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JUNG SAEM MOOL

Sun Sual Ice 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.

Chemical stick with EHT, DHHB, BEMT (modern filters). Fragrance and propylene carbonate dock sensitivity slightly; no homosalate/octinoxate.

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).
84.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #174 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Chemical stick with EHT, DHHB, BEMT (modern filters). Fragrance and propylene carbonate dock sensitivity slightly; no homosalate/octinoxate.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

Stick-format Korean chemical with EHT, DHHB, and bemotrizinol — no homosalate, octocrylene, or octinoxate. Niacinamide, panthenol, and glacier water cushion the formula, though fragrance and propylene carbonate drag sensitivity tolerance.

Pros
  • Modern three-filter stack (EHT, DHHB, BEMT) without homosalate or octocrylene
  • Niacinamide, panthenol, and adenosine for soothing support
  • Stick format that travels and reapplies cleanly over makeup
  • Alcohol-free base with tocopherol and ascorbyl palmitate antioxidants
Cons
  • Contains fragrance, which may irritate sensitive skin
  • Propylene carbonate adds a slight sensitivity penalty
  • Stick wax matrix can feel heavier than cream textures

Who it's for: Buyers wanting a modern-filter stick for touch-ups and willing to overlook 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. 58
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 76
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 78
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.
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) 51 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 3 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 2 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 8
Silica·Water·Dibutyl Adipate· Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter. · Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate·Synthetic Wax·Dicaprylyl Ether·Dipropylene Glycol· Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable. ·Ceresin·Ozokerite·Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone·C18-21 Alkane· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Oryza Sativa Bran Wax·Stearyl Heptanoate·Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate·Magnesium Sulfate·Coco-caprylate/Caprate·Propanediol·Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil·Hydrogenated Palm Oil·Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate·Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Portulaca Oleracea Extract· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Butylene Glycol·Glyceryl Caprylate·Acrylates Copolymer· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Polyglycerin-6 Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate·Stearalkonium Hectorite·Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables· Adenosine Smoothing active. ·Propylene Carbonate· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Ascorbyl Palmitate·Coffea Arabica Seed Extract· Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Ascorbic Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Silica Silica
02 Water Water
03 Dibutyl Adipate Dibutyl Adipate
04 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate MODERN FILTER Uvinul A Plus — modern photostable UVA filter.
05 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
06 Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
08 Dicaprylyl Ether Dicaprylyl Ether
09 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
10 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
11 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine MODERN FILTER Tinosorb S — broad-spectrum, very photostable.
12 Ceresin Ceresin
13 Ozokerite Ozokerite
14 Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
15 C18-21 Alkane C18-21 Alkane
16 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
17 Oryza Sativa Bran Wax Rice Bran Wax
18 Stearyl Heptanoate Stearyl Heptanoate
19 Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
20 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
21 Coco-caprylate/Caprate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
22 Propanediol Propanediol
23 Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
24 Hydrogenated Palm Oil Hydrogenated Palm Oil
25 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
26 Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
27 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.
28 Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
29 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
31 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
32 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
33 Glyceryl Caprylate Glyceryl Caprylate
34 Acrylates Copolymer Acrylates Copolymer
35 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
36 Polyglycerin-6 ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
37 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
38 Stearalkonium Hectorite Stearalkonium Hectorite
40 Adenosine ACTIVE Smoothing active.
41 Propylene Carbonate Propylene Carbonate
42 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
43 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
44 Ascorbyl Palmitate Ascorbyl Palmitate
45 Coffea Arabica Seed Extract Coffee Seed Extract
46 Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
47 Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
49 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
50 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
51 Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)