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Intensive Leisure 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.

Compact wax stick with DHHB, ET, Tinosorb S; fragrance added without specified allergens — moderate sensitivity risk, decent finish.

◐ 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).
79.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #369 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Compact wax stick with DHHB, ET, Tinosorb S; fragrance added without specified allergens — moderate sensitivity risk, decent finish.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

A wax-based stick combining DHHB, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bemotrizinol, and Parsol SLX in a portable touch-up format. Fragrance is added without listed individual allergens, and bisabolol contributes modest soothing.

Pros
  • Four modern UV filters covering UVA1 and broad UVB
  • Compact stick format for reapplication on the go
  • Bisabolol and tocopherol add antioxidant and soothing support
  • Alcohol-free wax base with very low water content
Cons
  • Contains fragrance not declared as allergen-free
  • Wax stick films can drag and feel occlusive on oily skin
  • Minimal hydrating actives compared with serum formats

Who it's for: Travel and outdoor users who want a portable reapplication stick with modern filters and are comfortable with added fragrance.

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. 100
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 48
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 68
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 68
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
Uvinul A Plus Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Parsol SLX 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.
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) 22 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 4 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Dibutyl Adipate·Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer·Polyethylene·Isopropyl Palmitate·Ethylhexyl Palmitate·Propylheptyl Caprylate·Silica·Synthetic Fluorphlogopite· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. ·Tocopheryl Acetate· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Ozokerite· Polysilicone-15 Parsol SLX ·Vinyl Dimethicone· Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Bisabolol· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Polyurethane-11·Triethoxycaprylylsilane·Dehydroacetic Acid· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant.
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
02 Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
03 Polyethylene Polyethylene
04 Isopropyl Palmitate Isopropyl Palmitate
05 Ethylhexyl Palmitate Ethylhexyl Palmitate
06 Propylheptyl Caprylate Propylheptyl Caprylate
07 Silica Silica
08 Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
09 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
10 Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Acetate
11 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
12 Ozokerite Ozokerite
13 Polysilicone-15 MODERN FILTER Parsol SLX
14 Vinyl Dimethicone Vinyl Dimethicone
15 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
16 Bisabolol Bisabolol
17 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.
18 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
19 Polyurethane-11
20 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
21 Dehydroacetic Acid Dehydroacetic Acid
22 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.