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Silica· Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. ·Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate·Dimethicone· Ethylhexyl Salicylate Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Paraffin·Polyethylene· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Microcrystalline Wax· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Euphorbia Cerifera Cera·Silica Dimethyl Silylate· Adenosine Smoothing active. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dipropylene Glycol·Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract·Water·Hydrogenated Lecithin·Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate·Methicone· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Polymethyl Methacrylate Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
02 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
03 Silica Silica
04 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
05 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
06 Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
07 Dimethicone Dimethicone
08 Ethylhexyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
09 Paraffin Paraffin
10 Polyethylene Polyethylene
11 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
12 Microcrystalline Wax Microcrystalline Wax
13 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
14 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
15 Euphorbia Cerifera Cera Candelilla Wax
16 Silica Dimethyl Silylate Silica Dimethyl Silylate
17 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
18 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
19 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
20 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) Root Extract
21 Water Water
22 Hydrogenated Lecithin Hydrogenated Lecithin
23 Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
24 Methicone Methicone
25 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.